Lake Worth Beach
Why is Lake Worth Beach known for the arts?
Lake Worth Beach is home to the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, the historic Lake Worth Playhouse, glassblowing at the Benzaiten Center, pottery studios, street murals and the nationally known Street Painting Festival — earning it a reputation as the bohemian heart of The Palm Beaches.
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The Lake Worth Playhouse is a historic community theater on Lake Avenue, housed in the former Oakley Theatre, the oldest building on the Art Deco Society of Palm Beach County's register. It presents musicals, plays, film series and live music year-round.
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The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is headquartered in the historic Robert M. Montgomery Jr. Building on Lake Avenue, where free gallery exhibitions showcase Palm Beach County artists. It is also a visitor resource for arts and culture events across the county.
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The Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts is a nonprofit art center in a former railway building in Lake Worth Beach, specializing in glassblowing, flameworking and ceramics. Visitors can watch demonstrations, shop for handmade art or book hands-on classes.
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Flamingo Clay Studio is a nonprofit pottery studio and gallery in downtown Lake Worth Beach, offering ceramics classes, open studio time and handmade pottery for sale. It is a great stop for creative travelers and gift shoppers.
The Lake Worth Playhouse, in the 1920s Oakley Theatre, stages musicals, plays and films.
Book a glassblowing class at Benzaiten or a pottery session at Flamingo Clay Studio.
Yes. The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County on Lake Avenue offers free gallery exhibitions.