About
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.
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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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August 21 - September 21
Paws & Pose: A Pup-Up Exhibit
August 28 - November 23
New Orleans in Art: A Love Letter from the Crescent City
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🦋 New Orleans in Art • Artist Highlight 🦋
“Beacon of the Bayou” by Julie Burton
Shreveport, Louisiana
Instagram • @julieannburtonart
Culturalyst: www.culturalyst.com/julie_burton
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About the artist: Julie Burton is a Shreveport native. She spends her days teaching visual arts for the Bossier Parish Talented Arts program, devotes her evenings to her family, and her very late nights and summers to her artwork. She enjoys working with charcoal and soft pastels, but is most known for her gouache and ink paintings. Her work is heavily influenced by nature. She has an ever growing collection of found objects including (but not limited to) rocks and minerals, fossils, and shells in her home. She cherishes all the acorns, feathers, and empty wasp nests her children bring into the house, and often uses them for inspiration in her work. She not only hopes to nurture a love for nature in her children, but also to remind us all of the beauty in the world around us.
About the piece: New Orleans is a city like no other, rich with a culture all her own. Her light and vibrancy are balanced by darkness and mystery, creating a magic that is both seen and felt. She offers warmth and wonder, a soft landing even in the darkest of times. Like the moths, each with their own colors and patterns, we musicians, artists, outcasts, dreamers, and revelers feel her call. Her street lamps are quiet beacons, drawing all kinds to come, stay a while, and bathe in her glow.
Yesterday, we were honored to welcome a group of Airmen from Barksdale Air Force Base to the Norton! 🇺🇸✨
They enjoyed a wonderful tour led by our dedicated Norton docents, learned about upcoming events and festivals from @emerie118, and capped off the visit with a peaceful stroll through our beautiful botanical gardens.
We are so grateful for their time, service, and enthusiasm—we hope they left feeling inspired and refreshed, and we look forward to seeing them again soon!
🎬 Step back in time with us for Reel Adventures: The Kid on Friday, September 19th!
Charlie Chaplin’s first full-length feature film is a heartwarming mix of comedy and tenderness that’s just as moving today as it was over 100 years ago. Did you know Chaplin not only starred as the iconic Tramp, but also wrote, directed, produced, and even composed the music for many of his films? A true one-man movie machine!
✨ Gather your friends and family, brush up on that trivia, and get ready to laugh (and maybe tear up a little) with one of cinema’s greatest legends.
🎟 Tickets are on sale now—don’t miss this chance to see Chaplin’s magic on the big screen! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1450027945619?aff=oddtdtcreator
🎬✨ TOMORROW! ✨🎬
Please join us for a showing of "AirBud" sponsored by Raising Cane`s 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 7:30 PM. Picnics allowed.
Trucks: @hotdawghut @joes2geaux @coffee_krewe.sbc
This is a dog-friendly event. Please make sure to keep your dog on a leash at all times and pick up after you furry friend. If your dog does not do well around crowds, this may not be the event for them.
Please no smoking or tobacco products at this event.
This movie is rated PG from 1997.
CLICK HERE for a link to Common Sense Media about the movie: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/air-bud
✨ New Orleans in Art • Artist Highlight ✨
“Stella Polaris Day & Night” by Zana Ranđelović-Brown
New Orleans, Louisiana
Instagram • @zanabrownstudio
Facebook • Zana Brown Studio
Website • www.zanabrownstudio.com
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About the Artist: Zana Ranđelović-Brown is a Serbian-born, New Orleans–based fine artist whose work explores the spiritual and emotional dialogue between femininity and masculinity, nature, and dreamlike storytelling. Known for her larger-than-life canvases, Ranđelović-Brown blends European roots with the vibrancy of her adopted home, creating paintings that evoke both mystery and connection. Her work has been exhibited and collected internationally, while she remains deeply rooted in New Orleans.
About the Piece: The Stella Polaris series was born from the feeling of being lost and the timeless search for guidance. The North Star, both as a collective symbol and as an intimate compass, became a point of reflection. In these works, Zana Ranđelović-Brown translates this search into her own personal quest - exploring the balance of feminine and masculine energies within herself and within the world. The duality of Stella Polaris: Day and Stella Polaris: Night embodies this dialogue between light and shadow, movement and stillness, the feminine and the masculine - reminder that orientation is not only external but also an inner journey.
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Come see "Paws & Pose: A Pup-Up Exhibit" on view through 21 September!
⚜ New Orleans in Art • Artist Highlight ⚜
“Magnolia Flowers” by Morgan Gray
River Ridge, Louisiana
Instagram • @morganpaintsstuff
Website • www.morganpaintsstuff.com
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About the Artist: Morgan Gray, known by her instagram handle, Morgan Paints Stuff, is a force in the world of southern art.
Gray’s work—intuitive, feminine, and richly textured—defies simple categorization, although she settles on “expressionism with portraiture and abstraction” when pressed. Her palette is instantly recognizable, dominated by peaches, burnt sienna, olive greens, and periwinkle blues—colors that convey both warmth and complexity. “I paint what I like and what I would put up in my own home,” Gray says, a statement modestly understating the sophistication of her visual language. Her art resonates deeply, not merely through its aesthetics but through its layered subtleties and inviting charm.
Recurrent motifs in Morgan Gray’s work—suns, moons, swans, checkerboards, and classical busts—reflect a deep affinity for timeless beauty and the divine. These symbols serve as intuitive anchors, blending celestial wonder, vintage nostalgia, and a reverence for art history into each layered composition.
“If something looks off, I just keep layering until it feels right. A mistake usually ends up being what makes the piece interesting.” Much of the texture in Gray’s work emerges from instinctive revisions—moments where corrections evolve into defining features. The end result is polished and intentional, but never overworked—not effortless, but resolved, with every correction buried beneath a finish that feels inevitable.
Are you ready for a movie under the stars? 🎥✨ We invite you to join us this Friday evening (September 12) for Twilight Talkies: AirBud sponsored by Raising Canes Chicken Fingers. This FREE showing is a wonderful way to kick of the weekend. Bonus: the weather looks fantastic!
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Local Food trucks will begin at 6:00 pm with the movie kicking off at 7:30 pm. @hotdawghut @joes2geaux and @coffee_krewe.sbc will be serving up delicious meals and treats!
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.
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Group tours are available on Thursdays and Fridays from 1:00 - 3:30 pm.
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