Norfolk ARTS

06/23/2026

⚠️Call for artists to create Legacy Organ Art in Norfolk, VA!
Budget: $5,000-$10,000. No fee to apply.
Second Presbyterian Church Norfolk invites artists to create a permanent commemorative artwork incorporating components from the church’s historic Austin pipe organ.
Deadline: 08/31
The final piece should:
● Be wall-mounted, suspended, or otherwise appropriate for the designated location
● Be suitable for permanent indoor installation
● Be durable and maintainable in a public environment
● Reflect the dignity and character of a sacred space
Design Proposal Honorarium:
Selected finalists will receive a design honorarium of $1,200 upon submission of a complete concept proposal package.
The church anticipates selecting a limited number of finalists for this phase.
Questions contact:
Organ Project Task Force
Lori Crouch, [email protected] (757) 577-2503
https://norfolkarts.net/wp-content/uploads/Microsoft-Word-Request-for-Art-Proposals-3.docx.pdf

06/22/2026

Tomorrow Tuesday 06/23, 10am-1pm at MacArthur Center, Norfolk Arts grantee 757 Creative ReUse Center will be giving away these items before they move to their new location.

06/22/2026

Watch this clip via Coast Live to learn more about Norfolk Arts grantee Arts for Learning Virginia!
https://www.wtkr.com/coast-live/connecting-kids-to-the-arts-on-coast-live

Thank you so much for tuning in this morning at 9:00am! Katie and Christy represented Arts for Learning Virginia on Coast Live this morning, sharing how we connect students and communities to meaningful arts experiences across the Commonwealth. 🎭✨We are proud to see this work highlighted and celebrated. 🎨

🔗 Watch the replay here: https://www.wtkr.com/coast-live/connecting-kids-to-the-arts-on-coast-live

06/22/2026

Submit your portfolio and propose your budget to paint an 8ft. X 8ft. mural in Charlestown, WV!
No fee to apply.
Deadline: 08/17/26
Artists should be prepared to work within a color framework, and, be able to collaborate with other artists to pull the entire alley together. More than one artist may be chosen. Portfolios and questions can be sent to [email protected]
https://www.charlestownnow.org/about-6

06/22/2026

Norfolk Arts grantee Stockley Gardens Arts Festival is seeking volunteers!

🎨 Calling All Weekend Warriors! 🎨

The Stockley Gardens Arts Festival is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Weekend Warrior Committee!

With a few of our longtime members stepping down, we’re excited to welcome new faces to help keep this beloved community event thriving.

🗓 Commitment: Just two weekends a year
• Third weekend in May
• Third weekend in October

If you love art, community, and being part of something special, this is a great way to get involved, meet new people, and make a real impact.

✨ Help us bring the festival to life—we couldn’t do it without you!
Interested? Reach out to Laura DeVore [email protected] or message us to learn more!

06/20/2026

⭐️Free today 12-5pm!
🆓Black Music & Art Celebration
📍Attucks Theatre, 1010 Church St.
❎No tickets or registration required.

Schedule of events:
🎶12 p.m.: Bobby Blackhat Band (mainstage)
🎨12:15 p.m.: Curatorial and Artist Chat with Kayda Plus, Nyree Dowdy, and Briana Ariel (The Gallery at the Attucks)
🎶12:45 p.m.: Hot Gumbo Brass Band (mainstage)
🎶1 p.m.: Welcome from the NAACP and City
Partners (mainstage)
🎶1:15 p.m.: Shark City Drumline (mainstage)
🎨1:15 p.m.: Music & the Movement with Del. Jackie Glass (The Gallery at the Attucks)
🎶2 p.m.: Leviticus Gospel Choir (mainstage)
🎨2:15 p.m.: Creatives for Virginia Intro to Music Industry (The Gallery at the Attucks)
🎶3 p.m. Black Music Collective's Torae & Grammy Winner MadSkillz in conversation on Black music and Hip Hop
🎶4 p.m. FORTRESSES Band

Visit our Gallery at the Attucks during free events through 10/16/26 to see our current exhibition “Rhythm of the Stage” featuring 25 artists with a connection to Hampton Roads.
Featured artists:
🔹Asiko-Oluwa Aderin .oluwa
🔹Briana Ariel
🔹David Freeman .freeman
🔹Denise Henock
🔹Destiny Williams
🔹Diana Chappell@757photographyandvideo
🔹Donald Wilson
🔹Freddy Malenda
🔹Holly Panzera
🔹Jaida Garrison .art
🔹Jay Brown
🔹Jazzmyn Ellis@surreally_real
🔹Jeanne Goodman
🔹Jean Peacock
🔹Ka-Son Reeves
🔹Kayla Barnes
🔹Mark Harmon
🔹Ralph Thomas .r
🔹Savannah Kerrick
🔹Sherri Thompson
🔹Sindy Jessup
🔹Taylor Ventus
🔹Theresa Brown
🔹Vanessa McKinnon
🔹Zenoba Harris

Learn more about the artists: https://norfolkarts.net/rhythm-of-the-stage-at-the-gallery-at-the-attucks/

06/20/2026

Instagram: .r
📍Campostella Road & Berkley Avenue
Ralph Thomas spent 20yrs in the U.S. Navy and is a self-taught Norfolk, VA based artist. Thomas was raised in the heart of Durham North Carolina's Southside, where his love for painting first sparked with a childhood paint-by-numbers set. "That joy turned into a lifelong God gifted talent for me to tell stories, preserve memories and give a voice to stories that are often overlooked. My art is rooted in folk tradition, but it is also deeply personal. I work primarily in oil, blending other materials like acrylic, pastel, and moss to add life to my paintings."

06/20/2026

Featured Artist: Nai Turner
Instagram:
📍E. Indian River Road & Clifton Street
Nai Turner, Owner of Sideline Images, is an Artist whose humble, soft-spoken demeanor is a stark contrast to the unabashed art statements she presents to the world. A self-taught painter who classifies her style as a hybrid of realism, pop, and street art, she began painting in 2016 following a stint in the army. The craft that served as a coping mechanism for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), has helped Turner connect with her thoughts on what is happening in the world, sharing it by way of creative expression in her work. 🔗Learn more: https://naiturner.com

06/20/2026

Beacon Light Civic League/Berkley
Created by emerging artists within the Berkley Community. Located on E. Berkley Ave. and S. Main St.

06/20/2026

Janell Johnson
Instagram: .llenaj
📍E. Indian River Rd. near Mahone Ave.
"My work celebrates human expression and emotion, those fleeting, powerful moments where personality shines through. Using vibrant color and bold portraits, I capture everything from warmth to defiance. Each hue is chosen to evoke mood and energy, reflecting the intensity of human experience. I incorporate mixed media to explore identity and cultural symbolism. These elements add depth and texture, serving as modern markers of individuality. My portraits aren't just visual, they're emotional encounters that connect viewer and subject. Through the fusion of traditional portraiture and contemporary flair, I reflect a world that is bold, chaotic, and alive with contradiction. My goal is to freeze emotion in time and invite viewers to see a piece of themselves in every expression."