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CORINA PELLONI
The Creek District features mosaic art that’s seen along the area’s sidewalks.
Corner and extends along Colorado Avenue to U.S. 1. Years
ago, the city redeveloped the area through its beautification
project by turning Colorado Avenue into two lanes and
added roundabouts, landscaped mediums, on-street parking
and widened sidewalks.
Today, the street has become a scenic gateway to downtown.
Public works of art sit prominently along the avenue
including the bronzed waterbird sculptures designed by
renowned artist Geoffrey Smith.
Since the beginning of this year, the district has partnered
with the city to bring sidewalk mosaic art to the area. The
program was inspired by a mosaic art project that decorates
sidewalks in the nearby Potsdam neighborhood. So far, three
mosaics have been installed. The program is scheduled to
continue until 20 mosaics have been created for the district.
Go to www.missingart.space for more information on the
mosaic project.
“It’s just a really fun and accessible way to create beautiful
imagery in a lasting medium,” says Corina Pelloni, who created
the project’s second mosaic.
Additionally, the Creek District also celebrates First Friday
Fest, a free event that is from 5 to 9 p.m. on the first Friday of
each month. The public can stroll the district and visit individual
businesses while listening to live music and shopping
for fine arts and crafts.
Downtown Stuart offers a coastal Southern charm, and its
history and down-home friendliness will welcome visitors to
return again and again.
“I think what makes it special is there’s something for
everyone, no matter what age group you belong to,” says
Kate Cotner, a lifelong resident who frequents downtown.
“There’s the Lyric Theatre, there are ice cream shops for
children, clothing stores for ladies and a cigar shop for gentlemen
to go to. There are restaurants both for date night and
for families. There’s really something here for every single
person to come and enjoy a piece of what Stuart is all about.”
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