Society of The Four Arts
The Society of the Four Arts was founded in 1936. Its campus on the Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach is home to the Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery Building, which includes the Esther B. O’Keeffe Art Gallery, a concert hall auditorium, two libraries, an administration building, and gardens. The Plaza's original building by Maurice Fatio now houses a library. TheO'Keefe Gallery building was designed by architect Addison Mizner. There is an admission fee for the Esther B. O'Keeffe Art Gallery.
The Mary Alice Fortin Children's Art Gallery is located on the second floor of the Rovensky Administration building, as well as the Four Arts Children’s Library. Admission is free.
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