PRA Group Supports Creation of New Mural in Norfolk’s NEON District
NORFOLK, Va., Oct. 21, 2024 – PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, is proud to be the presenting sponsor of a new public art mural in Norfolk, Va. “Weatherman” was designed and painted by artist Tim Rodgers, Jr. in Norfolk’s NEON District, as part of the 9th Annual NEON Festival.
Supporting the arts is an important component of PRA Group’s philanthropic investments. Since its founding in 1996, PRA Group has contributed millions of dollars and thousands of paid volunteer hours to support more than 100 charitable causes worldwide, in support of the arts and education, health and human services, youth development, environmental sustainability, civic organizations and financial literacy.
“PRA Group’s global headquarters is in Norfolk, Va. and our company is committed to making an impact in the communities in which we live and work. We’re honored to play a role in facilitating the NEON District’s continued creative expansion by supporting this new public art mural,” said Giovanna Genard, vice president of global communications and external affairs.
The large-scale mural was painted on a 728-square-foot garage wall, located at 727 Boush Street, on the property of CBS affiliate WTKR-TV. The news-inspired artwork depicts a meteorologist, camera crew and bystanders, surrounded by vibrant imagery of the rapidly changing weather conditions in Coastal Virginia. In addition to murals and installations, artist and Newport News resident Tim Rodgers, Jr. has an impressive body of creative work that includes illustrations, sketches, paintings and photography. This new artwork sits adjacent to the 2016 mural, “757 Energy & Vibe” by Jerrod Ray.
“Weatherman” was unveiled to the public during NEON Festival on October 17 and 18. The annual festival celebrates the energy, passion and creativity in the region. The NEON District is the first official arts district in the city of Norfolk, where PRA Group’s global headquarters is located. In 2022, as part of the 7th Annual NEON Festival, PRA Group sponsored the creation of the “Gourmandizing NEON” mural, located at 745 Granby St., on the Virginia Furniture Company building. In the neighboring city of Virginia Beach, PRA Group also recently donated the funds to bring Neptune Festival’s 50th Anniversary mural to life.
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