Art After Dark
Leon Foster Thomas; Photo by Andrey Kiiko
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: March 6
Friday, March 6 / 5PM-10PM
This month’s Jazz Friday presents Leon Foster Thomas, a lively and eclectic jazz musician who experiments with the complexities of jazz music through his Caribbean roots. Explore highlights from the new Rauschenberg exhibition during express tours.
Schedule of Events
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Spotlight Talks
New York Mural by Stuart Davis
Night Mist by Jackson Pollock
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Lecture: The Real Tracy Fields
The host of WLRN’s Evenin’ Jazz discusses percussion in jazz and improvised music.
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Open Studio
Take part in a hands-on art workshop inspired by the new exhibition George Cohen: Artist of the Chicago Avant-Garde. Led by teaching artist Jose Mendez.
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Express Tour
Robert Rauschenberg: Five Decades from the Whitney’s Collection
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Concert: Leon Foster Thomas
Leon Foster Thomas is a lively and eclectic jazz musician who explores the complexities of jazz music through his Caribbean roots. Thomas is a two-time winner of the World Steelband Music Festival’s Soloist and Duet competitions and has performed numerous times at esteemed venues such as New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center, Adrienne Arsht Center of the Performing Arts, and the Moscow International House of Music.
BYOB (Bring your own blanket) this concert will take place in the garden. Lawn chairs are not permitted.
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.