About the Society of the Four Arts
The Society of the Four Arts is Palm Beach's best-loved destination for art exhibitions, concerts, films, lectures, workshops and more. The Society of the Four Arts is home to the King Library, the Four Arts Children's Library, and the magnificent Philip Hulitar Sculpture Gardens.
The Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery Building
The Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery Building houses both an art gallery and a 700 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 (December 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 hosts book discussion groups, which are free and open to the public
King Library Hours
Monday to Friday, l0 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (November through May)
Closed Sundays and Holidays
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 April):
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 sho
wpiece 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.
The Society of the Four Arts
2 Four Arts Plaza Palm Beach, FL 33480
Gallery & Box Office: (561) 655-7226
The King Library: (561) 655-2766
The Children's Library: (561) 655-2776
Campus on the Lake Registration: (561) 805-8562
Administration: (561) 655-7227
Administration Fax: (561) 655-7233
