ART
KERRY FIRTH
The First State Bank structure, built in 1883, now houses an architect’s office
and FM Pizza Oven.
watch the artists paint and ended up staying in our hotels,
eating in our restaurants and shopping in our stores. Each
international artist has his own following and their fans come
to see them. They post their work on their social media pages
and we gain instant recognition. That project really put us on
the map.”
Packard adds, “Our murals are not your run-of-the-mill
tourism murals that you’d expect. Ours are edgy and sometimes
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controversial. We want each work of art to be thought
provoking and challenging. Our vision has actually landed
us in hot water from time to time, like the exploding cartoon
parody of Picasso’s ‘Guernica’ by Matthew Gondek. Some >>
EAU GALLIE ARTS DISTRICT
Float by Jay Fanakpan is considered to be one of the controversial murals.
KERRY FIRTH
Beautiful courtyard eateries and small shops dot the historical Eau Gallie Arts District, providing respite for visitors who come to see the art work on display.