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Atlantic Center for the Arts

Founded by local artist Doris "Doc" Leeper, this tranquil artist seminary plays hosts to artists worldwide, and invites them to come and create art at the center. The center itself is an architectural marvel in the modern architectural style, but in an area that feels surprisingly remote for an arts center, hidden inside the rainforest. Exhibits are always coming and going.

free

Address: 1414 Art Center Ave
Hours: Open until 4PM
Price: Donations are accepted, but admission is free
Website: atlanticcenterforthearts.org (opens in a new tab)

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