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Free public art and more abounds in Palm Beach County

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Hundreds of visual artists flock to outdoor street fairs art festivals, not to mention also indoor exhibits, while thousands of visitors show up, in turn, to stroll by myriad collections Throughout the year. 
 
Here's a sampling of what you can find in public art displays across Palm Beach County.
 
at parks (like Boca's Sugar Sand Park, Wildflower Park), government buildings (PB County Library), transit hubs (Brightline Boca), and cultural districts (Downtown WPB, Pineapple Grove Delray)
 
You can also visit free galleries and seasonal art walks. The Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach has a dazzling array of permanent and traveling exhibits and admission is free.
 
Key Locations for Public Art
  • Downtown West Palm Beach: Explore the West Palm Beach Arts & Entertainment District for galleries and the Kravis Center, plus outdoor art.
  • Boca Raton: Check out murals at Mizner Park Amphitheater, Brightline Station, and Sugar Sand Park, plus the Boca Raton Museum of Art.
  • Delray Beach: Wander through the Pineapple Grove Arts District for vibrant murals and the Crest Theatre.
  • Jupiter: Visit Harbourside Place for art installations and enjoy Shakespeare by the Sea at Carlin Park.
  • Palm Beach (Town): Explore galleries on Worth Avenue and visit the historic Flagler Museum (Whitehall).
 
Specific Art & Gardens
Countywide Art Programs
  • Palm Beach County Art in Public Places manages art in county facilities like libraries and government buildings, featuring works by local artists. Visit the county  website for a comprehensive list.
  • Boynton Beach
 
Galleries & Centers
  • Cultural Council of Palm Beach County (WPB): Rotating exhibitions.
  • Armory Art Center (WPB): Art school and gallery.
  • Lighthouse ArtCenter (Tequesta): Gallery and art school in North County. 

The list of fee-based museums and galleries also features murals, sculptures, and mosaics, with highlights including the Norton Museum of Art's gardensAnn Norton Sculpture Gardens, and the Mounts Botanical Garden, to name a few. 

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