The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach is hosting two new exhibitions through October, both part of its Recognition of Art by Women exhibition series. One is a solo show featuring 40 paintings by Danielle McKinney, an emerging artist who is also opening a show at Marianne Boesky Gallery in New York. The other exhibition is not named but continues the museum's focus on women artists. Chief Curator Rachel Gustafson discussed the shows on a local news segment, also promoting the museum's Art After Dark program on Friday nights with extended hours and reduced admission.
These exhibitions matter because they underscore the Norton Museum's significant outperformance of national standards in exhibiting art by women—44% of its exhibitions feature women artists, compared to the national average of 14%. This commitment, sustained over 15 years, positions the museum as a leader in gender equity in the visual arts. The solo show by Danielle McKinney also highlights the museum's role in showcasing important emerging contemporary artists, bridging local audiences with broader art-world trends.