Alice Neel by Randy Griffey

In celebration of Alice Neel’s painting Virginia Miller, 1978, currently on loan and coming soon to the Norton’s permanent collection, Dr. Randall Griffey, Head Curator at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, will offer a presentation about the life and work of Alice Neel. Prior to joining the curatorial staff at the Smithsonian, Griffey was the Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Metropolitan Museum of art from 2013 to May of 2022. During his tenure at the Met, Griffey co-curated the exhibition Alice Neel: People Come First which opened in 2021.

Space is limited, and tickets are available at the Reception Desk starting one hour before the program.

Cost: Museum Admission/ Members FREE

Holiday Hours Alert

The Norton will not be hosting Art After Dark this week in observance of the holiday.

However, we will be open during the day on Friday, July 4, from 10 am until 5 pm, making it perfect for a relaxing visit before your evening plans. Our regularly scheduled programming of tours, art activities, and more will return next Friday as usual.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Independence Day!