Public Art in Martin County
In 1997, Martin County established a public art program that included on-going funding for new artworks and the appointment of the Martin County Public Art Advisory Board (PAAB). The collection of the Public Art program includes sculptures, mobiles, stained glass windows, murals, mosaics, benches, photographs, and quilts. The artworks are situated in libraries, fire stations, community centers, administration buildings, parks, and other county owned properties. Funding is generated by an allocation of 1% of the construction cost of a new or remodeled county buildings, regional parks greater than 50 acres and parking facilities.
Completed Art in Public Places Projects
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Hobe Sound Public Library10595 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound.
Shell Game sculpture by Charlotte Lees -
Robert Morgade Library in Port Salerno5851 SE Community Drive, Stuart. Avian Muse, a mobile by Harry McDaniel (seen at right)
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Hobe Sound Civic Center8980 SE Olympus Street, Hobe Sound Mural created by Hobe Sound Fine Arts League
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Martin County Jail800 SE Monterey Road, Stuart
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Port Salerno Fire Station4725 SE Dixie Highway, Port Salerno, Antique hose sculpture by Terry Thommes
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Hoke Library in Jensen Beach1150 NW Jack Williams Way, Jensen Beach, The Poet, by sculptor Dam de Nogales
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Indiantown Public Library15200 SW Adams Avenue, Indiantown, Stained glass by Chris Dutch
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New Monrovia Community Center5851 SE Community Drive, Stuart Quilt by artist Stephanie Kimura
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County Administration Building/Commission Chambers2401 SE Monterey Rd , Stuart Photography exhibit by Amy Knootz Knippel
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Halpatiokee Regional Park7645 SE Lost River Road, Stuart: native animal mosaics by Jessica Gorlin-Liddell located near each refreshment stand.
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House of Refuge301 SE Mac Arthur Boulevard, Stuart Artistic gate created by George Goddard
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Stuart BeachStuart Beach Mosaic tile mural crated with students from Jensen Beach High School and artist, Brenda Leigh.
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Rio Neighborhood BenchesCreated by Jensen Beach artist, Mia Lindberg. Located along 707 in Rio and at the circle of 707 and NE Martin Avenue.
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Manatee Pocket GatewayCreated by Sue Lampert, located at the Manatee Pocket Bridge, Port Salerno
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Mia Lindberg's installation at Hobe Sound Beach engaged Jensen Beach High School Students
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Sailfish Splash MuralsCreated by: Carey Chen, Julie Silk Beaumont, Lynne Barletta & students from Visionary School of Art, and Nadia Utto. Located at the corner of SE Willoughby Boulevard and SE Ruhnke Street.
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Gresko at the Gazebo2021 brought 5 new sculptures to town which are on display in Gazebo Park, next door to the Court House Cultural Center.
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MagnifyKirk Seese's installation at the Cummings Library, Palm City
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To learn more about the County's Art in Public Places Program, including information about upcoming meetings. Visit their site.
Other Art Projects Around Martin County and the City of Stuart
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Hobe Sound Murals project keeps growing and growing. Led by passionate advocate and artist, Nadia Utto, the Hobe Sound Murals have added so much life and art to the Hobe Sound neighborhood. Follow this link to see the murals online, then go on a tour of them. Or sign up at the Hobe Sound Chamber for a guided tour.
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Geoffrey Smith's WaterbirdsGeoffrey Smith Waterbirds greet visitors along the primary entryway, Colorado Avenue, to historic downtown Stuart! And these aren't the only sculpture Geoffrey has around town, his work can also be seen in the iconic Stuart Sailfish Foundation and in other public locations. Private philanthropy and City of Stuart funding combined to make this public art project a reality.
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City of Stuart MuralsIn the CRA, business owners can secure a matching grant to assist in the cost of having a mural, such as this one on the Prescription Shop. Click the title to visit the City of Stuart's Art & History map, including a listing of murals in the City.
Open Calls to Artists
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