What a night! 🌸 Opening night of the 2026 BLOOM! Juried Exhibition was nothing short of incredible, with over 700 guests filling the museum to celebrate art, creativity, and community. The galleries were alive with conversation as visitors had the chance to mix and mingle with our featured artists, making for a truly special and personal experience. The evening was …
On Thursday, 5 February 2026, the R.W. Norton Art Gallery hosted the opening reception for Daydreams: A Pop-Up Exhibit by Whitney Pollock—and it was a wonderful evening filled with art, conversation, and community. Guests filtered into the gallery with excitement, ready to see Whitney Pollock’s newest collection. The pop-up format gave the show a fresh, energetic feel, and the space …
A Magical Evening at the Norton: Holiday Exhibitions Opening Reception The R.W. Norton Art Gallery kicked off the holiday season with a truly magical evening as we celebrated the opening of our festive exhibitions, A Storybook Christmas and Yuletide: Holiday Favorites from the Norton. Nearly 200 guests filled the galleries, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere that set the tone …
Applications Now Open for the 10th Annual BLOOM! Juried Exhibition at R.W. Norton Art Gallery Each spring, the grounds of the R.W. Norton Art Gallery burst into color as thousands of azaleas transform the museum gardens into one of Shreveport’s most breathtaking sights. Inspired by this annual spectacle, the Norton created BLOOM!, a juried art exhibition celebrating creativity, growth, and …
CALL FOR ARTISTS: A Storybook Christmas Holiday Juried Exhibition at the Norton . 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 holiday exhibition celebrating the wonder, nostalgia, and imagination of holiday tales and timeless characters. Artists are encouraged to create original works inspired …
On Thursday, August 28th, we opened the doors to one of the most anticipated exhibitions of the year: New Orleans in Art: A Love Letter from the Crescent City. The evening was nothing short of magical, filled with energy, community, and the vibrant spirit of New Orleans itself. We were thrilled to welcome more than 430 guests to the reception—an …
New Orleans in Art: A Love Letter from the Crescent City is a vibrant show featuring the work of 50 incredible artists—each one sharing their personal love story with New Orleans. From the soulful streets of the French Quarter to the rhythm of second lines and the glow of gas lamps, this exhibition is a celebration of the spirit, color, …
COLOR! 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 …
