ArtSpeaks: Rhiannon Paget

Dazzling East and West: Japanese Acrobats and the Making of a Transnational Japanese Spectacle

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FRIDAY, JUNE 5

6 – 7 PM

Rhiannon Paget, Curator for Asian Art at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, explores Hayatake Torakichi’s influential career. Woodblock prints by artists like Utagawa Yoshitora and Utagawa Kunisada II show how the Hayatake troupe blended theatrical tradition, folklore, and spectacle into dynamic performances. Paget will be signing her book Hokusai after the lecture.

Museum admission (members free)

Curator conversation: J. Rachel Gustafson

Regarding the Recognition of Art by Women series

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FRIDAY, JUNE 12

6 – 7 PM

Join J. Rachel Gustafson, Chief Curatorial Officer, for a talk on the history of the Norton’s Recognition of Art by Women (RAW) exhibition series. We’ll explore current research on the representation of women artists within the museum landscape and examine the impactful works of Danielle Mckinney, the 10th artist honored through the RAW program.

Museum admission (members free)

ArtSpeaks: Brian Knowles, M.Ed.

Freedom Is a Process: Juneteenth and the Ongoing Struggle

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FRIDAY, JUNE 19

6 – 7 PM

Juneteenth represents a pivotal moment in history, highlighting that emancipation was just the beginning of the ongoing journey toward freedom. Join Brian Knowles, M.Ed in exploring how freedom is continually fought for and reimagined across generations.

Museum admission (members free)

family studio

Portraits and Perspectives

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saturdays, JUNE 6, 13, 27

11 am – 12:20 pm or 1 – 2:20 pm

Children ages 5 – 12 and their grown-ups enjoy a 15-minute tour followed by an art workshop. Each weekend offers a new experience.

Museum admission (members free)

family autism art workshop

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sunday, june 7

1 – 2 pm (k – 6th grade)

3 – 4 pm (7 – 12th grade)

Join us for an accessible art workshop for the entire family! This 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.

this is a free program

Adult sketch class

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MONDAY, JUNE 8

1 – 3 PM

Join Teaching Artist Shannon Walker in the galleries to sketch from the Norton’s Collection. Get drawing tips, connect with fellow artists, and explore various techniques. Bring your own sketchbook (size limit of 11 x 14 inches) and pencils only. 

$40 per person | $20 Members

mindful moments

Jodi Sypher, M.S. Ed.

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MONDAY, JUNE 22
12 – 1 PM

Join Jodi Sypher 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.

Museum admission (members free)

creative connections

Art for Well-Being

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FRIDAY, JUNE 26
11 am – 1 PM

This is a new program for adults with dementia. Led by Manuela Gonzalez, an artist and museum educator experienced in working with adults with memory issues, this workshop will include a meaningful art centered conversation and art activity designed to counteract isolation and create a positive emotional and cognitive experience.This is a FREE event

This is a FREE program

Art After Dark

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EVERY FRIDAY

JUNE 5, 12, 19, 26

5 – 10 PM

The Norton comes to life after hours, blending art, music, and hands-on experiences into an inspiring and unforgettable evening.

$10 ADULTS & SENIORS

$5 STUDENTS

(MEMBERS FREE)

Jazz Brunch

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sunday, JUNE 14

11 am – 3 pm

Ease into your Sunday with the smooth sound of jazz and an irresistible buffet spread that’s as soulful as the music. The Restaurant serves up classic brunch fare with endless mimosas or Bloody Marys for $25 per person. Each date highlights talented musicians from South Florida’s jazz community.

Hollywood gems: a classic film series

Johnny Tremain (1957) 1 HR, 20 MIN

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sunday, JUNE 14

2 – 3:30 pm

Johnny Tremain is drawn into the Revolutionary War and becomes a patriot fighting to free the colonies from England. Along the way, he learns about life and about himself. Starring Hal Salmaster, Luana Patten, and Jeff York, and directed by Robert Stevenson.

Museum admission (members free)

Member happy hour

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Friday, JUNE 19

5 – 7 pm

Join us for Member Happy Hour at The Restaurant, featuring beer and wine specials, perfect for unwinding while appreciating art and connecting with fellow members.

