The Martin County Art in Public Places program has been given a unique opportunity to purchase 5 award winning sculptures for their public art program.
Mr. Gary Gresko, a professional award-winning artist and sculptor in looking for a new home for five (5) of his large, outdoor pieces, offered for sale to the County. Originally from North Carolina, Mr. Gresko has lived in Barefoot Bay (Sebastian area) for the last three years, is president of the Barefoot Bay Artist Guild and participates in the All Florida Juried Art Show in Stuart and other places in South Florida as well. He has a passion for working in different mediums and sculpts in steel, cement and wood. Much of his work, across the United States, has been for cities and universities.
The Martin County Art in Public Places program proposes to place the sculptures on the already existing cement pads that are in Gazebo Park in downtown Stuart. Martin County CRA propose working with the public art program in the City of Stuart as well as the Martin County Arts Foundation to produce, market and promote this “Gary Gresko” temporary sculpture show for countywide visual enjoyment and education. After a minimum of 12-24 months, the pieces would be disbursed throughout the County as facilities and locations become available.
This project brings contemporary public art to the community; promotes partnerships with other arts organizations; offers a fantastic temporary exhibition; and supports art education opportunities for residents.
The artwork purchase has been supported through the MC AIPP Capital Projects budget, and would include funding support for delivery, installation, education, marketing and signage.
The parcel is owned by Martin County but the City of Stuart as an Interlocal Agreement to maintain the Gazebo Park.
Community Redevelopment Board
On August 4, 2020, the Community Redevelopment Board recommended approval of installation and exhibition of the public art pieces in the Gazebo Park.