Events

Whether you’re planning a corporate gathering, rehearsal dinner, bridal party celebration, birthday, anniversary, or special milestone, the Lake Wales Arts Center offers a one of a kind setting that transforms any event into something truly memorable.

Housed in a beautifully restored historic space, the venue blends timeless architecture with artistic character, creating an atmosphere that feels both elevated and inviting. From stunning stained glass windows to grand architectural details, every corner of the space adds depth, charm, and a sense of occasion your guests will remember long after the event ends. Our private event experiences typically range from $2,250 to $5,900, depending on the spaces selected, guest count, and additional services.

Why clients choose the Lake Wales Arts Center?

  • Venue Access & Event Space – Choose from several unique areas throughout the Arts Center for your celebration.

  • Family-Style or Social Seating Arrangements – Layouts designed to encourage connection, conversation, and comfortable guest flow.

  • Table Linens & Basic Styling – Elegant linens included to complement your event’s aesthetic.

  • Flexible Setup Options – Perfect for corporate events, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, bridal showers, networking events, and more.

Beyond its beauty, hosting your event here also supports local arts, education, and cultural preservation, giving your celebration a deeper purpose and impact within the community.

Ready to Start Planning?

Ready to take the next step? Explore our Wedding & Event Guide for pricing and contact us for more information!

Our Spaces

  • An elegantly decorated event space with round tables set for a formal dinner, floral centerpieces, candles, and black chairs. The background features three large stained-glass windows depicting religious scenes, and string lights hang from the ceiling.

    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.

  • Empty gallery or event space with tables draped in beige cloth, floral centerpieces, posters on the walls, and a black piano in the background.

    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.

  • An outdoor patio area with several tables and chairs, some shaded by large umbrellas, and a tall round table draped with a white cloth, decorated with small floral arrangements, surrounded by beige walls and a building with stairs in the background.

    Outdoor Patio

    The center offers several distinct spaces like Updike Hall with stained glass windows, the Crews Gallery art space, and an outdoor patio. It allows couples to host ceremonies, receptions, and cocktail hours in different artistic settings all in one venue!

    Capacity: 30-person

  • People working on pottery projects in a classroom, with various clay bowls and sculptures on the tables.

    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.

  • A group of nine people sitting around a large conference table in a meeting room, engaged in discussion. The room has artwork on the walls, bookshelves, and a closed cabinet in the background.

    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.

What’s Included?

  • Use of the space for the contracted time

  • Tables & Chairs

  • Linens (tablecloths, napkins, runners)

  • On-site staff & point of contact during event

  • Audio & visual equipment (projectors,

  • sound system, microphones)

  • Dance Floor (For Upper Packages)

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  • Close-up of crumpled white paper.

    "Love the Arts Center!! The staff is amazing and they do some great things for the community."

  • Close-up of a crumpled white paper or fabric with soft shadows.

    "Beautiful historic venue that hosts a wide variety of arts and cultural events. One of the best features of Lake Wales."

What Makes Our Orlando Wedding Venue Unique

  • Elegant banquet hall with round tables, floral centerpieces, black chairs, and stained glass windows with religious scenes, decorated for a formal event.

    Historic architecture

    Defined by its historic architecture, our space showcases stunning arches, textured walls, and classic design elements that reflect old-world craftsmanship. Stained glass windows add in depth and artistry throughout the venue. The architecture creates a timeless atmosphere that feels both elegant and immersive.

  • An art gallery with framed posters on white walls, tables with tablecloths and floral centerpieces, a black grand piano, and various decorative objects, suggesting an exhibition or reception space.

    Events surrounded by art and culture

    Unlike typical venues, events take place inside a working arts center, where rotating art exhibits and creative spaces create a sophisticated and inspiring backdrop for ceremonies, receptions, cocktail hours, corporate and social gatherings!

  • Outdoor patio with tables, chairs, and umbrellas, decorated with flower arrangements, in front of beige building walls.

    Multiple unique spaces

    The center offers several distinct spaces like Updike Hall with stained glass windows, the Crews Gallery art space, and an outdoor patio. In addition, Updike Hall offers a grand setting for large-scale events!. It allows clients to host ceremonies, receptions, and cocktail hours in different artistic settings all in one venue!