Art Around the World Community Day

Bring your crew and let art lead the way! Art Around the World is your passport to a day of rediscovery, creativity, and connection for curious kids, inspired adults, and everyone in between.
This is a FREE event.
Family Activity Guide
Ask Visitor Experience Staff for the family activity guide (English and Spanish versions available).
Text the word NORTON to 56512 to access the Museum’s smartphone tour.
Event Day Parking
Parking in the Norton Museum visitor lot will be free during the day. Spaces are limited, so please carpool or use public transportation if possible. Free overflow parking will be available for the day at the Family Church lot.
Overflow Parking Map [Download]
Schedule of Events
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Art Passport Activities
Pick up your Art Passport — a creative initiative by the Teen Collective — at the Orientation Station and journey through our Collection. Each stop offers a self-guided activity, from blind contour drawings to poetry and photo filters, inviting you to see art through fresh, imaginative lenses.
Start in Great Hall
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Norton Art + App
Check out the Norton Art+ augmented reality app during your visit! Engage with this app and how you can explore contemporary art in a whole new way.
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Drop-In Art Making
Get hands-on with art! Join us for drop-in art activities inspired by global themes. Materials are provided, and creativity is encouraged — perfect for all ages.
Classrooms 1 & 2
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Project Room | Hearst Learning and Community Engagement Center
Visit the Project Room on the second floor and go beyond looking at art to draw, build, read, and playfully explore New York Mural by Stuart Davis.
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Museum Gallery Explorations | Great Hall and Museum Galleries
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Gesture Drawing with a Live Model
Designed for adults and teens with prior drawing experience, this advanced session offers a focused opportunity to practice gesture drawing from a live, clothed model. Led by a teaching artist, you can explore expressive mark-making and figure drawing.
30 minutes per session
Space is limited and registration is required.
Korman Room
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Express Family Tours (English & Spanish)
Join our family-friendly docents for a 30-minute tour designed to spark curiosity and conversation. Offered in both English and Spanish, these tours are perfect for visitors of all ages.
Meet outside Stiller Auditorium
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Comparison Spotlight Talk: Asian Collection
Join a museum educator for a brief and engaging talk that compares works from the Asian Collection. Discover the cultural context and artistic techniques that inform the work of art.
Niblack Gallery
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Comparison Spotlight Talk: Contemporary Collection
Explore a comparison of works from the Contemporary Collection in this brief talk, which offers new perspectives on contemporary and conceptual art.
Meet outside Stiller Auditorium
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Comparison Spotlight Talk: Artists’ Jewelry
Take a closer look at the intersection of fine art and adornment in this focused comparison of artist-designed jewelry.
Special Exhibitions galleries
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Storytelling
Young visitors can gather for a lively storytelling session with storytainer Monica Ladd, who brings art to life through imaginative tales and picture books — a perfect moment of wonder for little ones and their grown-ups.
30 min sessions
Stiller Auditorium
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Express Tour: Artists’ Jewelry
Explore the artistry behind wearable works in this concise, insightful tour, focusing on jewelry created by renowned artists — a fascinating look at how creativity extends beyond the canvas.
Meet outside of Stiller Auditorium
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Live Guitar Performance: Arturo Romay
Arturo Romay, born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, is an artist whose gift was evident from the start. A master of composition, rhythm, and harmony across styles, his playing rekindles a heartfelt passion for music. Romay has released six albums of original music and performed with legends such as Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Marc Anthony, and Ricardo Montaner. His career has taken him to iconic stages including Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Blue Note.
Great Hall
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Presentation
Join Pam Parry, the Norton’s registrar, for a behind-the-scenes look at the Museum throughout her decades-long tenure — a thoughtful pause in your afternoon of exploration.
Stiller Auditorium
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Highlights of the Collection Tour
Wrap up your day with a guided tour of highlights from the Norton’s Collection. Led by a knowledgeable docent, this tour offers insights into some of the Museum’s most beloved works.
Meet outside of Stiller Auditorium
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Harp Performance: AnnaLisa Underhay
AnnaLisa has entertained audiences worldwide for over 20 years. From cruise ships to the Taj Mahal, Presidents to celebrities, she has had incredible experiences performing on her beautiful harp. Recently, she has become one of South Florida's premier harpists for parties, weddings, galas, and stage shows, and is delighted to be part of the incredible Norton Museum of Art's "Art Around the World" showcase.
Great Hall