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.
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Wildflowers: A Pop-Up Exhibit by Jason Archer is the result of sowing creative seeds, which arrive and bloom as solo and collaborative artworks that capture his iconic characters in unrestricted expressions through medium, color and form. About the Artist: Jason Archer is an American visual artist and a driving force in Austin’s contemporary art scene. Blending Pop Art with cultural … |
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Calling all young artists, drama kids, storytellers, and daydreamers! The R.W. Norton Art Gallery will be offering two, week-long Theatre Camps this summer for students. Canvas to Curtain Camp 1: June 1 – 5 invites students who have completed 5th, 6th, and 7th grades (rising into 6th, 7th, or 8th grade.) This summer, let your imagination run wild at Canvas to Curtain: Bringing Art … |
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Museum Menagerie brings the animal kingdom indoors. Drawn entirely from the R.W. Norton Art Gallery’s permanent collection, it features works in a variety of media, including sculptures, drawings, paintings, prints, and more. This exhibition explores how artists have used their artistic expressions to observe and reimagine animals as companions, symbols, and interpretations of the natural world. From intimate studies to … 
From the Archives: Forms in Bronze brings together a selection of bronze sculptures from the museum’s archives for a special pop-up exhibit on view 4 June – 28 June 2026. Spanning a range of styles, subjects, and periods, the exhibition highlights the enduring beauty and expressive power of bronze as a medium. From delicate mythological figures to dynamic Western scenes, …
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The R.W. Norton Art Gallery invites you to the opening reception for Museum Menagerie and From the Archives: Forms in Bronze. Both exhibitions will open the same evening and we want YOU to be the first to see them! Please join us Thursday, 4 June from 5:00–7:00 pm and enjoy speaking with the curator, mingling with art lovers, and just …
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Calling all young artists, drama kids, storytellers, and daydreamers! The R.W. Norton Art Gallery will be offering two, week-long Theatre Camps this summer for students. Canvas to Curtain Camp 2: June 8 – 12 invites students who have completed 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades (rising into 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade.) This summer, let your imagination run wild at Canvas to Curtain: Bringing Art … |
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Please join us for a special tour of artists and artworks representing the queer community on 26 June at 1:30 pm. From Rosa Bonheur to Grant Wood, discover the LGBTQ+ pioneers in our collection who have left their mark on art history. FREE tickets available HERE.
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Join us for a showing of “The Birdcage” on the front lawn of the museum for FREE!! Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a movie under the stars. Local food trucks will be on hand with yummy treats to enjoy starting at 6:00 PM. Movie begins at 8:00 PM. Picnics allowed. Trucks: TBD Please no dogs, smoking, or tobacco …
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America’s 250 commemorates a landmark anniversary in the nation’s history, honoring 250 years of resilience, innovation, and cultural evolution. Drawing from the R.W. Norton Art Gallery’s permanent collection, this exhibition brings together works that capture pivotal moments from America’s past to our present. Through a diverse range of artistic perspectives, America’s 250 invites visitors to reflect on the people, events, … |
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