July Events at the Norton Museum

Picasso jewelry (Norton Museum)

 Norton Museum of Art Events - July 2025

EXHIBITIONS
Artists’ Jewelry: From Cubism to Pop, the Diane Venet Collection – Through October 5, Norton Museum of Art, 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.

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​Blur / Obscure / Distort: Photography and Perception – Through July 20, Norton Museum of Art, 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.

Laddie John Dill – Eastern Standard Time – Through October 19, Norton Museum of Art, 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.

Veiled Presence: The Hidden Mothers and Sara VanDerBeek – Through November 30, Norton Museum of Art, 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.

Virtue of Vice: The Art of Social Commentary – July 12, 2025-January 4, 2026, Norton Museum of Art, 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.

Art of the Word: Calligraphy and Chinese Artists – Through November 23, Norton Museum of Art, 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.

Chinese Flower Paintings: The Art of Renewal (Installation 1 of 2) – July 5-November 16, Norton Museum of Art, 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.

Afterschool Arts Outreach Exhibition: No Place Like Home – Through November 23, Norton Museum of Art, 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.

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.

• July 4: No Art After Dark.
• July 11: Music by Jack and Tim; ArtsSpeaks lecture by Jason Bemis.
• July 18: BeYou Disco; Azul Fashion Show; By Kids Films.

• July 25: Music by Simon Benegas; Sea Change Collective offers a live performative deep dive into the Light and Space movement inspired by Laddie John Dill: Eastern Standard Time.

LECTURES AND CONVERSATIONS
ArtSpeaks | Illuminating Emotion: Light and Color in Architectural Spaces – 6 p.m. Friday, July 11. Jason Bemis, Art and Science Lecturer at the American Information Center for Color and Environment, and an expert on the profound effects of light and color on human psychology and emotions, will explore how our built environments influence mood, behavior, and well-being, shedding light on the intersection of neuroscience, design, and architecture. Cost: Museum admission/Members free.

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Hollywood Gems: A Summer Film Series – 2 p.m. Sunday, July 20.
She Done Him Wrong, 1933. Directed by Lowell Sherman. Starring Mae West and Cary Grant. Cost: Museum admission/Members free.

Jazz Brunch with Russ Spiegel – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (noon-3 p.m. music), July 20, The Restaurant. Enjoy jazz, mimosas, and brunch at The Restaurant. Each month will feature a different local jazz artist. Reservations:
norton.org/TheRestaurant.

Family Autism Art Workshop – 1-2 p.m. (K-Grade 6) and 3-4 p.m. (Grades 7-12) Sunday, July 13. This program is for children with autism and their families. Interactive time in the galleries, an art workshop, free admission to the Museum, and autism supports are included. All participating staff members are trained to lead programs for people with autism. Space is limited; online registration required. This is a free program.

ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Photo Zine Workshop led by Teen Collective – 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 18. Join us for a creative evening just for teens! Explore the Museum’s galleries, enjoy a guided tour of select exhibitions, and dive into a hands-on zine-making workshop led by teens. All skill levels welcome, and materials are provided. Space is limited; online registration required. Visit norton.org/teens for more information. This is a free program.

Tintype Photography Workshop – 1-4 p.m. Thursday, July 24. To celebrate Veiled Presence: The Hidden Mothers and Sara VanDerBeek, join Christine Ellinghouse to explore tintype photography methods. Participants will create tintypes from historical photographs as well as from their own personal photos. All skill levels welcome. Ages 16+. Space is limited; online registration required. Cost: $45 per person/$30 Members

SPECIAL EVENTS
Summer Studio Tours – 10 a.m.-noon through Aug. 1 (Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday except 2-4). Campers will practice their observation skills in an interactive tour through the Museum’s galleries and Sculpture Garden, then use their creativity and imagination through a hands-on art activity in the studio. Art projects are for all skill levels and abilities. Space is limited; online registration required. Limited to 100 campers per day, ages 5-18. For more information, email [email protected]. Cost: $5 per camper (includes Museum Admission, gallery tour, art supplies, and parking) / free for camp groups with The School District of Palm Beach County. -- Press Relerase