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 / Meeting Buddha
Friday, May 24 / 5PM-10PM
In collaboration with Fo Guang Shan Miami Temple and BLIA Miami Chapter in Tamarac, this evening’s Art After Dark will offer opportunities to learn about and pay tribute to this great teacher with a celebration of Buddha’s Birthday that will tie in with works of art connected with Buddhism in the Norton’s ChineseCollection. These relaxing, educational, and wellness-focused activities include the ceremony of Bathing the Buddha, spotlight tours focused on works in the Collection, film, and a tea meditation, and an open studio art activity.
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Schedule of Events
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Drop-in Activity / Bathing the Buddha
Pouring fragrant water over the images of Prince Siddhartha symbolizes inner purification and the elimination of defilements.
Central Courtyard
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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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Curator Conversation / Landscapes Inspired by Old Masters
Laurie Barnes, Elizabeth B. McGraw Senior Curator of Chinese Art, illustrates how Wu Hong (1615-1680) and Zhou Kai (1779-1837) used works by past Chinese masters as catalysts for their personal creativity by presenting images of and ideas about landscapes created as early as the 900s inspired these two artists.
Space is limited; online registration required. Walk-ins welcome if tickets remain on the day of the program.
Cost: Museum Admission / Members FREE
Stiller Auditorium
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Tai Chi History and Practice
Learn about the history of Tai Chi and take a short class with Juying Janowsky. The class is for all guests, beginners to experienced practitioners. Enjoy an opportunity to try this traditional Chinese exercise to promote peace of mind and wellness through gentle, continuous movement.
Korman Room
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Open Studio
Join Resident Teaching Artist Jose Mendez to create a project creating your own inner Buddha.
Classroom #2
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Join a Tour!
Docents discuss Buddhist works in the Collection.
Pick up your tour wristband at the Reception Desk one hour before the tour.
Meet in Great Hall
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Buddha in our Collection
15 minute Spotlight Tours to highlight the Buddha’s in our Collection.
Niblack Gallery
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Film / Life of the Buddha
Learn about the life of the Buddha with this short animated film and discussion with a member of the Fo Guang Shin Miami Temple.
Stiller Auditorium
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Find your Buddha Nature Tea Meditation
Join members of the Fo Guang Shin Temple for a tea ceremony and short meditation. Enjoy the pipa music played by Gin Kin Young.
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. 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 $5 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 Open Studio was provided by The Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Schott Endowment for Education.