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 & 7:30 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 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: October 11
Friday, October 11 / 5PM-10PM
Art After Dark: October 11
The Cream Literary Alliance and the City of West Palm Beach present Things Fall Apart, a literary event examining climate change featuring artist and poet Roxanne Darling. Veteran jazz harpist Scott Marischen returns to the Norton for a concert in the Great Hall. Drop into Open Studio and explore scientific climate data and research through coloring activities.
Schedule of Events
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Concert: Scott Marischen
Veteran Jazz Harpist Scott Marischen transforms what is traditionally a classical instrument to a Jazz instrument, creating a richer experience with boundless style. Marischen is joined by five string viola player Debbie Spring & bassist Rusty Heck.
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The Cream Literary Alliance: Things Fall Apart
A literary reading on the theme of climate change, “Things Fall Apart” features the visual artist and poet, Roxanne Darling. Presented in partnership by The Cream Literary Alliance, the Norton Museum of Art, and the City of West Palm Beach’s Office of Sustainability.
About our Partners:
The Cream Literary Alliance, Inc. is an organization of writers in West Palm Beach dedicated to promoting the power of the written and spoken word to effect positive change for both individuals and the community through education, outreach, and public events.The City of West Palm Beach Mayor’s Office of Sustainability strives to maximize the information and initiatives available to the community through workshops, events and regular updates through newsletters, website and social media.
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Open Studio: Climate Change Coloring Book
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 Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation, with additional support provided by the Addison Hines Charitable Trust.
Support for Open Studio was provided by The Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Schott Endowment for Education.