Hollywood Gems: A Classic Film Series

1776 (1972) 2 HR, 21 MIN

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sunday, JUNE 28

2 – 4:30 pm

A musical retelling of the American Revolution’s political struggle in the Continental Congress to declare independence. Starring William Daniels, Howard Da Silva, and Ken Howard, and directed by Peter H. Hunt.

Museum admission (members free)

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THROUGH OCTOBER 4, 2026

DANIELLE MCKINNEY: SHELTER

Danielle Mckinney, Sandman, 2024 (detail)

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THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27, 2026

RECOGNITION OF ART BY WOMEN: IN RETROSPECT

Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Super Blue Omo, 2016 (detail)

EXHIBITION SUPPORT

PROGRAM SUPPORT

Free Saturday Admission for Palm Beach County Residents during Summer at the Norton was made possible by the generosity of the Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation.

Support for Artspeaks: Rhiannon Paget was provided by the Gayle and Paul Gross Education Endowment Fund and John and Heidi Niblack.

Support for Curator Conversation: J. Rachel Gustafson Regarding the Recognition of Art by Women series was provided by the Leonard and Sophie Davis Fund/MLDauray Arts Initiative, and the Gayle and Paul Gross Education Endowment Fund.

Support for Artspeaks: Brian Knowles, M.Ed. was provided by the Gayle and Paul Gross Education Endowment Fund.

Major support for Family Studio was provided by the June Hirsch Jones Foundation. Additional support provided by The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Program Fund for Families, The Sarah Vierck Mettler Family Fund, and The Samuel Rosenthal Foundation Endowment for Education and Outreach Programs.

Support for Family Autism Art Workshop was provided by the Elise M. Besthoff Charitable Foundation and David and Jennifer Feldman.

Support for Adult Sketch Class with Shannon Walker was provided by the Maurer Family Fund for Arts Education Endowment.

Art After Dark was made possible by the generosity of The Addison Hines Charitable Trust.

ARTWORKS AND IMAGES

William Wegman (American, born 1943) Dotted Rhythm, 1990 (detail), Unique color Polaroid, 24 x 20 in. (61 x 50.8 cm), Purchase, the Rose L. Kraft Fund, 93.2 , © William Wegman

Charles Griffin Farr (American, 1908 – 1997), The Painter (A Self-portrait), 1941 (detail), Egg tempera on Masonite, 22 x 18 in. (55.9 x 45.7 cm), Purchase, R. H. Norton Trust in memory of Brant Snyder, President of the Board of Trustees (1969–72, 1981–83, 1989–93) and Acting Director (1989–90), 2007.1, © Artist’s Estate

Danielle Mckinney (American, born 1981), Sandman, 2024 (detail), Oil on linen, 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm), Private Collection, © Danielle Mckinney. Courtesy of the artist, Marianne Boesky Gallery, New York and Aspen, and Galerie Max Hetzler, Berlin | Paris | London | Marfa. Photo Credit: Pierre Le Hors

He Qingtai (born Louis Antoine de Poirot, France, 1735 – 1813), Horses, Second half of the 18th century (detail), Ink and colors on paper, album leaves, 16 x 22 in. (40.6 x 55.9 cm), On loan from the Dongguan Lou Collection

Njideka Akunyili Crosby (Nigerian, born 1983), Super Blue Omo, 2016 (detail), Acrylic, transfers, colored pencil, and collage on paper, 83 3/4 x 107 3/4 in. (212.7 x 273.7 cm), Purchase, acquired through the generosity of Jim and Irene Karp, 2016.178, © Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Courtesy Victoria Miro Gallery

Alejandro Cohen, View of Caracas, 2025 (detail)

Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786 – 1865), Kabuki Actor Iwai Kumesaburō III (1829 – 1882) as Shirai Gonpachi and an Unidentified Actor as a Kamuro, from the series Matches for Thirty-six Selected Poems with Kabuki Plays (Mitate sanjūrokku sen), 1856 (detail), Woodblock print, ink, and color on paper, 13 5/8 x 9 1/8 in. (34.6 x 23.2 cm), Gift of David Patten, NA1999.1.60