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.

Absolutely adorable, super retro with some amazing local humor. Person who runs the front of the…read moreshop is super nice, and try the mini golf! Overall pretty affordable, could honestly spend hours browsing.

If I could give 100 stars to this business I would. I had a…read morepiece of art that was very precious to me that I took to them to have framed. Jody and her staff were amazing! They handled my art with loving care and were super creative in executing my vision. I am so very happy with the end product!

What a fun store! The woman who I believe is the owner was extremely nice and friendly. I had my…read moredog and she immediately says d she was welcome in the store. There is a large framing studio in the back and while I was there a customer came in and the owner spent time working with them. It didn't take long to know she knew what she was doing and had tears of experience. The store is filled with cards, awesome gifts and kitschy items. I was in one of my happy places. I bought several items including a couple of gifts. The store also carried local artists' work. If you get the chance, check out Art Expressions!

The place had a good review so decided to investigate. Good service and selection. Nice value…read morewithin its selection. The market is in an older house, so not necessarily in a big market setting.

Loved my visit to the Rehab Vintage Market. Talk about HGTV decor all over the place. I really wish…read moreLove the home decor here and how everything is set up. It is a bungalow with several rooms and you walk through to see all they have to offer. Everything is quite beautiful. In addition, everyone working at this market were especially welcoming!

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.

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.

There's a great new artsy place in town! Harbor city art is a gallery as well as a place that will…read morebe offering classes. I went outside and saw the potter's barn where pottery classes will be held. I also know there are upcoming watercolor classes. This is a great place to check out and I am so glad to have them in the area. Follow them on Facebook to find out what's coming up!

From the owner: Harbor City Art is a nonprofit studio offering small, beginner-friendly art classes and workshops…read morefor adults in Melbourne, Florida. We specialize in pottery, basket weaving, fused glass, watercolor, drawing, jewelry, and other creative workshops in a welcoming, relaxed environment. Classes are intentionally kept small to provide personal instruction. We are open during scheduled classes, workshops, and special events. Registration is completed online through our website. We do not maintain a public business phone, but we’re happy to answer questions through our website and respond promptly.