1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (560+ words) From bestselling historians and political authors to children's storytelling workshops, August offers plenty for readers and writers across Norfolk. The school holidays bring a strong family focus this month, with creative activities at Dragon Hall, the Summer Reading Challenge continuing…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (323+ words) Six traffic signal boxes throughout downtown Norfolk have been wrapped with original artwork by local artists. The vinyl-wrapped boxes are part of a street-level art initiative by the Downtown Norfolk Council to celebrate local creativity and improve pedestrians’ experience, according…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (713+ words) Stevens emerged from that class with a picture of a beautiful, brightly colored sea turtle. At that moment, she fell deeply in love with art. Decades later, Stevens has combined her work as an award-winning gallery artist with teaching classes…...

3+ mon, 21+ hour ago   (119+ words) The county's community spirit is once again in the spotlight with the return of a popular photo competition. Run by the Norfolk Community Foundation, the annual competition invites charities and... Run by the Norfolk Community Foundation, the annual competition invites…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (301+ words) Note:The above coverage aired on April 8, 2026 (Virginia MOCA ribbon-cutting for the new Virginia Beach location). VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is presenting a retrospective exhibition honoring artist and educator Suzanne Stevens until October 11, with…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (411+ words) NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Between the pandemic and ongoing construction, some business owners in the NEON District of Norfolk have experienced a tough couple of years. Construction project prompts Cardinal Skate Shop to close in Norfolk’s NEON District But some upcoming…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1215+ words) Julia Noyes (left) poses with Lonn Atwood and his first and second place winning paintings. Julia Noyes displays her paintings of the state Capitol and her famous abstract paintings. Scribner-born artist Julia Noyes has been surrounded by art her whole…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (249+ words) NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Joy for all! A free art event is this Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Colley Community Center in Norfolk from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., according to an Instagram post. This creative event is a fun place for children of…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (336+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — An exhibit under construction at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture will tell the stories of immigrants who helped shape Virginia. Museum researchers and curators traveled Virginia to interview participants for "We The People: The World in…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (268+ words) NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Hampton Roads artists can submit their artwork for display on utility boxes in Downtown Norfolk. The program offers stipends of $500 for art at four specified locations and $750 for two compatible pieces at one location. The Downtown Norfolk…...