iL Circolo Florida

Il Circolo was incorporated as a nonprofit organization on April 6, 1977, and has sponsored numerous cultural and social events, directed and organized under the board of Directors since its inception

Italian culture is part of the mosaic of our daily lives, influencing our vision of art, beauty, fashion, design, architecture, cuisine, nature, language, poetry, philosophy, thought, opera, and music. Since the beginning, annual scholarships have been given to qualified students to study in Italy. In addition, Il Circolo has been a major supporter of Florida Atlantic University’s Italian Studies Program, one of only two major programs in the Florida State University System.

Il Circolo has contributed to a program related to Italian usage in the Arts at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Donations have also been made to the highly specialized Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts. Furthermore, Il Circolo contributes to the support of Italian language courses at public and private schools.

Involvement in the arts is epitomized by Il Circolo’s annual support of Palm Beach Opera's young arts program.

It is possible for individuals and organizations to give even greater support to Il Circolo’s programs in higher education and Italian culture through their individual gifts of cash, securities, bequests and other forms of tax-deductible contributions directly to Il Circolo, Inc.

Each season we celebrate these achievements at our annual gala by recognizing and honoring a distinguished person who has contributed to the enhancement of the community and mankind. The proceeds from the gala make it possible to continue our ongoing commitment to educational programs and scholarships for studying and appreciating Italian language and culture. These achievements are a great source of pride for Il Circolo and the Italian-American community.