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 Celebrates Juneteenth / Von Archer
Friday, June 17 / 5PM-10PM
Join our Pre-Juneteenth Festival celebration during Art After Dark with a musical performance by rapper and songwriter Von Archer, an Open Studio that will celebrate the holiday, and an Artist Tour by south-Florida artist and Associate Professor of Visual Art at Florida Atlantic University, Dorotha Lemeh.
Juneteenth festivities continue on Saturday, June 18 from 12-5pm!
Schedule of Events
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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.
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Curator Conversation / Summer Silk: Qing Dynasty Robes and Signs of the Season with Curator Laurie Barnes
Explore the details of two summer silk gauze robes, one created for a man and the other for a woman, as well as a summer panel from Birds and Flowers of the Four Seasons. The Semi-Formal Summer Court Dragon Robe (Jifu) was created for a Qing dynasty official to wear at work, while the midnight blue women’s patterned silk gauze summer surcoat was created for a Qing dynasty aristocratic lady.
Space is limited; tickets available one hour before program time.
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Open Studio
Join Teaching Artist Jose Mendez to create a work of art in celebration of Juneteenth!
For all ages and experience levels. All materials are included
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Live Music / Von Archer
Enjoy a live musical performance by Von Archer, American singer, rapper, and songwriter. The creative artist has appeared on BEW and caught the attention of industry executives with his “out of the box” live performances.
With a message of excellence and evolution at the core of his brand, Archer used his music to push the culture forward through motivation.
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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.
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Artist Tour with Dorotha Lemeh
South Florida-based artists lead informal, 30-minute gallery conversations on works in the Norton's collection and special exhibitions.
About the artist:
Dorotha Grace Lemeh is an Associate Professor of Visual Art at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College of Florida Atlantic University (2005 – Current). She originally began her academic teaching career at The Pennsylvania State University, University Park campus; first as a faculty member in School of Visual Arts’ (SoVA) painting & drawing program (1989 – 1992), and later as the SoVA’s Coordinator of Advising (1992 – 2005).As a professional visual artist, Dorotha Grace has participated in over 80 exhibitions both nationally and internationally. She continues to receive awards and recognition for her creative works, including, Best of Show, 1stPlace, Merit Award in Painting & Honorable Mention
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.