Art After Dark

Docents discuss artworks in the Norton’s collection. 

Pick up your tour wristband at the Reception Desk one hour before the tour.

Anthony Burks Sr. started a line in 2015 called Ethnic Mermaid to reveal diversity through this mythic sea creature. Connecting to artist Yinka Shonibare, and using the template provided, participants will design their own mermaids using, markers, beads, colorful paper, glitter glues, and metallic confetti reminiscent of the Kente cloth and unique patterns used by Shonibare.

Artist biography: Anthony Burks, a native Floridian, is a conceptual fine and commercial artist. He works in numerous media including charcoal, pen & ink, pastels, watercolor, and colored pencil. The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale graduate has won many grants, fellowships, awards, and contests over the years. He has worked and collaborated with numerous organizations through his company with his wife, Trina Slade-Burks, ATB Fine Art Group Inc. (ATB). He has also exhibited his artwork at various galleries, museums, and events where his works have been acquired by both public and private collections.

Anthony utilizes his skills to encourage artistic youth and adults to further pursue their own creative talents and to help promote the arts. Anthony’s art currently is on display at the Palm Beach Art, Antique and Design Showroom.

Pianist Mark Marineau along with bassist, Matt Bonelli and jazz guitarist/vocalist, Bob Hanni will be performing some of the hidden gems from the Great American Songbook along with some beautiful Brazilian classics.

Docents discuss artworks in the Norton’s collection. 

Pick up your tour wristband at the Reception Desk one hour before the tour.