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 / Fred Haas Trio
Friday, December 17 / 5PM-10PM
Art After Dark / Fred Haas Trio
Friday, December 17 / 5-10pm
For this exciting installment of Art After Dark, the Norton partners with the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach to celebrate architect Marion Sims Wyeth with a screening of the documentary film, La Claridad, a book signing Jane S. Day, author of the book From Palm Beach to Shangri-la: The Architecture of Marion Sims Wyeth, a make-and-take program for all ages and talents, and of course our incredible docent-led tours!
Schedule of Events
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Tour
Explore great works in the Museum collection led by one of the Museum’s fine docents.
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Screening / La Claridad
Stiller Auditorium
A documentary film directed by Dave Simonds.
The spectacular story of a 1924 Palm Beach house as told by historians, former residents, and the architects and builders who brought it back to its original grandeur.
Golfview Road was ground zero for the 1920s explosion of Mediterranean architecture on the island of Palm Beach. The 1924 Marion Sims Wyeth house La Claridad received a major restoration (2018 – 2020) which was documented by filmmaker Dave Simonds. As we follow this extensive restoration project we meet an ensemble of historians, architects, builders, former residents, and neighbors who bring to life this iconic house. The history of the grand house on the corner guides us toward a deeper understanding of who we were, where we are today, and where we’re heading.
This screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Dave Simonds, director of the documentary La Claridad, and Jane S. Day, author of From Palm Beach to Shangri-la: The Architecture of Marion Sims Wyeth
Tickets for this screening and panel will be available from Visitor Experience staff one hour before the program begins.
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Teen Friday / Insta Photo
This Teen Friday is inspired by the photographs in the Museum’s exhibition Origin Stories: Photography of Africa and Its Diaspora. Become inspired by the celebrated photographers in the show, and then join us in our Central Courtyard to create eye-catching instant photos. We will have light refreshments and music to set the vibe.
Teens who register get into the Museum and workshop for free.
Registration online is required for this free program due to limited enrollment.
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Open Studio
2nd Floor, Classroom 2
Test your architectural skills by building a paper house, courtesy of the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach. You’ll have three house styles to choose from: Bungalow, Colonial Revival, or Mediterranean Revival!
All materials are included. Open to all ages and levels of artistic talent!
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Live Music / Fred Haas Trio
Featuring Fred Haas on saxophone and piano, Billy Rosen on guitar, and vocalist Sabrina Brown, the trio invites audiences to tap their toes and dance along to their unique blend of jazz, swing, and blues music. Their repertoire pulls from the Great American Songbook and is inspired by great vocalists such as Peggy Lee, Diana Krall, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and more. This special concert will feature some holiday tunes!
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Tour
One more chance to explore great works in the Museum collection with one of the Museum’s fine docents.
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Screening / La Claridad
A second chance to catch the documentary film directed by Dave Simonds.
Tickets for this screening will be available from Visitor Experience staff one hour before the documentary begins.
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Book Signing / Jane S. Day
Book signing with Jane S. Day, author of From Palm Beach to Shangri-la: The Architecture of Marion Sims Wyeth.
Book will be available for purchase at The Store.
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.