GALLERY ONE
Gallery One, located in the front of the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery, features a new themed exhibition every month. The shows are open to the public, admission is free. Please see EXHIBITIONS for a complete list of our upcoming shows.
Gallery One Exhibit JANUARY 2026
I’ve always been drawn to things made by hand… art that carries a story, a memory, a little piece of the person who created it. My love for making art began when I was young, sitting beside my grandparents as they sewed, cooked, and crafted beautiful, imperfect, meaningful things. Those moments shaped not only my creativity, but the way I see the world.
Travel has also been a lifelong inspiration. I inherited a deep sense of wanderlust from my grandparents, and I’ve followed it across countries and continents… often with a camera in hand. I take hundreds of photos each week, capturing textures, colors, faces, and everyday moments that later find their way into my paintings. I usually select just one or two of my favorites to transform into artwork, letting intuition guide which images become part of my collection.
Whether I’m exploring a new place or working quietly in my studio, my greatest joy is creating pieces that make people feel something… connection, nostalgia, curiosity, peace. If my work brought you here, I’m so glad. I’d love for you to look around and enjoy the gallery. Knowing someone has stopped by to share in this creative journey means the world to me.
Our January Pop-Up Artist
Margaret Culver
I have been an active horsewoman for most of my life. My experiences with horses have inspired me and given me a special insight into their world of emotion and spirit. With my art, I strive to share the wonder and reverence I have for these magnificent beings. I wish to depict their unique strength and passion, along with their kindness and devotion. These are aspects of the horse that I know to be true. I have had my horse save me from certain disaster when I have made a mistake jumping a fence. I have felt my horse step up and correct my error, avoiding a crash. I have had my horse carry me through forests so thick that I have had to bury my face in his neck to avoid getting knocked off his back. Not being able to see where I was going, I have trusted him to safely gallop through until it was safe for me to look up again. I also treasure the quiet times with my horse when he sees me and eagerly canters to the gate to greet me and say hello. I enjoy hearing him gently nicker when I walk to his stall to scratch his head and have him nuzzle my cheek. These elements inspire my art. I hope you can share them with me.
Now Accepting entries for 100% Pure Florida. Our annual juried exhibition. Click here:Enter 100% Pure Florida
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MEMBER ARTISTS
Fifth Avenue Art Gallery is an artist owned co-op. Our gallery member artists are local professional artists, many are nationally recognized! They are what makes our gallery the best in Central Florida.
Reviews & Comments
5 STAR REVIEW
Patricia Foster (Mayalilium)
Local Guide·1,151 reviews·6710 photos
2 months ago
Very lovely display of unique art and creations. Nice people working here too
5 STAR REVIEW
D WELLER
11 months ago
Beautiful art in this gallery. So glad we stopped to see it. As artists from Florida’s west coast, we appreciated touring this gallery. …
Kevin Roberts Local Guide·16 reviews·5 photos
a year ago
Fifth Avenue Art Gallery has been my neighbor for something like 20 years now over here in Eau Gallie. Always beautiful and intriguing art of every description. A credit to the the Arts District, a gem!
5 STAR REVIEW
D SMITH
6 years ago
Went by to pick up my 100% Pure Entry and met Mark Mittleman. He was getting the next sjow set up for March. He was so bubbly and excited about his artwork. It was contagious! I enjoyed talking to him about his art and the upcoming show, “DOUBLE VISION”. Opening Friday, March 1 at 5:30pm. Looks good!
5 STAR REVIEW
8 years ago
What an awesome find, a true gem. It’s wonderful that Melbourne has an arts district and Fifth avenue 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!
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TUESDAY-SUNDAY 11:00-4:00. (Or by appointment)
We will be closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
