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 / '70s Pride Night!

Friday, June 10 / 5PM-10PM

‘70s PRIDE Night!
Join us for a ‘70s themed Drag & Draw Garden Party featuring Drag Queen performances with a drawing component and hosted by Natash D Witshes Venom. The Garden Party will also feature a photobooth and a face jewels by Stellar Body Art. Plus, docent-led tours in the galleries, an Open Studio led by artist Kingsley Ratcliff, and Trivia that will test your PRIDE history and ‘70s culture knowledge! In partnership with Compass LGBTQ Community Center



Schedule of Events

  • Tour

    Explore great works in the Museum’s collection led by one of the Museum’s fine docents.

     Space is limited, and tickets are available on a first come first served basis 1 hour before the program begins.

    5:30-6pm
  • Open Studio

    Join local artist Kingsley Ratcliff for a drop-in style art-making session.

    For all ages and experience levels. All materials are included

    6-9pm
  • ‘70s PRIDE Garden Party

    Featuring:

    A Drag & Draw featuring Drag performances by Natsh D Witshes Venom, Kimberly Venom, and Calypso Monroe with DJ Marlon Foster from The Basement Presents. Plus, a photobooth, ‘70s inspired face gems by Stellar Body Art, and informational tables with our friends from Compass LGBTQ+ Community Center and Vita Nova. In partnership with Compass LGBTQ+ Community Center

    Natsh D Witches Venom



    Kimberly Venom


    Calypso Monroe

    About Compass LGBTQ+ Community Center: Compass' mission is to engage, empower and enrich the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people and those impacted by HIV and AIDS.
    About Vita Nova: Vita Nova is a safe bridge to independence for former foster care, LGBTQ and other homeless youth through supportive housing, education, employment and life skills training. As the voice of homeless young adults, Vita Nova is working to eliminate homelessness for youth ages 18 to 25 years old in Palm Beach County.
    6-9pm
  • Tour

    Explore great works in the Museum’s collection led by one of the Museum’s fine docents.

    Space is limited, and tickets are available on a first come first served basis 1 hour before the program begins.

    7:30-8pm
  • Trivia!

    Test your Pride history and 70’s pop culture knowledge with this fun trivia hosted by Good as Gold Events! Bring a team or play solo.

    8-9:30pm

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.