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, November 10 / 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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Artist Talk
Join Arden Sherman, Glenn W. and Cornelia T. Bailey Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, in conversation with artist Rachel Rossin. Rossin is a self-taught programmer working in painting, installation, and virtual reality. Her work examines the slippage between virtual and physical space, building hybrid sites for escape and reflection. Rossin was born in West Palm Beach, FL and lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science from Florida State University.
Space is limited.
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Open Studio
Create a miniature potted cactus with Guest Teaching Artist Pamela O’Brian. Go tiny and learn all the tips and techniques to work in miniature.
Pamela O’Brian has been building and creating in miniature for over 20 years. A native of Florida, she has always loved doll houses and prefers to build in 1” scale. She has built privately for families either replicating the home they grew up in or renewing an older dollhouse. She is a member of Les Petit Collecteurs of South Florida and of the National Association of Miniaturist Enthusiasts (NAME).
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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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Music / French Horn Collective
The French Horn Collective performs a high-energy fusion of Gypsy Jazz, Hot Swing, and original French music. Led by Parisian multi-instrumentalist, composer, singer and songwriter Vincent Raffard, the diverse international group features singer Shira Lee and a rotating cast of highly talented musicians. The French Horn is a one-of-a-kind experience that will transport your soul to the streets of Montmartre in Paris with their authentic sound and feel.
Great Hall
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.