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CREATIVE DOWNTOWN
Murals and sculptures make the Eau Gallie
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KERRY FIRTH
A VIBRANT AND
Arts District an outdoor museum
Lego Wall by Jamie Meagher is among the many murals that grace the walls of the Eau Gallie Arts District.
BY KERRY FIRTH
Main Street America programs throughout the
country have painted their blighted downtown
districts with murals, but few have elevated
their artwork to the degree of the Eau Gallie Arts
District. The provocative murals and sculptures have created
a genuine outdoor art museum. More than 30 thought-provoking
murals grace the sides of historic buildings housing
eclectic shops, art galleries and restaurants. The revitalized
arts district, quaintly nestled within the live oak-lined streets,
has breathed new life into the authentic original neighborhood
of Eau Gallie established in 1860.
Eau Gallie, a section of the city of Melbourne located on the
city’s northern side, was developed as a small coastal town
along the Indian River Lagoon in Brevard County. It includes
the Eau Gallie Civic Center, public library and pier. Residents
and visitors can also enjoy Pineapple Park, Foosaner Art Mu>->