Celebrate Chinese New Year!

Friday, January 28 / 5-10pm

Join us at Art After Dark for a lecture by Andrew Lueck, Specialist, Chinese Works of Art, Christie's at 6pm and a fireworks display at 7pm. 

Saturday, January 29 / 12-5pm

Festivities continue with dragon and lion dances, family art activities, traditional Chinese music, gallery talks and more related to the Norton's remarkable Chinese collection featuring works from 3200 BCE to the 20th century.

This program is made possible by the generosity of John and Heidi Niblack.

Chinese New Year Celebration!

Friday, January 28 / 5PM-10PM


Friday, January 28 / 5-10pm

Chinese New Year Celebration

This program was made possible by the generosity of John and Heidi Niblack.


Schedule of Events

  • Open Studio

    Learn about the Lunar Calendar animals and make holiday lanterns.
    A casual make-and-take program open to all artistic levels.

    6-9pm
  • Lecture / Collecting the East in the West, and the Strength of the Chinese Art Market

    Featuring distinguished guest speaker Andrew M. Lueck, Specialist, Chinese Works of Art, Vice President, Christie’s

    This lecture will be held virtually.
    Seating is limited.

    6-7pm
  • Fireworks Display

    Fireworks will be visible from the Garden and east side of Museum facing Olive Ave.

    7:10pm
  • Concert / Music for the Pipa

    Chen Fan Hagen, a virtuoso on the pipa, or Chinese lute, performs a program including classic Chinese music, as well as modern pipa music in a variety of styles, from jazz to folk and pop.

     Tickets available at the Reception Desk beginning at 5:30 pm. Seating is limited. 

    7:30pm