NorfolkArts

Creates a rich, diverse, environment that reflects, celebrates & invites all to experience the arts.

Celebrating Norfolk Visual Arts Month

Mayor Kenneth Alexander has officially proclaimed October as Norfolk Visual Arts Month.For the 5th year, the month will be spent highlighting the many ways to experience visual arts every day in Norfolk. The NorfolkArts website features over 100 galleries, organizations, establishments and events bringing visual arts to the forefront in the City. It is with good reason Norfolk is the arts and cultural hub of the region.

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Neil Britton Gallery

Portraits and Self Portraits: Diane Edison


Through October

Neil Britton Gallery

Virginia Wesleyan University

5817 Wesleyan Drive

Norfolk Academy Perrel Art Gallery

Organic Symphony II: Adagio, a solo exhibition by Karen Rudd


Through October

Norfolk Academy Perrel Art Gallery

1585 Wesleyan Drive

James Wise Gallery

Here & Now, A Documentation of

Cultural Differences by Dave Chance & Echard Wheeler


Through October 5

James Wise Gallery

Norfolk State University

700 Park Avenue

The Neon Festival

October 18 - 19

The NEON Festival is coming back Thursday, October 18 and Friday, October 19, 2018! This free festival welcomes everyone to experience the NEON District through art exhibitions, local and national performances and mural tours.

Chelsea West Fest

October 6

600 Claremont Avenue

Chelsea West Fest, hosted by and benefiting Hope House Foundation, will be a full-day of celebrating what makes this region great: local crafters, talented local musicians, local beers and brews, and the unique eateries just steps away from the festival. Gates open at noon.

Riverview Village Days

October 14 & 28

Lafayette Park

Riverview Village Days Farmers’ Market is the area’s largest open-air farmers' market held twice a month, on the 2nd & 4th Sundays, with over 65-plus artists, crafters, farmers, antique & food vendors and a food truck rodeo.

56th Annual Ocean View Art Show

October 13 - 14

100 West Ocean View Avenue

Overlooking the beautiful Chesapeake Bay, the OV Art Show is always an exciting event in Norfolk. Painters, sculptors, jewelers and photographers fill Ocean View Beach Park as they spend two days enjoying the art, entertainment, food and fun that is supplied for everyone.

Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival

October 20 - 21

Stockley Gardens Park

People flock to Stockley Gardens in Norfolk's historic Ghent neighborhood to browse through jewelry, pottery, paintings, and other works of art by approximately 130 artists.

Slover Library & Maker Studio

Join Slover Library all month long for arts and crafts for the whole family. Take it a step further and explore the new Maker Studio.

Art Classes

Create Your Own

Drawing

Join the Norfolk Drawing Group at Norfolk State University on a Tuesday night for life drawing or draw monthly with the 757 Comic and Cartoon Creators at the Muse Writer's Center.

Woodworking

Learn woodworking from start to finish with Woodcraft.

Blacksmithing

Primitive Events teaches blacksmithing and provides a variety of event opportunities.

Norfolk is proud to be the arts and cultural hub of the region. Explore the many museums and galleries the Mermaid City offers:

Chrysler Museum, The Hermitage Museum & Gardens, Gallery 21, Gallery 410, Corner Gallery, Thank You Gallery, Neil Britton Gallery, WPA Architects Gallery, Kick Start Art Gallery, Gallerie Ukwensi, The Governor's School for the Arts Origin Gallery, Harbor Gallery, One Eleven Art Gallery and Studios, The Gallery at East Beach or the Baron and Ellin Gordon Galleries.


Be sure to visit Norfolk coffee shops and restaurants that also feature local art:

Zeke’s, Borjo Coffeehouse, Commune, Sanctuary, Starving Artists Café, Cafe Stella and Cure Coffeehouse.


You can further support local artisans by shopping at Selden Market.