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: January 10
Friday, January 10 / 5PM-10PM
Arts Leader Conversation with Kulapat Yantrasast and Elliot Bostwick Davis on Human Flourishing and the arts. Join University of Maryland historian Dr. Richard Bell for a talk Hamilton: How the Musical Remixes American History. Don’t miss a live performance by the Yale Alley Cats followed by the Spam All Stars, best known for their signature mix of electronica, Latin, funk, hip-hop, and dub.
Schedule of Events
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Express Tour
30 minute gallery tour of Classic/Contemporary artworks on view.
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Concert: Yale Alley Cats
The Yale Alley Cats, an all-male singing group from Yale University, perform acapella songs from a variety of classic and contemporary genres. Founded in 1943, the Yale Alley Cats have performed for guests such as President Barack Obama, Jay Leno, and even Her Majesty, the Queen of England!
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Arts Leader Conversation
Norton Director Elliot Davis joins Kulapat Yantrasast, leading thinker on art and psychology, for a conversation about connections between the arts, personal growth, and well-being. Free tickets are available one hour before the presentation on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Express Tour
30 minute gallery tour of Museum Highlights.
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Talk: Hamilton - How the Musical Remixes American History
Everyone’s talking about Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical and have the triple-platinum cast album playing on repeat. Its crafty lyrics, hip-hop tunes, and big, bold story have rejuvenated interest in the real lives and true histories that Hamilton: An American Musical puts center stage. In this talk, University of Maryland historian Dr. Richard Bell explores this phenomenon to reveal what its success tells us about the marriage between history and show-business.
Free tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis 30-minutes before the presentation. Capacity is limited. No late seating.
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Concert: Spam Allstars
The Spam Allstars perform a rhythmic mixture of electronica, Latin, funk, hip-hop and dub in the Great Hall.
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Open Studio
Artist-led hands-on studio experience mixes Old Masters and Contemporary Art. Guests of all ages and experience levels are invited to participate in this drop-in style art workshop.
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.