June Events at the Norton Museum

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(Press Release) Norton Museum of Art events -- June 2025

EXHIBITIONS
Artists’ Jewelry: From Cubism to Pop, the Diane Venet Collection – Through Oct. 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.

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.

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Laddie John Dill – Eastern Standard Time – Through Oct. 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.

Surroundings: Video Encounters of Nature – Through June 29, 2025, 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 Annual Exhibition – Through May 17, 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 – June 14-Nov. 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.

• Pride Night – June 20. Highlights include LGBTQ+ films curated by Subtropic Film Fest, music mixed by DJ Nia Nova, and Glam Bingo with surprise performances.

LECTURES AND CONVERSATIONS
Mini Course: Light, Art, and Installation with Dr. Nathan Timpano – Continues 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 5 and June 12. This three-lecture series explores light art sculptures, installation art, and international precursors to the California Light and Space Movement in relation to the Norton's special exhibition Laddie John Dill: Eastern Standard Time. In addition to examining Dill's works, the mini-course reviews art produced by the Uruguayan-Argentinian art group MADÍ, Dan Flavin, Dorothy and Mel Tanner, and James Turrell, among others. Cost: $30 each day or $80 series/ Members $25 each day or $60 series (includes Museum admission).

Artist Talk: A Conversation with Artist Lee Chun-yi – 6-7 p.m. Friday, June 6 (virtual). Lee Chun-yi will join virtually to discuss Heart Sutra Landscape, on view in Art of the Word. Space is limited; online registration required. Walk-ins welcome if tickets remain on the day of the program.
Cost: Museum admission/Members free.

Curator Conversation Art + Jewelry: Artists Across Media – 6 p.m. Friday, June 27. J. Rachel Gustafson, Chief Curatorial Operations and Research Officer, and co-curator of the special exhibition Artists’ Jewelry: From Cubism to Pop, the Diane Venet Collection, addresses the relationships between artist-made jewelry and larger scale works in diverse media for which the artists are better-known. Space is limited; online registration required. Walk-ins welcome if tickets remain on the day of the program.
Cost: Museum admission/Members free.

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Hollywood Gems: A Summer Film Series – 2 p.m. Sunday, June 15.
Diamonds Are Forever, 1971. Directed by Guy Hamilton / Starring Sean Connery and Jill St. John. Cost: Museum admission/Members free.

Jazz Brunch – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (noon-3 p.m. music), The Restaurant. Enjoy jazz, mimosas, and brunch at The Restaurant. Each month will feature a different local jazz artist. Visit our website for updates.

Hollywood Gems: A Summer Film Series – 2 p.m. Sunday, June 29. Breakfast at Tiffany’s, 1961. Directed by Blake Edwards / Starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. Cost: Museum Admission/Members free.

ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Family Studio: Roots and Rhythms – 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m. or 1-2:20 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 21, 28. Celebrate the richness of heritage and culture as we explore the powerful rhythms that flow through art and music. Inspired by artworks that reflect diverse cultural roots, families will create their own art, reflecting the beats and traditions that shape their lives. Children ages 5 – 12, and their accompanying grown-ups, participate in a 15-minute spotlight tour, followed by a related art workshop. Each weekend is a new experience. Space is limited; online registration required at norton.org/familyprograms This is a free program.

Art with the Armory Jewelry Making Workshop: Niki de Saint Phalle – 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21. In collaboration with the Armory Art Center and in celebration of Artists' Jewelry: From Cubism to Pop, the Diane Venet Collection, create your own handmade charm inspired by Niki de Saint Phalle’s sculptures and jewelry. Learn to cut, texture, stamp, enamel, or polish brass or silver. No experience necessary. Begin the class at 10 a.m. with a Spotlight Tour at the Norton, then travel to the Armory for the workshop at 10:45 am. Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place. All skill levels welcome. Ages 16+. Space is limited; online registration required. Cost: $100 per person / $90 Members

SPECIAL EVENTS
Juneteenth Community Celebration – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, June 14. This intergenerational event celebrates freedom and spotlights the African American experience with live musical performances, dance, gallery talks on art by African American artists, storytelling, and art-making activities. Free admission and parking.

Sensory-Friendly Sunday – 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, June 22. A morning of fun for people with sensory needs and their families. Enjoy art, music, art activities, and a quiet room. The Museum is open exclusively from 10 – 11 am for visitors with sensory needs and their families. Families are welcome to stay and participate in activities once the Museum opens to the public at 11 am. Event registration is required. Registration for the Sensory-Friendly Sunday opens one month in advance. For more information and to register for the free workshop, visit www.norton.org

Summer Studio Tours – 10 a.m.-noon June 16-Aug. 1 (Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday except June 19 and July 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.
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