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, August 11 / 5PM-10PM

Schedule of Events

  • 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.

    5:30-6pm
  • Open Studio / Life Drawing

    Join Guest Teaching Artist Craig McInnis as he teaches the basics of Life Drawing with a live model.  

    Craig doodled his way through high school and then came to Florida to attend the Art Institute. After graduation he plunged into a varied list of artistic endeavors. He enjoys keeping his workload diverse to help expand his skill set and keep the calendar full of creativity. He has had the opportunity to make music, record and nationally tour in numerous bands, paint many public and private murals, make fine art on canvas, illustrate, log many fun hours on Photoshop, create graphics and layouts, create storyboard art and props for motion pictures, delve deeply into set, wardrobe and character design, apprentice as a tattoo artist, teach art to teens and adults, and most recently work behind the scenes to curate, promote and produce art shows for his cohorts. As Co- Founder of Art Synergy and CONTINUUM Craig is proud to be part of a dedicated team of art professionals with the goal of promoting local art at National and International levels and facilitate access to education, art & culture to those who may not have previously had the chance.

    Craig’s intent is to stay focused and to NEVER take his creative gifts for granted.  Craig Mcinnis | Painting, Murals and Commissioned Artist Palm Beach


    6-9pm
  • Lecture / Artists in Conversation

    A Conversation with Jillian Mayer and Abigail Reyes.

    Join us for an evening presentation and conversation with artists Jillian Mayer and Abigail Reyes, moderated by Arden Sherman, Glenn W. & Cornelia T. Bailey Senior Curator of Contemporary Art. An opening event for the summer exhibition, Reflecting the Gaze: Jillian Mayer and Abigail Reyes, which features two video works by the contemporary female artists that challenge the perspective of how women "should" or are "meant to" behave and be seen. 

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    6-7pm
  • Dance / Branndi Lewis of Grounded Dance Company

    Dance Works + Progress 

    Presented by the Natural Movers Foundation 

    Through quarterly performances at Art After Dark, Natural Movers Foundation will feature new dance works, as well as those in progress, by local, emerging, and professional artists. A talkback session will immediately follow the performance.

    Branndi Lewis of Grounded Dance Company

    Movement rooted in artistry and athleticism is the essence of our practice. Our company encompasses the full capacity of the human body’s capability of presenting art, prowess, grace, strength and eloquence while relaying physical metaphors. This work shares our passion for joy, art and humanity showcased through the human body. 

    This event marks the debut of the Grounded Dance Company.

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    7-7:30pm
  • 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.

    7:30-8pm
  • Von Archer

    Von Archer is a South Florida lyricist, songwriter, and fitness/bodybuilding champion. His musical talent has led him to bless the mic on countless stages.

    8-8:45pm
  • Dance / Branndi Lewis of Grounded Dance Company

    Dance Works + Progress 

    Presented by the Natural Movers Foundation 

    Through quarterly performances at Art After Dark, Natural Movers Foundation will feature new dance works, as well as those in progress, by local, emerging, and professional artists. A talkback session will immediately follow the performance.

    Branndi Lewis of Grounded Dance Company

    Movement rooted in artistry and athleticism is the essence of our practice. Our company encompasses the full capacity of the human body’s capability of presenting art, prowess, grace, strength and eloquence while relaying physical metaphors. This work shares our passion for joy, art and humanity showcased through the human body. 

    This event marks the debut of the Grounded Dance Company.

    RSVP


    8:45-9:15pm

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.