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The Norton’s permanent collection is quite extensive, including the works of over 100 artists... from Renaissance Old Masters, to modernist iconoclasts and contemporary neo-realists.
In addition, our museum possesses hundreds of sculptures ranging from miniatures and maquettes to life-size pieces in media including bronze, silver, marble, and wood.
Among the oldest works in the Norton are pieces from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Persia and six tapestries dating from the 16th century which once graced the palace of a King of France.
Decorative arts are also featured throughout the museum, including works in porcelain, pressed and blown glass, and 18th - 19th century silver.
Visit Our Botanical Gardens,
and Enjoy the Fusion of Art and Nature
Botanical Gardens Hours: Wednesday - Sunday from sunrise to sunset
No photography or videography, private or commercial, is allowed inside the museum or on the grounds.
Weddings and private events are NOT allowed on the property.
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Events & Exhibitions
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December 4, 2025 - January 11, 2026
A Storybook Christmas & Yuletide: Holiday Favorites from the Norton Holiday Exhibitions
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🎄 "A Storybook Christmas" Artist Highlight 🎄
"Fragile" by Sarah Adams
Instagram • @sarahkatesmakes
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From the Artist: As an artist, this painting is the perfect definition of what a “passion piece” is to me! “A Christmas Story” is one of my very favorite Christmas movies of all time. Seeing it on television every year was always one of the first signs that the holidays had officially arrived! The movie is also a family tradition in the house on Christmas Day, always playing in the background as we spend the morning making cinnamon rolls for breakfast and preparing for dinner for our grand gift exchange with the rest of the family later that night.
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📸 @clearlygrace
It might be the day after Christmas, but we`re dreaming of spring already! ❄️☀️
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Every year the Norton celebrates the season with a juried exhibition focused on the beauty and natural wonder that comes with spring. BLOOM! 2026 is gearing up to be the best year yet with it being our 10th anniversary and we want YOU to submit to the exhibition. Click the link below or in our stories for rules and application.
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Application PDF: https://shorturl.at/iD0Vy
Google Form Application Link: https://shorturl.at/Ia7AU
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Cover Art: @mfilerart
If you have any questions please contact Emily Feazel, Designer of Exhibits & Special Events at emily@rwnaf.org or 318-865-4201 ext 130
Baby, it’s COLD outside! ❄️ Not really...it`s Louisiana.
Stop by the Norton and enjoy a walk through our the galleries. Visit our holiday exhibitions, enjoy activities in the Fairy Tale and Education galleries, or just enjoy a nice walk with a loved one or friend while viewing Rembrandt, Remington, and Rodin (just to name a few 😉).
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The museum is open the rest of the weekend for normal business hours, 1:00-5:00 pm.
It`s the most wonderful time of the year here at the Norton!🎄
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We would like to give a huge holly jolly thank you to everyone who joined us last week for both our Rudolph Ornament Making and Gingerbread Man Decorating events, as well as the beautiful Christmas Quartet performance by All Strings for Granted!
🎅 On the 25th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… 🎅
“A Storybook Christmas” Artist Highlight
“Santa Claus” by Kay R. Wallace
Website • www.kayrwallaceart.com
Facebook • Kay R Wallace Art
Instagram • @kayrwallaceart
✨ On the 24th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… ✨
“A Storybook Christmas” Artist Highlight
“The Christmas Story” by Mary Jean Davis
Website • www.maryjeandavisstudio.com
Facebook • Mary Jean Davis Studio
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From the Artist: The Christmas Story is what Christmas is all about: The Star that the Wise men and the Kings followed; a heavenly host of angels in the sky, a beautiful glow in the sky and the baby Jesus in the manger.
The colors of purple royalty in the trees; a new dawn reflected in the `blood` colors of a rising sun while the stars are brightly shining. The trees represent Northwest Louisiana and North East Texas as I see them on my walks on nature trails. There are even a couple of deer looking in awe.
Tonight is the big night!🎄
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To celebrate, here is a special look at "Christmas Eve Party" (1935) by artist Harold Denison.
Born in Richmond, Michigan, on September 17, 1887, Denison was a fine artist and illustrator who studied at the Art Students League in New York and the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. In the 1930s, he made prints for the American Artists Group, and in the 1920s and `30s, he illustrated for popular publications like Life Magazine, The New Yorker, and Liberty. Denison passed away in Boston Corners, New York, on July 17, 1940. His work can also be found in the collections of the National Gallery of Art, the Amon Carter Museum, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Check out "Christmas Eve Party" on display now in our Holiday Exhibition!
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Museum Holiday Hours:
Wednesday, Dec. 24th (Christmas Eve) - CLOSED
Thursday, Dec. 25th (Christmas Day) - CLOSED
Friday, Dec. 26th - OPEN (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Saturday, Dec. 27th - OPEN (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Sunday, Dec. 28th - OPEN (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
🎄Holiday Hours🎄
Christmas Eve - CLOSED
Christmas Day - CLOSED
New Year’s Day - CLOSED
Collection Highlights
The R.W. Norton Art Gallery boasts an extensive permanent collection that includes more than 400 paintings and a plethora of sculptures representing over 100 artists. Our collection represents a wide variety of styles, time periods, and historical importance.
Schedule a Tour
Group tours are available on Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00 - 3:30 pm.
To request a guided tour for an adult group, please complete our form…