Norfolk ARTS

05/31/2026

Join us for the 5th Annual Juneteenth Commemoration!!!! Come and join the celebration!!!

05/31/2026

Enjoy this clip of Norfolk Arts grantee, Tidewater Classical Guitar’s debut release of a new visual album series featuring guitarist Tom Clippinger, recorded and filmed at First Lutheran Church of Norfolk.

05/30/2026

The City of Alexandria Public Art Program is seeking mural artists to apply for their Mural Artist Roster for upcoming public art opportunities in Alexandria beginning in Summer 2026.

Open to muralists living in Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, the roster will serve as the primary resource for selecting artists for City-commissioned interior and exterior wall murals, ground murals, street murals, and participatory mural projects. Professional and emerging muralists 18+—especially those who collaborate with youth and communities in developing concepts and installing projects—are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 06/30
No fee to apply.

https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17148

05/30/2026

Free event today at the historic Attucks Theatre! Doors open at 3pm so that guests can visit our Gallery at the Attucks to see “Rhythm of the Stage” featuring 40 original works of art.

Save the date! “Arts at the Attucks” Free & open to the public event
When: May 30, 4pm
Norfolk Arts grantees Access Virginia and Boys Choir of Hampton Roads present “Let Every Voice Be Heard”.

05/29/2026

Free event tonight in in partnership with Norfolk Arts grantee United Jewish Federation of Tidewater: UJFT!

Join us THIS Friday, May 29 at 6:30 PM for a special Shabbat service featuring guest speaker Jason Schachter McKinney — singer, actor, composer, author of Jason Belongs, and Music Director and Cantorial Soloist at Temple Emmanuel in Winston-Salem, NC.
Through music, storytelling, and reflection, Jason will explore Jewish diversity, identity, and belonging, including an original composition woven into the worship experience.
Presented in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month in partnership with the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater.

https://mailchi.mp/ohefsholom/specialshabbatserrvice

05/29/2026

🆓Save the date!
🗓️June 20, 12pm-5pm
🎶Black Music & Art Celebration
📍Attucks Theatre, 1010 Church St. Norfolk, VA

Norfolk Arts is partnering with The Chrysler Museum of Art to bring this Free event to the historic Attucks Theatre featuring Grammy-winning rapper, wordsmith, and torchbearer for Hip-Hop culture, Mad Skillz and songwriter and co-chair of the Black Music Collective, Torae!

Enjoy live performances from Bobby BlackHat, Hot Gumbo Brass Band, Norfolk Arts grantee Shark City Drum and Dance, Leviticus Gospel Choir, and FORTRESSES.

Hear from Teens With a Purpose’s newly named Youth Poet Laureates, engage in Music & The Movement with Delegate Jackie Glass, and meet local artists selected by Nyree Dowdy of the Chrysler Museum to exhibit their work as part of our current Gallery at the Attucks exhibition, "Rhythm of the Stage". Nyree, podcaster Kayda Plus and featured artist Briana Ariel will be conversing about art and living a creative life.

Experience a behind the scenes look at today's music industry with Creatives For Virginia while being immersed by art that reflects the depth, creativity, and influence of Black culture.

❎No tickets or reservations required.

✅Invite a friend:
https://chrysler.org/event/black-music-art-celebration/

05/28/2026

The Grants Associate will provide critical administrative and technical support for our robust scholarship program, functioning as the in-house expert on the program’s online platform. We’re looking for someone with excellent administrative and customer service skills who can establish and maintain strong relationships with our stakeholders.

Competitive salary, excellent benefits.

Read more and apply: https://hamptonroadscommunity.bamboohr.com/careers

05/27/2026

Free piping and drumming lessons tonight in Norfolk, VA via Norfolk Arts grantee, Tidewater Pipes & Drums!

It’s our favorite day of the week—and our last rehearsal before Saturday’s “Pints, Pipes & Punks Fest” gig!

All are always welcome. 💙