What an awesome find, a true treasure. It's wonderful that Melbourne has an arts district and Fifth…read moreavenue Art Gallery really stands out. Its a must visit place in Melbourne, tucked away near the water. The variety of art done by local artists is noteworthy. I'm a recent transplant to the area from San Diego CA and I found more quality pieces in Fifth Avenue art Gallery than I did in San Diego arts district. Places like this really mark Melbourne as an up and coming area. Support the arts and visit this gallery, purchase original art, you will be glad you did!

Wonderful, friendly place, great art and a wide collection of unique and one of a kind gifts.read more

The Eau Gallie Arts District is a cool part of Melbourne, Florida to spend a bit of time…read more There are murals and cool shops. There are also cool restaurants and bars, as well. In my opinion, a townor city needs to have a neighborhood with a funky, eclectic soul like this particular neighborhood. If you find yourself in Melbourne, Florida, I would definitely recommend checking out the Eau Gallie Arts District.

Eau Gallie is a historic Florida settlement in what is now Melbourne. This area of Florida is known…read moreas the Space Coast. The first settlement in Eau Gallie was established in 1859 when John C. Houston received an 80-acre homestead on the north shore of the Eau Gallie River. In the late1800's the area had thriving pineapple plantations and land was selling for $1,000 an acre until the freeze of 1894-95 which killed off the pineapple crops. The Eau Gallie Arts District is known as EGAD. It is a Florida Main Street program created to bring revitalization to the historic downtown Eau Gallie area by adding murals to the buildings. In November 2017, 19 murals were added to the downtown creating an outdoor art museum. The murals are part of the Anti-Gravity Project aimed to "elevate outdoor spaces, generate positive community energy, and showcase the EGAD as the growing epicenter of innovation on the Space Coast." The historic district includes the Historic Rossetter House Museum and Gardens, the Eau Gallie Public Library, Pineapple Park and restaurants, galleries, and shops. FM Pizza and Joan's Perfect Pies are two businesses you don't want to miss. The Eau Gallie Arts District hosts various events throughout the year. One of the most popular is First Fridays when you can stroll down the historic Highland Avenue and visit the different shops, galleries, and bars that host events and exhibits. Other popular events throughout the year include Whiskey in the District, An Evening in Paris, and the Rocky Water Brew Fest. I love when art and history come together so this was a really fun place for me to explore. Unfortunately the downtown arts recently suffered a blow with the closing of the Foosaner Art Museum whose loss will be felt for years to come. In the future EGAD will see the former art museum into a 180-room hotel by Northboro Builders who purchased it, a parking garage built, and more retail businesses added to Highland Avenue. Hopefully as they focus on getting bigger they won't loss the old Florida charm which was what made this such a delightful place to visit in the first place.

Went into this gallery today and never have I been treated so rudely. I had recommended this…read moregallery to a friend and took a photo of the store while on a public sidewalk outside of the store so our out of town friend could find the store as its off the beaten track. and the store keeper started threatening me with threats of a lawsuit. I had planned on purchasing several paintings but with being treated rudely and threatened I kept my money in my pocket and chose to spend it at another gallery. I don't recommend this store. Save your money and go to a store or gallery that is friendly and welcoming.

Awesome little art Gallery in old town Melbourne. June, the owner and artist was extremely kind…read moreand offered a ton of knowledge on a necklace I was interested it. I ended up purchasing the necklace this morning and have already gotten tons of compliments on it. Definitely worth checking this place out!

This gallery had a wonderful opening for their currently featured artists. Beautiful photography by…read moreBear and amazing sculpture by Brenda. It's a lovely setting for fine art in a great downtown Melbourne location. There will be new featured artists every 5 weeks and I can't wait to see what's next. Definitely worth a stop when you're in the area, and worth the trip for openings even if you're not!

This is a very interesting gallery in the Melbourne Art District. Fascinating works of art. Had…read morevarious selection. The service was friendly. Can't say much about the value or the pieces, since I'm not an art expert. What was interesting was there was a piano outside and noticed a person playing it, even when the gallery was closed. Not sure if it was a one-time occurence or all the time. Just got a good vibe about this place. Enjoy

From the owner: Derek Gores Gallery is a contemporary art and project space based on the Space Coast of Florida, in…read moreMelbourne's Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD). Led by internationally acclaimed collage artist Derek Gores, the space is a mini art center utilized for exhibitions, pop-up concepts, and events. Our mission is to connect the community through creativity. No Experience Necessary.

Thought there were going to be dogs in here but it seems there used to be some for a while that…read moreroamed the store. I believe they all past away and they never got new ones. Kinda wack. Get more dogs in your store!

Love this eclectic store! Purchased Stephanie Albertson earrings at Christmas time and love them!…read more Tara is wonderful!

Love this art center/ gallery/ boutique! I may be a little biased as I have my jewelry line on…read moredisplay and for sale here, but there are many reasons why I dig this place. Off Center has some really amazing locally created art and art pieces. Ruth Ann, who owns Off Center is not only a creative visionary and jack of all trades, but she's a genuinely nice person. All the staff is friendly and creative. They offer several art classes for children, which they really seem to enjoy. This place is a great resource for art and creativity, and a little retail therapy.