December Events at the Norton Museum

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Shara Hughes (Norton)

(Press Release) The Norton Museum of Art is at 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Admission: Free for Members; $18, general public; $15, seniors (60+); $5, students (with valid school ID); $10 Art After Dark, adults and seniors, $5, students. Info: (561) 832-5196 or www.norton.org.

EXHIBITIONS
Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time: Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection – Through March 29.
Anastasia Samoylova: Atlantic Coast – Through March 1, 2026.
Shara Hughes: Inside Outside – Through March 1, 2026.
La Florida: Chinese Flower Paintings: The Art of Renewal (Installation 2 of 2) – Through February 8, 2026.
The Virtue of Vice: The Art of Social Commentary – Through January 4, 2026.
Leslie Hewitt: Achromatic Scales – Through February 22, 2026.

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ART AFTER DARK
Art After Dark – 5-10 p.m. Fridays. Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. Admission: Free for Members; $10 for adults and seniors; $5 for students. First Friday of the month is Jazz Friday. Tours are 5 and 7 p.m. Open Studio art workshops are 6-9 p.m. Artist tours are 8 p.m. the third Friday of the month. Info: (561) 832-5196 or www.norton.org.

• December 5 – Klezmer Company Jazz Orchestra.
• December 12 – TBA
• December 19 – TBA
• December 26 – Celebrate everything 2025 had to offer — with nonstop dancing and live music by Cortadito. Known for their blend of original compositions and timeless tunes inspired by the Buena Vista Social Club, Cortadito has become a leading force in keeping this rich musical tradition alive and thriving.

LECTURES
ArtSpeaks – Good Humor: Caricature and Satire from Leonardo to Levine – 6 p.m. Friday, December 5. Join Nadine Orenstein, Ph.D., Drue Heinz Curator in Charge of the Department of Drawings and Prints at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, as she explores the history of caricature and satire in art from the 16th to the 19th centuries in honor of the Norton’s special exhibition, The Virtue of Vice: The Art of Social Commentary. Cost: Museum admission/Members free.

Curator Conversation – Flowers in Chinese Paintings – 6 p.m. Friday, December 12. Join Shawn Yuan, Elizabeth B. McGraw Senior Curator of Asian Art, for a talk exploring the rich and enduring tradition of flower painting in China. Celebrated not only for their beauty but also for their deep symbolic meanings, flowers have long held a special place in Chinese art. This talk will highlight key works by major artists in Chinese art history, including those currently on view in La Florida: Flowers in Chinese Paintings. A brief tour of the installation will follow. Cost: Museum admission/Members FREE.

ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS

Family Autism Art Workshop – 1 – 2 p.m. Sunday, December 7 (K – 6th grades) and 3 – 4 p.m. (7th – 12th grades). The program includes interactive time in the galleries, an art workshop, free admission to the Museum, and autism supports. All participating staff members are trained to lead programs for people with autism. Space is limited; online registration required. This is a free program. 

Family Studio: Art & Stories from Our Community – 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m. or 1-2:20 p.m. Saturday, December 13. Families will explore how stories and visual art come together to reflect the voices, experiences, and imagination of our community. Inspired by the Norton’s Collection and the work of creatives from our region, participants will create their own art and stories that honor the rich culture and talent all around us. Children ages 5 – 12, and their accompanying grown-ups, participate in a 15-minute spotlight tour, followed by a related art workshop. Free program. Space is limited; online registration required at norton.org/familyprograms

Mindful Moments – Noon Monday, December 15. Join Jodi Sypher, MS Ed., for a mindfulness practice using a work of art as the object of attention. Discover the art of slowing down and becoming aware of the present moment using art as a tool for practice.
Space is limited; online registration required. Cost: Museum admission/Members free.

PERFORMANCES

​Jazz Brunch – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, December 21, The Restaurant. The Restaurant serves up classic brunch fare with a complimentary Bloody Mary or a glass of champagne. Each date highlights South Florida jazz musicians. Space is limited; online reservations at norton.org/Restaurant.

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