Norton Museum of Art
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The Norton Museum of Art, located in West Palm Beach, is home to over 5,000 works of art consisting of European, American, Chinese, Contemporary Art and Photography. It was founded by Ralph Hubbard Norton and his wife Elizabeth Calhoun Norton in 1941. Norton, who before moving to West Palm Beach, was the head of the ACME Steel Company wanted to preserve and share his large collection. The Norton has grown over the years and strives to share the permanent collection with the public while educating and promoting arts education throughout the community.
Currently, they are running some special exhibitions that you should not miss including:
In the Hands of African American Collectors: The Personal Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey (April 19 – July 20)
This exhibition offers a look into the journey experienced by the Kinseys. It includes slave owner’s documents, brilliant paintings and other important works of art by important African American artists.
Alexander Calder Jewelry (February 19 – June 15)
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According to Norton Museum of Art Director, Christina Orr-Cahall, “For Alexander Calder, each piece of jewelry was a work of sculptural art. His inventive jewelry techniques echoed those used for his world-famous sculptures.” His jewelry has the same feel as his mobiles and continues to have a 3-D aspect and each piece is hammered and chiseled precisely.
Rubens to Corot (from March 19th)
This new collection at the Norton was a gift from Mrs. George T. Delacorte and is made up of 65 objects including Old Master, 19th and 20th Century paintings and sculptures from artists such as Rembrandt, Adriaen Hanneman and Joaquin Sorolla. This addition of Old Master works has increased the Norton’s collection making it the largest of Old Master paintings in the state of Florida.
In addition, the Norton has a full service cafe called Cafe 1451 and a beautiful gift store.
If you live in West Palm Beach, the Norton offers free admission on Saturdays. Residents of Palm Beach County receive free admission on the first Saturday of every month with proof of residency.
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