Art After Dark
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 / Lunar New Year Kickoff
Friday, February 7 / 5PM-10PM
Celebrate the kickoff to tomorrow's event: Lunar New Year Community Day!
Schedule of Events
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Join a tour!
Choose from a Docent tour on Sorolla and the Sea or a Highlights of the Collection tour.
Pick up your tour wristband at the Reception Desk one hour before the tour.
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Open Studio
Join a Guest Teaching artist Jose Mendez to create a project celebrating Lunar New Year.
Classroom #2
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ArtSpeaks Lecture / Grand Gifts: The Significance of Lacquer Screens in China
Jan Stuart, the Melvin R. Seiden Curator of Chinese Art, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution, discusses grand, polychrome lacquer screens, including one example in the Norton’s Collection, that were presented to distinguished Chinese gentlemen on important occasions, such as an advanced birthday (often ceremonially celebrated at the Lunar New Year). Often known in Western countries as Coromandel Screens, or as Kuancai Screens in Chinese, they were not usually made for export, but rather were so admired overseas from the 17th century on that they reached foreign shores.
Space is limited; online registration required
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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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Fireworks
Kick off our Lunar New Year Celebration with a fireworks display over the Intercoastal Waterway.
Historic Entrance
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Music / Florida State University Chinese Music Ensemble
Director: Dr. Haiqiong Deng
Dancing Dragon in Colorful Clouds: Chinese Folk and Traditional Music
The FSU Chinese Music Ensemble will present a unique concert titled Dancing Dragon in Colorful Clouds: Chinese Folk and Traditional Music. This performance will showcase the rich diversity of Chinese folk and traditional music, featuring a variety of Chinese musical instruments and an array of repertoires spanning different regions and historical eras. Audience members will experience the beauty and vitality of Chinese musical traditions, brought to life by talented students under the direction of Dr. Haiqiong Deng. Join us for an immersive journey through the landscapes of Chinese music, culture, and heritage.
Great Hall
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.