Art After Dark

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French, Albi 1864–1901 Saint-André-du-Bois), The Seated Clowness (Mademoiselle Cha-u-ka-o) (from the series Elles), Not on view. Photo: MET

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: November 8

Friday, November 8 / 5PM-10PM

Art After Dark: November 8

Celebrate France and the works of Toulouse-Lautrec at Art After Dark. Edward J. Sullivan, Professor of Art History at New York University, presents remarks ahead of Saturday’s public panel, Picturing the Body Politic: The Arts of Latin America.

Schedule of Events

  • Express Tour

    30 minute tour of "The Body Says, I Am a Fiesta: The Figure in Latin American Art"

    5:30pm
  • Edward Sullivan: Keynote Address

    Edward J. Sullivan, Professor of Art History at New York University, gives an address ahead of the November 9th program, Picturing the Body Politic: The Arts of Latin America.  


    Picturing the Body Politic: The Arts of Latin America.

    6pm
  • Open Studio: Le Chat Noir

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    Create an artwork inspired by the famous “La tournée du Chat Noir de Rodolphe Salis” poster of a black cat by artist Théophile Steinlen, a contemporary of Toulouse-Lautrec. Led by Guest Teaching Artist Kristin Beck.

    6-9pm
  • Express Tour

    30 minute tour of French artists in the collection. 

    7pm
  • CK Ensemble

    The CK Ensemble presents "Once Upon a Starry Night" as a musical pairing to the Norton Museum of Art's exhibit Posters by Toulouse-Lautrec. Enjoy an all-star cast of French composers who lived, created and influenced the arts in parallel with Toulouse-Lautrec, mixed with musical delights that charmed the cafés and theaters of Paris.

    CK ensemble stands in front of image of Eiffel Tower

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    7:30pm
  • Art + Wine Conversation: Toulouse-Lautrec and France

    Join Tim B. Wride, William and Sarah Ross Soter Curator of Photography, and Veronica Litton, CMS Certified Sommelier, for a conversation about the works of Toulouse-Lautrec, French artists in the collection, and the wines of France.

    A 21+ event, ID required. Space is limited, ticket required for entry. Free tickets available at the Visitor Experience starting at 7 pm.

    8pm

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.