Philharmonic Center for the Arts

The Philharmonic Center for the Arts in Naples, Florida provides a one of a kind professional music experience, in addition to bringing visual and performance art to the community. Their mission is to " enlighten, educate and entertain people of all ages and backgrounds in Southwest Florida by presenting the very best of the visual and performing arts." The center is unique because it offers both visual and performing arts in one complex. Most orchestras operate out of a center that is separate from museums in the same city. This center features more than 1,400 seats in the main hall and a 282 seat black box theatre. The Philharmonic Center features four art galleries which regularly feature traveling exhibitions. Each year, the center hosts more than 400 different events. In addition to orchestra performances, art exhibitions and other performances, the center features an active summer children's program, as well as programs for schools and group visits. The center employs 445 part- and full-time employees, including its full-time administrative staff of 80. Musical performances at the center run the gamut of music genres including pops, chamber and classic styles. The orchestra shares the center with the Naples Museum of Art. The museum's goal is to " inspire creativity and awaken curiosity." There are 15 galleries in the 30,000-square foot, three story space. There is also a glass-dome conservatory and entrance gates designed by metal artist Albert Paley.