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 Day / Jazz Friday
Friday, May 5 / 5PM-10PM
Schedule of Events
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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.
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Open Studio / With Guest Teaching Artist Jennifer Love Gironda
Mixed Media Fashion Illustration
Artist Jennifer Love Gironda leads a fashion illustration workshop using collage and watercolor techniques to guide participants in creating their own exciting designs.
About the Artist
Jennifer studied art at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC where she obtained my BFA and MAEd degrees. A National Board-Certified Teacher licensed to teach art in NC and FL, she has taught art in various grade levels, K-12 for over ten years. Jennifer is all about inspiring others, of all ages, in finding their creativity. www.jenniferlovegironda.com
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Live Music / Gloria Waldman Swing!
Join Gloria Waldman for a set that includes jazz standards by Fats Waller and Andy Rafaf (Ain't Misbehavin', Honeysuckle Rose) , Duke Ellington ( I Got It Bad and That Aint Good), Erroll Garner (Misty) as well as American Standards by Cy Coleman, Jerome Kern, Jimmy Mc Hugh, and Academy Award winning lyricist Dorothy Fields (Big Spender, Exactly Like You, Don't Blame Me , The Way You Look Tonight) and a Latin set ( Bésame Mucho, Somos Novios/ It's Impossible, What a Difference a Day Makes/ Cuando vuelva a tu lado).
Gloria Waldman has performed in New York City at venues including the iconic Cotton Club and the Friars Club. Her Gloria Waldman Swing Combo band members have accompanied legends Tony Bennett, Cab Calloway, Della Reese, Keely Smith, Eartha Kitt, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Kenny Rogers, Bernadette Peters, Melba Moore, Neil Sedaka, Joni Mitchell and played with the Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman and David Letterman orchestras.
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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.
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.