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

Friday, February 28 / 5PM-10PM

Schedule of Events

  • Student Art Exhibit

    See artwork by 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade International Spanish Academy students based on what students learned on their School Tours at the Norton.

    Korman Room

    5-7pm
  • 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. Meet in the Great Hall.

    5:30-6pm
  • ISA Performance

    Celebrate Spanish-speaking cultures through dance and singing with International Spanish Academy students from Greenacres, Berkshire and New Horizons Elementary.

    The Great Hall

    5:30-7pm
  • Open Studio / Miniature Food Sculptures from Latin America

    Led by Resident Teaching Artist Shannon Walker, join us in sculpting your favorite Latin dish with Model Magic Clay. Choose from a menu that includes arepas and pastelitos, as visitors try to make miniature replicas of the various foods from Latin America.

    Classroom #2

    6-9pm
  • Join a tour!

    Choose from a Docent tour on Sorolla and the Sea or Strike Fast, Dance Lightly: Artists on Boxing.

    Tour is limited to 25 visitors.
    Pick up your tour wristband at the Reception Desk one hour before the tour.

    7-7:30pm
  • Film

    The Chess Player
    Directed by Luis Oliveros, 2017

    Running time: 98 minutes, followed by a 15-minute talkback

    Stiller Auditorium

    7:30-9:15pm
  • Music

    KUAR Flamenco Jazz seamlessly blends the passionate rhythms of traditional gypsy music with the sophisticated improvisations of jazz. Featuring a lineup of virtuoso musicians, KUAR Flamenco Jazz creates a unique and captivating soundscape that honors the rich heritage of flamenco while pushing the boundaries of jazz. Their performances are a vibrant celebration of cultural fusion, delivering an unforgettable musical experience that resonates with audiences worldwide.

    Goergen Garden

    7:30-9pm

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.