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Arts and Centers

Florida Southern College has been part of the Lakeland community for nearly one hundred years

Esplandes and Annie Pfeiffer Chapel

Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture

The Florida Southern College Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior for being the largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world.

theatrical performance

Festival of Fine Arts

Continuing a tradition of more than fifty years, the Festival of Fine Arts has planned an exciting new season filled with diverse, vibrant events showcasing the arts.

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Polk Museum of Art

The Polk Museum of Art, founded in 1966 by a dedicated group of Lakeland, Florida community residents, is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit arts organization and Smithsonian Affiliate accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

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Melvin and Burks Galleries

The Melvin and Burks Galleries bring a wide array of outstanding shows to Lakeland, exhibiting the work of established and visiting artists throughout the year as well as showcases of student work.

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Roberts Academy

As the first transitional school for children with dyslexia in the state of Florida and one of only a few comprehensive schools for such students in the United States, The Roberts Academy provides a full complement of academic programs.

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Centers and Institutes

Florida Southern College provides access to many centers and institutes providing exciting academic opportunities to both students and the Lakeland community alike.

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Roux Library and McKay Archives

Roux Library provides access to hundreds of thousands of resources in diverse formats, and your librarians help you make effective use of those resources.