Gather Lake Wales

Lake Wales Wedding and Event Venue

Where art and history set the stage for your event

Whether you are looking for an incredibly unique venue for an event, wedding, or a small gathering for an intimate celebration, consider the Lake Wales Arts Council as a place to host your next great event.

Nestled in the heart of Lake Wales, our historic venue, built in 1927, offers a stunning blend of Roman, Byzantine, and Renaissance architectural details. The “mission style” of our building is inspired by the Spanish Colonial architecture of the 18th century, characterized by beautiful arches, tiled roofs, and stucco walls. Our versatile spaces are perfect for weddings, milestone events, team-building art education retreats, and corporate gatherings. Explore our unique venue options:

We have a variety of options to host multiple-sized crowds for different time frames. Please check out our Rental Agreement PDF to answer any questions. When you’re ready, please fill out the form below with details about how we can host your event!

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View Our Spaces

  • Updike Hall

    Updike Hall offers a charming and historic setting with exquisite stained glass windows. This space provides a beautiful backdrop for weddings, receptions, and milestone celebrations, blending elegance with historic charm.

    Capacity: 100-person seated, 80-person with tables.

  • Crews Gallery

    The Crews Gallery is a contemporary gallery space showcasing rotating exhibitions of work by local and regional artists. The open layout and curated visual setting create a sophisticated backdrop for cocktail receptions, networking sessions, or guest arrival and mingling.

    Capacity: 75-person, standing room only.

  • Outdoor Patio

    Outdoor Patio

    Our Outdoor Patio provides a delightful al fresco experience, perfect for intimate gatherings, cocktail receptions, and small ceremonies. Enjoy the Florida weather in this charming outdoor space, surrounded by the historic beauty of our venue.

    Capacity: 30-person

  • Conference Room

    Ideal for educational retreats and workshops, our Classrooms offer flexible spaces that encourage creativity and collaboration. Whether for team-building activities or art education, these rooms are equipped to inspire and engage.

    Capacity: 25-person seated, 12-person with tables.

  • Classrooms

    DescriptionIdeal for educational retreats and workshops, our Classrooms offer flexible spaces that encourage creativity and collaboration. Whether for team-building activities or art education, these rooms are equipped to inspire and engage.

    Capacity: 25-person seated, 12-person with tables.

CONTACT US

Discover the perfect setting for your next event at the historic Lake Wales Arts Council. Contact us today to schedule a tour and book your event in one of our distinctive spaces.