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: December 27

Friday, December 27 / 5PM-10PM

Enjoy live music, exhibition tours, and an Open Studio inspired by color, gesture, and the expressive figure in 20th and 21st-century art.

Schedule of Events

  • Express Tour

    30 minute tour of "The Body Says, I Am a Fiesta" 

    5:30-6pm
  • Norton Cinema: Pahokee

    In a small agricultural town in the Florida Everglades, hopes for the future are concentrated on the youth. Four teens face heartbreak and celebrate in the rituals of an extraordinary senior year. This documentary will be followed by a discussion featuring filmmakers Ivete Lucas and Patrick Bresnan and the subjects of the film. Run time: 112 mins.

    6-8:30pm
  • Open Studio: Drawing the Gesture

    Sketch from a live model and explore the expressive figure in 20th and 21st century art.

    6-9pm
  • Express Tour

    30 minute tour of 20th and 21st Century Art. 

    7pm
  • Pop Session Music: Lauren Henderson

    Singer Lauren Henderson presents a range of music spanning Caribbean, African American, and Latin cultures. Enjoy contemporary originals mixed with songs from the Great American songbook and Latin favorites.

    8pm

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.