Discovery around every corner Building community through arts & culture “ We're committed to providing immersive public art experiences, cultural collaborations and educational events that encourage interaction and discovery with the power to bring communities together. ” Gopal Rajegowda Senior Vice President Commissioned Artwork The Wishing Tree A unique site-specific installation that pushes the boundaries of art and technology, this LED banyan tree serves as a new community gathering place in Downtown West Palm Beach. Read More Water Pavilion West Palm Created by international artist Jeppe Hein, this playful social sculpture comprised of ever-changing vertical columns of water entices visitors to jump in and cool down. Read More My East Is Your West A thought provoking LED installation encourages viewers to reflect upon social, political, and geographical boundaries and identities through the sequential lighting of letter that reveal a special message. Read More Neighborhood Murals Artistic discovery awaits around every corner of The Square. Bold and bright murals of inspired by the neighborhood's foliage and one-of-a-kind geometric patterns adorned the facades along Rosemary Avenue and beyond. Read More Arts Programming The Square partners with New Wave to host ongoing Artist-in-Residence program Throughout the year, The Square welcomes innovative new artists to the New Wave Artist-in-Residence program. Founded by Sarah Gavlak, the program fosters a vital dialogue around diversity, inclusivity, immigration and equal rights for women, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities through public and artist-in-residence programs for emerging artists from underrepresented communities. Learn More Featured Events Featured Events The Square honors the 50th anniversary of hip hop On August 12th, The Square partnered with Teach+Heal+Build for a fun and educational family-friendly event paying tribute to the 50th anniversary of hip hop. Visitors attended a panel discussion led by local community leader Brian Knowles, a storytime session and activity led by Dr. Ames, dance classes, spoken word and more. Featured Events Featured Events Juneteenth: Freedom Through Joy takes over The Square Leading up to Juneteenth, children's bookstore Rohi's Readery presented an afternoon of engaging programming for the whole community. From offering an African dance session to a spirit walk and ancestral connection event, Rohi's Readery invited visitors to celebrate Black history and culture through education and authentic self-expression. Featured Events Featured Events Rohi's Readery throws Holi celebration at The Square Rohi's Readery hosted the second annual "Holi Hai, the Festival of Colors Celebration" at The Square on March 4th. Visitors celebrated the coming of spring, the joy of friendship and new beginnings and equality for all with music, dance, food, goods, story time, classes and more for kids and adults. The evening culminated in the lighting of The Wishing Tree and a communal throwing of gulal, the Holi powdered paint. Featured Events Featured Events The Square hosts a conversation about the history and vision behind West Palm In January, The Square hosted a panel discussion between Flagler Museum Director John M. Blades and attorney and historian Harvey Oyer, exploring the vision behind West Palm's founding, the history of the city and the recent growth of its downtown. New in the Neighborhood Fred Eversley to debut public art installation at One Flagler Related has partnered with the City of West Palm Beach to commission a new public art installation by Fred Eversley. Titled Portals, the sculptural installation will be located at Class A office building One Flagler and will be unveiled in 2024. Eversley's largest commissioned work to date was inspired by the adjacent First Church of Christ, Scientist, and as part of this project, the architecturally significant church will be preserved in perpetuity. The graceful "gate" created by Portals' eight translucent parabolic shapes will appear to welcome visitors to the church and the property's public green space, Julian Abele Park, named for the church's African American architect, Julian Abele. Read the Press Release New in the Neighborhood World-renowned Yinka Shonibare unveils wind sculpture located at 360 Rosemary British Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare, CBE celebrates the diversity of communities and highlights our connections through Material (SG) II, the latest addition to his Wind Sculpture Series. Commissioned in collaboration with The West Palm Beach Art in Public Places (AiPP) Program and City of West Palm Beach, the vibrant artwork furthers the thriving 72-acre neighborhood’s mission to become a culturally rich district. Learn More Arts and Culture Programming 2023 Performing Arts Panel: supporting the local performing arts community Arts and Culture Programming 2023 Black History Month Kickoff: a celebration of Black history and culture Arts and Culture Programming 2023 Kips Bay Show House Panel: supporting a good cause through education and engagement Related Southeast Arts & Culture in the News Honoring Juneteenth in the Palm Beaches Palm Beach Illustrated June 15, 2023 Read More West Palm Beach booming amid rebirth Dan's Papers March 29, 2023 Read More Black History Month Kickoff at The Square Palm Beach Illustrated January 26, 2023 Read More Artist Fred Eversley to create large-scale sculptural installation at One Flagler in West Palm Beach Artdaily January 06, 2023 Read More More News #RelatedSoutheast Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...
