EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
“Culture delivered on a daily basis.” -Steve Porter, Visual Artist
Happening Now
Special Exhibitions
The R.W. Norton Art Gallery hosts numerous exhibitions and events throughout the year.
We are proud to host both family-friendly community events and events for the 21-and-older crowd.
COLOR!
Special Exhibition • 5 June - 10 August 2025
Join us on a vibrant journey through the spectrum of COLOR!, an exciting exhibition drawn entirely from the R.W. Norton Art Gallery’s permanent collection. This dynamic show explores the powerful role of color in art history—how artists across time and cultures have used red for passion, blue for divinity, gold for glory, and beyond. From luminous landscapes to bold portraiture, COLOR! reveals how hue is used by artists and others to communicate mood, meaning, and movement, offering visitors a fresh perspective on familiar works. Come discover the stories of the spectrum!
Sisters in Art: Women in Print
Special Exhibition • Women's Gallery
This spring, the Norton welcomes Women in Print, our latest Sisters in Art exhibition, to our permanent Women’s Gallery. This exhibition offers a delightful look at a baker’s dozen of women artists whose medium of choice is printmaking. It includes the rich and varied works of artists such as Kyra Markham, Christis Tirado, Inga Britta Mills, Karen Whitman, Deborah Maris Lader, Dame Laura Knight, Peggy Bacon, and Clare Leighton.
These women have employed printmaking to address topics as diverse as personal identity, social issues, and even the creative process itself. Among the works of art selected for this exhibition are a number of new additions to our permanent collection featured here for the first time.
CLICK HERE for the Digital Catalogue
Calling All Artists!
A Storybook Christmas • Juried Exhibition
Submission Deadline • 3 November 2025
The magic of the season is already calling! We invite you artists to submit work for A Storybook Christmas, the R.W. Norton Art Gallery’s 2025 Christmas exhibition celebrating the wonder, nostalgia, and imagination of holiday tales and timeless characters.
Artists are encouraged to create original works inspired by:
• Classic storybook characters
• Holiday favorites and winter folklore
• Iconic characters and magical moments
• Childhood nostalgia and seasonal storytelling
From beloved reindeer and enchanted castles to gingerbread worlds and fairytale dreams, this exhibition will transform the museum into a whimsical holiday wonderland that delights all ages.
Let your imagination sleigh ride through the pages of childhood wonder—submit your work and help us bring A Storybook Christmas to life!.
Happening Soon
Events
International Dog Day Tour
Friday • 22 August 2025 • 1:30 PM
Celebrate International Dog Day with a tail-wagging tour at the R.W. Norton Art Gallery! Join us as we sniff out the many delightful depictions of dogs throughout our collection—from loyal companions in classic portraits to playful pups in whimsical scenes. This fun and informal tour is perfect for art lovers and dog enthusiasts alike. Come see how man’s best friend has inspired artists for centuries!
CLICK HERE to reserve your ticket.
New Orleans in Art Opening Reception
Thursday • 28 August 2025 • 5:00 - 7:00 PM
You're invited to the opening of our newest exhibition, New Orleans in Art: A Love Letter from the Crescent City.
Celebrate the spirit of New Orleans through the eyes of 50 incredible artists—each one capturing the beauty, energy, and soul of the Crescent City. Enjoy an evening of art, conversation, light refreshments, and all the charm of NOLA.
FREE and open to the public!
Artists Shown: @thecottonmill @bfelixart Nurhan Gokturk
Twilight Talkies
Join us for our Twilight Talkies series on the first Friday of each month! Starting in April and lasting through October, we show a family-friendly movie on the front lawn of the museum for FREE!! Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars. Sing, dance, and have a GREAT time! Local food trucks will be on hand with yummy treats to enjoy.
Movies start at dusk.
Food trucks available from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Check our social media for a list of trucks.)
No Pets Allowed at this Event
2025 Schedule:
September 19 • Air Bud sponsored by Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
October 3 • Girls Night Out: Mean Girls
October 24 • The Addams Family