Women’s Walk Weekend

Women’s Walk Community Day
March 19 / 12-5 pm
Cost: Museum Admission/Members free
Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Norton. View the Women’s Walk of great women artists through history on Cranesnest Way. Enjoy live music, performances, and access the smartphone tour to view the five new names recently added to the 50 already featured on the Walk.
Schedule of Events
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The Art Wellness Exchange: Redefining Your Wellness Journey at the Norton Museum of Art
Galleries and Korman
Allow art to help you relax and recharge during this special wellness-focused workshop. This 90-minute session takes place in the Museum galleries and utilizes the arts and social interaction to promote mental wellness and community connections. This session dives into self-care practices and skills, encouraging participants to expand their definition of wellness to encompass emotional well-being.
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Revolutionary Storytime with Rohi’s Readery
Meet in Fabricant Lobby, Garden
Revolutionary Storytime will feature a book honoring International Women’s Month during the Women’s Walk Weekend Festival. Read a book and participate in an art activity to continue learning while building empowerment of self and creating community ties.
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Curator-led Tour with Tiera Ndlovu
Galleries
Join Tiera Ndlovu, Curatorial Assistant at the Norton, for a tour focused on works of art by women in the collection.
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Norton Restaurant Pop-up
Colonnade
Stop by the Norton Store’s outdoor pop-up to shop.
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Open Studio with IS Projects
Gormley Lawn
IS Projects: Paper Marbling and Letterpress
Join IS Projects for Suminagashi Paper Marbling and Letterpress Printing with real, vintage wood type from IS Projects' antique type collection! Participants will get to try their hand at Japanese style paper marbling using just water and ink to create intricate and unique designs. While the marbling dries, visitors can set up their own text using wood type on the vintage sign printing press then print their design onto their marbled piece! Each participant will leave with their own marbled masterpieces and authentic, hands-on insight into two huge facets of the paper and printing world. -
Norton Store Pop-up featuring local women-owned businesses
Goergen Garden
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Garden Games
Gormley Lawn
Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four, Cornhole, and Giant Checkers
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Access the Smartphone Tour with TASq
Cranesnest Way, one block south of the Museum
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Announcement and Presentation of New Names added to the Walk
Goergen Garden
Maria Martinez, ceramist, Tewa Pueblo
Lola Alvarez Bravo, photographer, Mexico
Hung Liu, painter, b. China, d. in USA
Emily Kame Kngwarreye, leading artist in the aboriginal art movement in Australia
Josephine Ifueko Omigie, multiple media, Nigeria -
Concert with Esme Patterson
Goergen Garden
Hailing from Denver, Colorado, Esmé Patterson is a magnetic performer and songwriter. She is a founding member of the Denver-based indie folk group Paper Bird.
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Docent Spotlight Talks
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Family Tour with Norton Teaching Artist, Ingrid Sanchez
Meet in Great Hall
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Artist Demo with FemAle Brew Fest
Goergen Garden
Live art demo with artist Brandy Rumirez, Graphic Designer at Funky Buddha Brewery.
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Women Crafting Beer: A Panel Discussion
Korman
Join an engaging panel discussion with women brewer experts to learn more about the history of women in the beer brewing industry and the art and craft of brewing. This panel has been organized by FemAle Brew Fest.
Panelists include Brandy Rumiez of Funky Buddha Brewery, Emily Ellsworth of 26° Brewing Company and Stephanie Harper of Islamorada Beer Company & Islamorada Distilling. Moderated by Frances Antonio-Martineau of FemAle Brew Fest.
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Beer Tasting: Organized by FemAle Brew Fest
Goergen Garden
Islamorada Beer Company (Locations: Keys and North Pierce)
26° Brewing Co. (Location: Pompano Beach)
Motorworks Brewing (Location: Bradenton, Orlando)
Deadwords Brewing (Location: Orlando) -
Music by Women Composers: Pioneers to Present
Stiller Auditorium, ticketed event
Cost: Museum Admission + $15/ Members $10Registration is open February 11 and online payment is required. Walk-Ins welcome if tickets remain on the day of the program
Award-winning pianist Yoko Sata Kothari returns to the Norton for a very special concert featuring music composed by women, including works by Clara Schumann and Fanny Mendelssohn, African American spirituals by Florence Price, ragtime by Muriel Pollock and others.
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Sculpture Garden Tour
Meet in Great Hall
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Curator-led Tour with Rachel Gustafson
Meet in Great Hall
Join J. Rachel Gustafson, Senior Director of Curatorial Operations and Research at the Norton, for a tour focused on works of art by women in the collection. -
Concert: Yoli Mayor
Yoli Mayor is a soul singer and songwriter from Miami, Florida. In 2017 she was a semifinalist for the show America’s Got Talent.
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Docent Spotlight Talks