Uptown Neon was founded in 1987 by Douglas Solyan. Douglas persevered through the decline of widespread usage of neon in the sign industry and due to his commitment to the craft Uptown Neon is the last operating neon sign shop in Richmond, VA. 

Chloe Kottwitz began apprenticing under Douglas in August 2021. After his passing in February 2022 Kottwitz purchased the business in April 2023. Chloe maintains Mr. Solyan’s collection, creates commissioned work, and repairs neon signs. 

This website is still a work in progress and will soon have more insight on what neon is and the process to order custom neon pieces as well as merchandise.