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, August 30 / 5PM-10PM



Schedule of Events

  • Join a tour!

    Docents discuss artworks in the Norton’s Collection. 

    Pick up your tour wristband at the Reception Desk one hour before the tour.

    5:30-6pm
  • Open Studio

    Join Resident Teaching Artist Shannon Walker to create a fun project.

    Classroom #2

    6-9pm
  • Join a Tour!

    Docents focus on Collage and Assemblage.

    Pick up your tour wristband at the Reception Desk one hour before the tour.

    7-7:30pm
  • Music

    Brett Staska and the Souvenirs

    Emerging from the swamps of Loxahatchee, Brett Staska is a Florida-based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter. His signature style, “coastal cowboy,” combines a unique blend of sounds, ranging from rhythm and blues, country & western, americana and surf-rock. He draws inspiration from his love of surfing, travel, and the life-altering experiences that both have brought his way. He has shared billing with such acts as The Revivalists, Elle King and Hailey Whitters. Backed by his live band which consists of Royal Hayes on guitar, Bryant Forsythe on bass, and Tripp Jones on drums. For fans of Gram Parsons, The Ventures & Willie Nelson.

    Great Hall

    7:30-9pm

Attending Art After Dark

Hours: The museum is currently open to the public until 10 pm on Friday nights.

Entry: Admission during Art After Dark is $10 for Adults & Seniors, $5 for Students. Tickets may be purchased at the Reception Desk or reserved in advance

How to get here: The Norton Museum of Art is located at 1401 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33401. For more information, click here.

Parking: Parking is available in the Norton’s main parking lot at 1501 South Dixie Highway, immediately across the street from the Museum. Parking is $6 per car, per day. Norton Members park for free.

Food and drink: The Restaurant at the Norton offers indoor and outdoor seating with beautiful views of our Sculpture Garden. Along with great food, The Restaurant serves creative cocktails, wine, and champagne. Reservations available through Tock.

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.

Sculpture Garden Closed for Maintenance 8/12 - 9/9

Please be aware that the Pamela and Robert B. Goergen Garden will be closed for maintenance from August 12 to September 9.

During this period, we kindly ask that you avoid the garden area to ensure safety.

All other areas of the Museum, including The Restaurant and terrace area, will remain open for your enjoyment.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation.