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, September 27 / 5PM-10PM

Schedule of Events

  • Join a tour!

    Docents discuss works in the galleries.

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

    5:30-6pm
  • Open Studio

    Become a globe trotter with Resident Teaching Artist Janelle Fulford as we explore the world of Geometric Art through the perspective of Frank Stella. The artwork we create this evening is inspired by the piece displayed in the Norton's Restaurant.

    Classroom #2

    Frank Stella (American, 1936 - 2024), Yazd II (Khurasan Gate Stretch Variation), 1968, Acrylic on canvas, 60 x 180 in. (152.4 x 457.2 cm), Gift of Melvin and Barbara Nessel, 95.145, (C) 2024 Frank Stella / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

    6-9pm
  • Curator Conversation / Surroundings: Video Encounters of Nature

    RESCHEDULED FROM 9/20/24

    Surroundings: Video Encounters of Nature links three contemporary artists creating environmental portraits through moving imagery and film. Join Sarah Bass and Pamela Solares, exhibition curators, in a discussion about Donna Conlon’s From the Ashes (De las cenizas), a closeup encounter with a hummingbird, and Carolina Caycedo’s Esto no es Agua/This Is Not Water, a work about Las Damas waterfall in southern Colombia that comes to life in a kaleidoscopic dance.

    Space is limited; online registration required.

    Cost: Museum Admission/Members FREE

    Stiller Auditorium

    6-7pm
  • Join a Tour!

    Docents will focus on sculptures by Dega, Rodin, Picasso, and Brancusi.

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

    7-7:30pm
  • Dance

    Jon Lehrer Dance

    The Norton is pleased to welcome back Jon Lehrer Dance and students from BAK Middle School of the Arts, Dreyfoos Academy, Palm Beach Atlantic University, and Oxbridge Academy.

    The NYC-based, internationally touring Jon Lehrer Dance Company (JLDC) concludes its yearly Florida tour with a dynamic and breathtaking performance at the beautiful and intimate Norton Museum of Art.

    Striking the elusive balance between art and entertainment, Jon Lehrer Dance Company showcases unique choreography and a fun, distinctive style which fuses jazz and modern dance, creating a true spectacle onstage which can be enjoyed by dance experts and novices alike.

    Since 2019 and as part of the annual Florida tour, Jon Lehrer has been teaching young dancers at BAK Middle School of the Arts, Oxbridge Academy, Dreyfoos Academy, and Palm Beach Atlantic University. As a celebration of that amazing community of dancers, those schools will be special guests, performing JLDC works and showcasing the talent and strength of the next generation of dancers in West Palm Beach.

    Read more about JLDC

    7:30-8:30pm
  • Artist Tour

    Join local artist Diana Garcia for a special perspective on the exhibition Cut Up/Cut Out: Photomontage and Collage.

    Diana Garcia is a Palm Beach County-based analog collage artist whose work breathes new life into forgotten imagery and textures sourced from books and magazines. With meticulous attention to detail and a passion for tactile creation, Diana crafts compositions that blur the line between reality and imagination.

    Born in Bogotá, Colombia, her artistic journey began during her studies in interior architecture at Jorge Tadeo Lozano University, where she discovered the expressive potential of black and white magazine clippings. Since then, Diana has honed her skills through international experiences, including a university exchange program in Chihuahua, Mexico, and studies in graphic design in London, United Kingdom. Delving into the depths of analog collage, Diana explores the interplay of colors and textures, often incorporating origami to add depth and complexity to her work. Through her innovative approach and dedication to the craft, Diana Garcia continues to push the boundaries of analog collage, captivating audiences with her unique storytelling and technique.

    Saltzman Gallery

    8pm

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.

Holiday Hours

The Museum is closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day/First Night of Hannukah, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. We hope to see you soon – Happy Holidays!