March Events at the Norton Museum

Adam Douglass, Jazz Brunch, March 2026
(Courtesy of Norton Museum)

(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.

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EXHIBITIONS
Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time: Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection – Through March 29. Note: Timed entries for this exhibition; preregister online.

Anastasia Samoylova: Atlantic Coast – Through March 1.

Shara Hughes: Inside Outside – Through March 1.

That’s Entertainment: Japanese Prints and the Art of Leisure – Through July 5.

The Lantern Festival – Through March 8.

Artists at Work – Through June 21.

60 Seconds: Polaroids from the Collection – March 14-August 16.

Galloping Steed: Celebrating the Year of the Horse in Chinese Paintings – March 14-August 23.

Danielle Mckinney: Shelter – March 28-October 4.

RAW: In Retrospect – March 28-September 27.

Portrait Mode: Self-reflections from Past, Present, and Future – Through August 16 (art by students).

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.

• March 6 – Jazz Friday//ISA Family Night//Bita Alba Music
• March 13 – St. Patrick’s celebration with Bangers and Mash.
• March 20 – Hue & Harmony wellness night, with a screening of The King of Color, chair yoga with Tamara Evans and sound bath with Babbette Shughrue.
• March 27 – Music by Jobi, whose sound blends hip-hop, jazz, funk, and soul into a vibrant, feel-good experience.

LECTURES
ArtSpeaks | Trevor Paglen – 6 p.m. Friday, March 6. Welcome to the world of the weird: How infrastructure, AI, mind control, and psyops are rewiring reality. In this talk, Trevor Paglen looks at the strange systems that shape how we see and understand the world today. From the cables under the ocean to the satellites overhead, from algorithms that guess what we’re thinking to media designed to steer what we believe — Paglen traces how power hides in plain sight. Cost: Museum admission/Members free.

ArtSpeaks | Russell Shorto – 6 p.m. Friday, March 13.
How did the art of Rembrandt and his contemporaries reflect the spirit of a nation expanding across the world? Join Russell Shorto as he uncovers the mindset that powered Dutch art, trade, and empire in the 17th century. Cost: Museum admission/Members free.

A Closer Look | Weeping Woman – 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. Quincy Bruckerhoff, Director of Adult Learning and Engagement, will take a closer look at Viola Frey's sculpture Weeping Woman. Cost: Museum Admission/members free.

Film and Talkback | The King of Color: Unveiling the Story Behind Pantone's Visionary Creator – 6 p.m. Friday, March 20. Discover the fascinating documentary, The King of Color, which delves into the life and legacy of Lawrence Herbert, the genius behind the Pantone Matching System (PMS). Learn how Herbert's idea revolutionized the way artists, designers, and brands communicate through color. Talkback with Lawrence Herbert after the film. Cost: Museum admission/Members free.

Artist Talk | Danielle Mckinney: Shelter and RAW: In Retrospect – 6 p.m. Friday, March 27. Arden Sherman, Glenn W. and Cornelia T. Bailey Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, will lead a discussion with Njideka Akunyili Crosby and Svenja Deininger about their work and the future of women artists inside art institutions.
Cost: Museum Admission/Members FREE

ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Mindful Moments – Noon Monday, March 2. 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
Hollywood Gems Film Series – 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 22. Lady Sings the Blues, 1972. 2 hours, 24 minutes. The story of the troubled life and career of the legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday. Starring Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, and Richard Pryor, and directed by Sidney J Furie. Cost: Museum admission/Members free.

Jazz Brunch – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 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. This weekend: The Adam Douglass Trio. Space is limited; online reservations at norton.org/Restaurant.

ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Family Studio | Life in Motion: Everyday Moments & Magical Routines – 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m. or 1-2:20 p.m. Saturdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28. This month, we’ll celebrate the beauty and magic of daily life. Families will explore artworks from the Norton’s Collection that capture ordinary moments, play, rituals, and quiet joys. Then, create your own art inspired by the routines, games, and little adventures that make your day extraordinary. Children ages 5 – 12, and their accompanying grown-ups, participate in a 15-minute spotlight tour, followed by a related art workshop. Space is limited; online registration required at norton.org/familyprograms

Book + Art – 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri and Jane Peterson’s St. Mark’s in Venice. Over the span of a year, we follow a woman who wavers between stasis and movement and her need to belong and to be free. This is a story about transformation, exuberance, dread, attachment, and estrangement. Read the book and enjoy the discussion and the gallery talk focused on St. Mark’s in Venice by Jane Peterson, led by a Norton staff member. E-books and e-audiobooks are available on the cloudLibrary app.
Space is limited; online registration required. This is a free program.

Adult Sketch Class – 1-3 p.m. Monday, March 9. Join Norton Teaching Artist Shannon Walker in the galleries and experience the Norton’s Collection through sketching. Receive guidance to improve your drawing skills as you engage with works of art and build community with other local artists. Various principles and techniques of drawing will be addressed. Bring your own sketchbook (size limit of 11 x 14 inches) and pencils only. Space is limited; online registration required. Cost: $35 per person/Members $20.

Family Autism Art Workshop – 1-2 p.m. (K-6th Grade) and 3-4 p.m. (7th-12th Grade) Sunday, March 15. The program is for children with autism and their families, and 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. Registration opens one month in advance. For more information and to register for the workshop, visit norton.org. This is a free program.

Teen Sketch Workshop – 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 28. Join us for a unique, Collection-inspired sketching workshop designed for teens ages 14 – 18. Participants will explore the galleries, drawing inspiration from the artworks on display to develop their imaginative sketches. Under the guidance of the Teen Collective members, students will learn techniques to refine their observational drawing skills. All materials will be provided.

Space is limited to 15 students; online registration required. Visit norton.org/teens for more information. This is a free program.

SPECIAL EVENT
School's Out! – 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, March 19. Start your spring break at the Norton. School’s Out! offers free admission for children 18 and under and their accompanying adults. Enjoy all the Museum has to offer, including drop-in family activities, youth-friendly tours, and community pop-ups.  
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