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.
Line, Form, Fashion! The Art of Style
Special Exhibition • 1 September - 19 November 2023
As Christian Dior once said, "Even when there are no more secrets, fashion remains a mystery." This fall, the R.W. Norton Art Gallery invites you to enjoy Line, Form, Fashion! The Art of Style. This exhibition features 40+ works of fine and poster art ranging from Jane Atché and René Gruau to Michel Canetti and Christian Dior.
In addition to these pieces from the museum’s permanent collection, five Shreveport professional photographers have been asked to create work inspired by this exhibition to be displayed alongside the museum's artwork.
Featured Photographers:
COMING SOON!
Sketchy Business: Magic, Mischief, & Monsters
Special Exhibition • 1 October - 12 November 2023
Sketchy Business: Magic, Mischief, & Monsters is an ink-tastic exhibition inspired by #Inktober, a social media drawing challenge organized by artist Jake Parker. However, us being us, we decided to put our own twist on the challenge by asking artists to create works inspired by a list of words built around the theme "Monsters, Mischief, & Monsters.”
This is an ever-evolving show with the exhibition growing , literally, day by day throughout the month of October. Each morning, an original drawing created by a different artist using that day’s prompt, will be displayed in the museum and on social media. By the end of the month, the exhibition will be complete! Make sure to follow along and see the amazing works created by local artists for this one-of-a-kind show.
Melodious Masterpieces
Do you hear music when you look at a painting? Does a specific scene touch your heart and make you hum a melody? Well, if so, we ask you to join our amazing social media followers who helped curate Spotify playlists full of the songs they hear when looking at pieces from the Norton's permanent collection.
Be sure to follow us on Spotify, Instagram, and Facebook for more music challenges.
A Day at the Museum Coloring Book
Welcome to the R.W. Norton Art Gallery's coloring book!
CLICK HERE to download the full coloring book.
Once you’ve had your way with the Crayolas, please share your creations with the world via social media, using the hashtag #colorthenorton
Happening Soon
Events
Highlights of the Norton Tour (in Spanish)
Sunday | 8 October 2023 | 1:30 PM
Please join us for a guided Highlights of the Norton tour led by our Spanish-speaking Museum docent. The tour will feature an introduction to the Norton and an overview of the Museum’s collection. This 45-minute tour will be conducted in Spanish.
Tour Guidelines:
• Tours are limited to 20 people.
• Each person attending will need their own ticket.
• You MUST have a ticket to attend a tour.
***If you can not make the event after reserving a ticket PLEASE call or email Emily Feazel at (318) 865-4201 ext 130 or emilyfeazel@rwnaf.org so we can release your ticket.
Únase a nosotros para un recorrido guiado por los aspectos más destacados de Norton dirigido por nuestras guías del museo de habla hispana. El recorrido incluirá una introducción al Norton y una descripción general de la colección del museo. Este recorrido de 45 minutos se realizará en español.
Pautas del recorrido:
• Los recorridos están limitados a 20 personas.
• Cada persona que asista necesitará su propia entrada.
• DEBE tener un boleto para asistir a un recorrido.
***Si no puede asistir al evento después de reservar un boleto, POR FAVOR llame o envíe un correo electrónico a Emily Feazel al (318) 865-4201 ext 130 o emilyfeazel@rwnaf.org para que podamos liberar su boleto.
Adquirir los tickets es muy sencillo, sólo tienes que hacer click y seguir las instrucciones ¡no te lo pierdas!
CLICK HERE for tickets.
Line, Form, Fashion! The Art of Style and More Tour
Friday | 13 October 2023 | 1:30 PM
Please join us at the Norton on Friday, October 13th at 1:30 PM for a fabulous tour through our new fierce exhibition Line, Form, Fashion! The Art of Style, featuring works from names like Christian Dior, Jane Atach`e, and Vogue along with photography from five amazing local photographers. This tour will also highlight some of the most fashionable works from the collection throughout the museum!
If you can not make the event after reserving a ticket, PLEASE call or email Emily Feazel at (318) 865-4201 ext 130 or emilyfeazel@rwnaf.org to release your ticket(s) and allow other guests to attend.
CLICK HERE for tickets.
Witches Ride 2023
Saturday | 28 October 2023 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Please join us on Saturday, October 28th for the 4th Annual South Highlands Witches Ride - a festive and fun bike ride through our enchanting neighborhood. Costumes and decorated bikes are encouraged! All adults and kids are welcome! Free and open to the public.
****HELMETS REQUIRED******
WEATHER PERMITTING*
10:15 am - Meet up at Rhino Coffee for coffee
10:45 am - Line up for the ride in Pierremont Mall parking lot
11:00 am - 4-mile bike ride begins (we have shortcuts for a shorter ride)
12:00 pm - Food trucks and music at R.W. Norton Art Gallery
Music by DJ Ready Rock!
Food Trucks: TBA
The ride is a leisurely 4-mile ride (there are shortcuts for those wanting a shorter route) on a designated route through South Highlands and will begin promptly at 11 am! The ride will be police escorted. Ride at your own risk!
Hosted and sponsored by the Historic South Highlands Neighborhood Association, Rhino Coffee, and R.W. Norton Art Gallery
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.)
October 6 • Hotel Transylvania sponsored by Raising Cane's
October 20 • Rocky Horror Picture Show
No Pets Allowed at this Event