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Fine Arts Living Learning Community
Overview
Sponsored by the Department of Housing and Residence Education, the College of Fine Arts, and the Performing Arts at UF, this unique community creates an environment where any student interested in the arts can live together and learn together with other students who share similar interests. The staff in Reid plan and implement programs specifically geared toward Art and Performance majors – both academic and social. Consider joining this community of artists and discover a group of peers committed to academic success (and fun!).
Program Goals
The Fine Arts Living Learning Community is comprised of diverse students who share a common bond: the pursuit of creativity and expression. Goals of this community include:
- To create a residential culture that supports and promotes student academic pursuits and creativity
- To create an environment where students from all art-related disciplines can collaborate and learn from one another
- To promote involvement with the arts and rich cultural opportunities available on campus and in the Gainesville community
- To assist residents interested in the arts in making connections with other interested residents, College of Fine Arts faculty and academic advisors, and related campus resources
- To provide space and programming opportunities for interested students to engage in artistic expression
Academic Resources
- Studio: Reid Hall offers studio space for residents to work on current projects. This is a great spot for residents to paint, to work on architecture projects, or to complete any other artistic projects they have.
- Gallery: The Reid Gallery offers a great place for residents to display their art projects. The Gallery allows art to be hung on the walls and has lighting that can be rearranged to best display artwork. The Gallery also serves as a great place to study.
- Practice Hours: Reid Hall offers practice hours in the evenings, which permits students to rehearse their musical instruments in the comfort of their own room. The residents vote on the exact hours in the fall semester.
- Visiting Artist-in-Residence: The College of Fine Arts arranges for visiting artists to come to campus and Gainesville. The Artist-in-Residence Program at the University of Florida is a structured program that promotes interaction between students and visiting artists with the College of Fine Arts through out-of-classroom experiences. The Artist-in-Residence lives in a specially designed apartment within Reid Hall so that the artist can share the residence hall living experience with students. The Artist-in-Residence helps plan and implement educational, recreational, social and cultural programs while serving as a role model, mentor, and teacher in the residential community.
- Other programs include study buddies and exam review sessions.
About Reid Hall
Reid Hall houses 166 students, 4 Resident Assistants, and 1 Graduate Hall Director. It is conveniently located near the College of Fine Arts. Reid Hall is part of Yulee Residence Area located near an outdoor swimming pool, a series of tennis courts, and a large grassy area dubbed "Broward Beach" where students and residents meet to enjoy the sun. In close proximity is the Broward Dining Facility. For more information about this facility click here.
How Do I Participate?
During your selection date and time, you will login to the myHousing Portal (located at my.housing.ufl.edu) to select a room. On the left side of the screen, you will select the Room Signup option. Simply indicate Fine Arts Living Learning Community at Reid as your choice of Building, and then find an available room. See the room selection info page.
