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 / Cortadito
Friday, October 15 / 5PM-10PM
Tiera Ndlovu, curator of Origin Stories: Photography of Africa and Its Diaspora, discusses how the legacy of colonialism across the African continent informs the work of various contemporary photographers. Cortadito performs traditional Cuban music of the early 20th century. This dynamic ensemble brings the listener back to a time when popular music was Cuban Music. Between 6pm and 9pm, try your hand at basketmaking using recycled materials in an Open Studio led by Sara Bookspan from the Armory Art Center. Museum docents offer thirty-minute tours at 5:30pm and 7:30pm; limit of 14 participants per docent, tickets by request at Visitor Experience Desk.
Schedule of Events
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Tour
Explore great works in the Museum collection led by one of the Museum’s fine docents.
Limit of 14 participants per docent, tickets by request at Visitor Experience Desk. -
Curator Conversation / Tiera Ndlovu
Africa and its Diaspora: Photographs from the Norton’s Collection
Tiera Ndlovu, curator of Origin Stories: Photography of Africa and Its Diaspora, discusses how the legacy of colonialism across the African continent informs the work of various contemporary photographers, such as Yinka Shonibare CBE, Malick Sidibé, and Carrie Mae Weems. This Curator Conversation offers insights into selections currently on view in the exhibition while also highlighting the diverse stories that the Museum can share through its holdings of contemporary photography.
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Open Studio / Basketry with Sara Bookspan
While traditional basketry served a functional purpose, it is also recognized as an artform. Across continents, basketmaking is a well-respected skill, often handed down generation to generation. Try your hand at basketmaking using recycled materials with artist Sara Bookspan. This program is offered in collaboration with the Armory Art Center.
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Performance / Cortadito
Co-founded by Jose Elias in 2011, Cortadito focuses on performing traditional Cuban music of the early 20th century. From Son Montuno, Guaracha, Boleros, Nengon, and Bolero Son, this dynamic ensemble brings the listener back to a time when Trio Matamoros, or Ignacio Piniero ruled Cuban music, the era when popular music was Cuban Music and Son Montuno was influencing music throughout the globe. The band has been named “Best Latin Act” by the Miami New Times and has been acknowledged by the City of North Miami for their representation of traditional Cuban culture. Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Cortadito’s tenth anniversary at Art After Dark!
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Tour
One more chance to explore great works in the Museum collection with one of the Museum’s fine docents.
Limit of 14 participants per docent, tickets by request at Visitor Experience Desk.
Sara Bookspan from The Armory Art Center offers visitors the opportunity to try their hands at basketmaking!
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. Free for Members. 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.