Norfolk’s first official arts district, NEON (New Energy of Norfolk), is home to long-time cultural institutions like the Chrysler Museum of Art and Harrison Opera House as well as studio-based ventures like d’Art Center and the Rutter Family Art Foundation, all providing artists a place to make, create and show. Within a few short blocks you can see a muralist at work, take in an improv comedy performance at Push Comedy Theater, watch a live glass-working demonstration, shop for unique home goods, get a tattoo or dine out at an eclectic restaurant. Learn more at www.NEONNFK.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @neonnfk.
The NEON District will refresh its unique neighborhood signage system with new vinyl panels featuring local art this spring. Hampton Roads artists may submit original digital art, photography or graphic designs in print ready files for the double-sided signs with windows in which to insert vinyl artwork. Artists may submit up to 8 designs for an honorarium of up to $400 and a two-year display period.
For exact location and images click: https://ctycms.com/va-norfolk/docs/wayfinding-inserts.pdf The following opportunity is open for digital art submissions:
- Wayfinding Sign Inserts (up to $400 honorarium, $100 per selected design)
Timeline:
- Open call goes live on Friday, March 29, 2024 at 8:00am
- Open call closes Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 11:59pm
- Artists will be notified in May 2024
- Vinyl works will be installed in June 2024
No Application Fee
Artists must provide the following in the application:
- Basic contact information
- Brief description of the work
- High resolution digital files of work proposed
If selected for a project, you will be required to provide the Downtown Norfolk Council a W9 tax identification form and an artist grant application before your work is installed.