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Since its founding in 1978, the Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center has provided a world-class visual and performing arts venue for the enjoyment of the residents of the Fox Valley area and Northern Illinois.

The Norris, a generous gift to the Fox Valley from the Norris Foundation, includes an exceptional art exhibition gallery and a 1,000-seat theater with the stage area, acoustics, lighting and mechanicals to host the most elaborate performances.

With the support of generous donors, benefactors and friends who care about bringing top-caliber talent to the Fox Valley, the Norris continues presenting a great lineup of exhibits and performances. Please join us in supporting the performing and visual arts!

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The Norris Gallery

In addition to hosting art exhibits featuring all major genres of visual art, The Norris Gallery has become one of the area’s most vibrant venues for smaller scale concerts and other performances.

Music in the Gallery

The Norris presents a series of concerts in the gallery, featuring a variety of styles and genres. The east gallery provides an intimate venue for up to 150 concert patrons.

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Art in the Gallery

Since opening in 1978, the Norris Gallery has hosted hundreds of exhibits featuring the work of thousands of artists. Check here for the latest gallery news.

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An Italian Christmas with Fox Valley Opera

Maureen Christine: “Your Hit Parade – Global Edition”

Fox Valley Concert Band – Animated!

Martina Mathisen’s Women in History

Northern Illinois University Steelband at The Norris

Classical Jazz, with John Dorhauer’s Heisenberg Uncertainty Players

The Lewis and Clark Expedition, with Terry Lynch

The Creation of Carousel, with Charles Troy

Simply Wally! The Man of Many Voices, Wally Swiatly

Latest News

Norris Gallery Announces Holiday Closure

Norris Gallery Welcomes Yellow House Artists Exhibit

Vicinity artists honored, exhibit on display through November 3

Upcoming Events

Fox Valley Concert Band, Home for the Holidays

Pete Ellman Big Band

University of Wisconsin Varsity Band

Jim Perona: All Things Guitar

Robbie Ellis, from the Piano

Fox Valley Concert Band: Halcyon Hearts

Rediscovering the 1849 Richards Riot in St. Charles

Ides of March with Jim Peterik – 60th Anniversary Celebration Concert with Orchestra

Tricia Park, Violin Solos: From Bach to BTS

Chad Goodman, from the Podium

Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen: Contemporary Folk

Rhapsody in Blue at 100 and the Great American Songbook: Shout Section Big Band with Pianist Jeffrey LaDeur

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The Norris Gallery

In addition to hosting art exhibits featuring all major genres of visual art, The Norris Gallery has become one of the area’s most vibrant venues for smaller scale concerts and other performances.

Music in the Gallery

Art in the Gallery

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The Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center

Latest News

Upcoming Events

Welcome To The Norris

Visit our YouTube channel for a variety of Norris-produced videos.

The Norris Gallery

In addition to hosting art exhibits featuring all major genres of visual art, The Norris Gallery has become one of the area’s most vibrant venues for smaller scale concerts and other performances.

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Our Sponsors

The Dellora A. Norris Cultural Arts Center