Juneteenth Family Celebration Day

Each year, this exhibition represents the culmination of the Museum's eight community partnerships. The exhibit highlights the creative achievements of students in the Norton Afterschool Arts Outreach program, a creative youth development program in partnership with Farmworker Coordinating Council, Florence De George Boys & Girls Club, Gaines Park Community Center, Highridge Family Center, Max M. Fisher Boys & Girls Club, Police Athletic League, Rinconcito del Sol, The Salvation Army Northwest Community Center.

2^nd Floor Hearst Center

Join one of the Museum’s fine docents for a family-friendly interactive tour on works by Black artists.

In the Galleries

Mister Trombone kicks off the event and provides entertainment throughout the festival day!

In Heyman Plaza

With Dancers, Marching Band, and Drumline!
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In Heyman Plaza

South Florida visual artists, such as Anthony Burks, Sr., Tracy Guiteau, and others, will be live painting masterpieces in our Central Courtyard!

In the Central Courtyard/Artist's Lounge

Vendors include Kianga Jinaki, All About Us, The Gift Genie, Helen’s Fire Sauce, and select merchandise from The Norton’s Store!

In the Central Courtyard/Artist's Lounge

Offering small bites and refreshments

In the Great Hall

Enjoy 15-minute talks and discussions led by South Florida artists and educators on works in the collection by Black artists.

Featured Speaker: Brian Knowles, Manager, African, African American, Latino, Holocaust, and Gender Studies at the School District of Palm Beach County

In the Galleries

Join us for drop-in style art activities, led by South Florida artists, for all ages and artistic levels!

2^nd Floor Hearst Center

Join artist Sodapop for an interactive interview of the musical messenger, Bob Marley. Audience members will select topics/questions to ask Sodapop, who will answer as Bob Marley has answered, either through speech, music or combination of the two. This intimate intergenerational and interactive performance will allow attendees to explore the mindset of a freedom fighter on this day of celebrating freedom.

In the Great Hall

Enjoy 15-minute talks and discussions led by South Florida artists and educators on works in the collection by Black artists.

Featured Speaker: Anthony Burks, Sr., visual artist. His work is currently on view at the Norton Museum of Art

In the Galleries

International, award-winning DJ ReRe will activate the Artists’ Lounge with energetic and dynamic music!

In the Central Courtyard/Artist's Lounge

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In Partnership with The Natural Movers Foundation and Livin the Rhythm

Come join us as we dance to the rhythmic vibration of the drum. This session will include both an Umfundalai (African) dance workshop led by Ericka Squire and a rhythmic drumming workshop led by Abasi Hanif. All ages are welcome.

Suggested attire: a lapa (a piece of fabric that can be worn around the waist) or shakatoes (loosely fitted pants)

In the Great Hall

Learn more about art in the Museum on a 50-minute tour of the five collections.

In the Galleries

Enjoy 15-minute talks and discussions led by South Florida artists and educators on works in the collection by Black artists.

Featured Speaker: Shawn Henderson, artist and educator  

In the Galleries

In the Great Hall

Enjoy 15-minute talks and discussions led by South Florida artists and educators on works in the collection by Black artists.

Featured Speaker: Trina Slade-Burks, President and Founder of No More Starving Artists Foundation 

In the Galleries

Dance along and join a Junkanoo parade in the Goergen Garden! This rich Bahamian tradition combines live drums, bells, and whistles, rhythmic dances and vibrant, colorful costumes.