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Arts & Museums Society of the Four Arts - Art / Museums 2 Four Arts Plaza Palm Beach, FL 33480 About the Society of the Four ArtsThe Society of the Four Arts is a nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1936 by a group of prominent Palm Beach residents to meet the cultural needs of the growing resort community. The four arts which constitute the Society’s mission are music, drama, literature, and art. Every season from November through April, The Four Arts presents notable speakers, concerts, films, educational programs, and art exhibitions to the public. The Four Arts campus along the Intracoastal Waterway is home to a gallery building with a concert hall auditorium, two libraries, an administration building, and beautiful gardens. The Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery Building The Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery Building houses both an art gallery and a 750 seat auditorium. An art gallery showcases art exhibitions throughout the season and the Walter S. Gubelmann auditorium features concerts, lectures and films. The Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery Building Hours During Season (November through April): Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Gioconda and Joseph King Library The original building, designed in 1936 by architect Maurice Fatio, now houses The Gioconda and Joseph King Library. The Library – which contains over 65,000 books, periodicals, videotapes, DVDs, CDs and books on audiotape – serves the Town of Palm Beach. The library is open to all visitors without charge; borrowing privileges may be obtained for a small annual membership fee. Throughout the season, the King Library presents noted authors as part of its Florida Voices series. King Library Hours Year Round: Monday to Friday, l0 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Closed Sundays and Holidays During Season (November through May): Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday evenings until 7:30 p.m. The John E. Rovensky Administration Building Once the Embassy Apartment Building, the Rovensky Administration Building was renovated in the mid 1990s and is now home to staff offices, The Children’s Library and Campus on the Lake workshops. Administrative Office Hours: Throughout the year: Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Four Arts Children’s Library The Children’s Library is located on the second floor of the John E. Rovensky Administration Building. Children are invited to borrow books, use computers, and enjoy special event programs free of charge. Art exhibitions of special interest to young people are displayed in the Mary Alice Fortin Children’s Art Gallery throughout the year. Free story time programs for pre-school children are held most Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children’s Library Hours Year Round: Monday to Friday, l0 a.m. - 5 p.m. During Season (November through May): Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden The Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden, on the corner of Royal Palm Way and Cocoanut Row, is an elegant park which was recently remodeled by The Society to be a showpiece for Palm Beach. Visitors are invited to stroll through the grounds, enjoying the natural beauty of the landscaping and the carefully selected sculptures. Two beautiful fountains accent the north and south ends of the garden. Benches and chairs provide the ideal spot for enjoying conversation or a good book. The Four Arts Botanical Gardens The Four Arts Gardens, owned by The Society and maintained by The Garden Club of Palm Beach, are demonstration gardens originally designed in 1938 to display the diversity of tropical plants suitable for landscaping in the South Florida climate. The Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden and Four Arts Botanical Garden Hours: Seven days a week 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Website: www.fourarts.org/ Phone Number: (561) 655-7227 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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