Frequently Asked Questions

We welcome and encourage you to take informal outdoor pictures during your visit to The Four Arts with personal mobile devices or personal cameras.

However, if you are interested in using the gardens or grounds for professional portraits or any staged, formal or professional photography, we ask that you request permission from The Four Arts.

Please note: Permits are only available between 10 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. daily and are subject to inclement weather and the following closures:

Tuesday closures: Both gardens are closed to photo permits on all Tuesdays in January, February, and March.

Special closures: Both gardens will close during inclement weather and are closed on major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Easter). In addition, the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden may be closed due to Four Arts special events.

Not permitted:

  • Commercial or promotional photography, including for any editorial content or social media content creation
  • Videography is not permitted, including for any editorial content or social media content creation
  • Wedding or engagement photography is not permitted
  • Wedding ceremonies or receptions are not permitted
Request a Photo Permit

We are currently not offering any docent or guided tours. We do offer a self-guided Walking Tour of the Sculpture Garden. Complimentary walking tour guide pamphlets are available at the garden entrances just south of the King Library and across from the Dixon Building.

No, The Society of the Four Arts is not a wedding ceremony or reception venue. Wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions, and wedding or engagement photography is not permitted.

No, The Society of the Four Arts does not rent out its facilities for private events, dinners, or meetings.

Membership at The Society of the Four Arts is appealing, so there is often a waiting list to join. A current member may pick up a membership application on your behalf and two members must sponsor your application.

Please note, membership is not required to attend our world-class cultural and educational programs.

The Contemporaries is an exclusive group of young supporters of The Society of the Four Arts, aged 21 to 49. Each year its mission is to educate, enlighten, and inspire you with thought- provoking discussions on a wide range of topics, from the fields of science, contemporary culture, media, and the arts. For any questions, please email Sofia Maduro at campus@fourarts.org.

No, please do not bring your pets as they are not allowed in The Four Arts buildings or gardens. However, trained service animals needed by individuals with disabilities are allowed in all public areas.

Assisted listening devices are available at the O’Keeffe and Dixon box offices.