Art After Dark
Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida (Spanish, 1863–1923), "The Beach, Valencia (Two Bathers)," before 1909, oil on cardboard, 4 7/16 x 5 7/8 in. (11.2 x 15 cm), on loan from The Hispanic Society of America, New York, NY, courtesy of The Hispanic Society of America
A New Experience Every Friday Night!
Enjoy an eclectic mix of live performances, film screenings, workshops, tours, and more!
EVERY FRIDAY, 5:30 & 7 PM
Docent-led Tours (30 min) Explore great works in the Norton’s collection led by one of the Museum’s fine docents.
EVERY FRIDAY, 6 – 9 PM
Open Studio: Art Workshops Join local teaching artists as they lead drop-in style art-making sessions. All ages and experience levels welcome. Materials included.
EVERY FRIDAY, Live Performances
Enjoy live performances every Friday including live music, dance, spoken word, and more! Check our website weekly for updates.
First Fridays of the Month, 7:30 pm / Jazz Fridays
This popular monthly series features performances by some of South Florida’s best jazz musicians!
Third Fridays of the Month, 8 pm / Artist Tour
South Florida-based artists lead informal, 30-minute gallery talks about works in the Norton’s collection and special exhibitions.
Art After Dark / Sorolla and the Sea
Friday, January 17 / 5PM-10PM
Schedule of Events
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Join a tour!
Docents discuss works in the galleries. Or substitute with specific tour themes/routes.
Pick up your tour wristband at the Reception Desk one hour before the tour.
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Open Studio
Glowing and glaze light and shadow technique inspired by Sorolla
Join Resident Teaching Artist Lymari Cuevas to Let's do a light and shadow technique with watercolor inspired by Sorolla masterpieces. Guests will explore rich watercolors and the theme of the sea.
Classroom #2
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Lecture
Amanda W. Dotseth, Ph.D., Spanish art scholar and Linda P. and William A. Custard Director of the Meadows Museum at Southern Methodist University, discusses Joaquín Sorolla’s life and one of his great artistic muses: the sea. The painter’s singular ability to capture the light of the sea fueled his remarkable popularity among American collectors during his lifetime.
Space is limited; online registration required.
Cost: Museum Admission / Members FREE
Stiller Auditorium
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Join a Tour!
Choose from a Docent tour on Sorolla and the Sea or Strike Fast, Dance Lightly: Artists on Boxing.
Pick up your tour wristband at the Reception Desk one hour before the tour.
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Music / Vivi + Friends
The Norton is pleased to welcome back Vivi + Friends. Vivian Valls, also known as ViVi, is a Miami born-and-raised vocalist and songwriter. As a recent Berklee College of Music graduate, she is bringing her talents back home with a fresh take on grooves you’re bound to know and love— from pop, R&B, to reggae and jazz. Influenced by the likes of Amy Winehouse and Beyoncé, her performance style can be described as vibrant and soulful. Alongside her band, they strive to capture the ears of their audience and make it almost impossible to sit still.
Goergen Garden
Art After Dark is made possible by the generosity of The Addison Hines Charitable Trust.
Support for the Docent Program was provided by The Donald and Linda Silpe Endowment for the Professional Development of Docents and The Marcia Mahon Education Endowment Fund.
Support for Open Studio was provided by The Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Schott Endowment for Education.