Request for Photo Permit

If you would like to use The Society of the Four Arts gardens or grounds for professional portraits or any staged, formal or professional photography, you must request a permit. Requests can be made one week or more before the photo shoot.

If your request is approved by The Four Arts, a link to purchase the $100 permit will be provided at least 72 hours before. You will be issued a receipt after purchase to keep on hand to show at The Four Arts.

Please note the following are prohibited and will not be approved for a permit:

Commercial or promotional photography, including for any editorial content or social media content creation
Videography, including for any editorial content or social media content creation
Wedding or engagement photography
Wedding ceremonies or receptions

Permits have specific hours of availability:

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.

In addition:

Multiple Group or Multiple Family Portrait sessions on a single permit are not permitted. Portrait sessions must be purchased by individual (or participating) families.
Additional equipment besides cameras, such as drones, ladders, or lights, is not permitted.
The sculptures in the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden, Four Arts Demonstration Garden, and on The Four Arts Campus may not be photographed due to copyright restrictions.
Do not climb on sculptures or enter the fountain areas or any other designated garden space.
Please do not take photos inside The Four Arts buildings.
There are no refunds on Photo Permits.

To request a permit, please fill out the form below. Thank you.

Request for a Photography Permit

Please fill out the form below and click submit in order to be considered for a photo permit.

"*" indicates required fields

Date of Photo Shoot (as eight number digit ex. 12312020)*

Time of Photo Shoot*

Select only 10 or 11 AM; 12, 1, 2, 3, or 4 PM

Select 00-60

Permits are allowed only between 10 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. daily. All photoshoots must be concluded by 4:45 pm.

Reason for photoshoot*

Please be detailed in the purpose of your photoshoot. You may be eligible for our no-fee permit instead of our paid permit.

Main Contact Name*

First Last

Main Contact Email*

Main Contact Phone Number*

Main Contact Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Number of Participants*

Number of vehicles*

Parking may be restricted due to programs and events taking place. Please indicate the number of vehicles that will require parking during your photo shoot.

Request for a Photography Permit

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