With the Court House Cultural Center on one end and the Stuart Feed Store Museum on the other, Downtown Stuart brings a local twist to experiencing the arts. Follow the Sailfish Marker trail to explore Stuart’s hundred-plus year history. Along the way you’ll discover over a dozen murals highlighting Stuart’s unique character; the restored 1926 Lyric Theatre; and fine art galleries, including the Geoffrey C. Smith Gallery, home of Stuart’s iconic Stuart Sailfish statue.
Geoffrey C. Smith Galleries
47 SW Osceola St.
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 221-8031
www.geoffreysmith.com
Geoffrey Smith is a wildlife artist that resides in Stuart, FL. His award winning artwork depicts the diversity of wildlife with striking realism. Geoffrey is best known for creating the “Rising Above” Lotus that was given to Pope Francis from President Trump in 2017 and the 19′ “Stuart Sailfish” that has become the iconic symbol of Historic Downtown Stuart.
There are two locations in Stuart to visit and enjoy Geoffrey’s art: 47 SW Osceola St. and 4545 SE Dixie.
Rare Earth Gallery
41 SW Flagler Avenue
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 287 7744
www.rareearthgallery.com • Take Our Virtual Tour
Rare Earth Gallery features over 70 local and regional artisans. Our collection of unique handmade art is continually rotated to showcase new artists and the latest work from our current artists. We have been offering fine art to the community since 1976; featuring: fused and blown glass, wood bowls and jewelry boxes, paintings, jewelry, photography and pottery. We are in the center of Historic Downtown Stuart at 41 SW Flagler Avenue. Open 7 days a week.
Stuart Heritage Museum
161 S.W. Flagler Avenue
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 220-4600
www.stuartheritagemuseum.com
The Stuart Heritage Museum is dedicated to the early pioneers, telling their story of growing pineapples and of harvesting fish, life during the good years, the “boom” years and the difficult depression years. Enjoy Stuart and Martin County artifacts in the historic building that has survived over 108 years of the growth and change in one small town – Stuart, Florida. Stuart Heritage, Inc. was formed in 1988 to rediscover and memorialize the history and architecture of the Stuart and Martin County area through the preservation of artifacts, writings, newspapers, photographs, journals, maps, blueprints and the like, and to make available to the public the history of our pioneering, founding families and their unique heritage.
Treasure Coast Sailing Adventures
121 SW Flagler Ave.
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 267-7076
treasurecoastsailingadventures.com
Join us for a sail on the historic, wooden schooner “Lily”. She was the last vessel of her kind to haul cargo under sail in the US. Sail the St. Lucie River and enjoy morning wildlife, brisker afternoon winds, or a romantic sunset trip. Trips are about two hours in length. Interact with the captain, help raise the sails, fire the cannon, and enjoy music played by the crew. The Lily is also a great venue for weddings, parties, and business charters. She is US Coast Guard certified for forty-two passengers. Give us a call for reservations or questions. Sails depart three times daily from downtown Stuart. Please call for times. 772.267.7076 Pricing: $30/Adult and $15/Child. Passengers may bring food/drink in moderation.
The Arts Council of Martin County
80 SW Osceola St.
Stuart, FL 34994
(772) 287-6676
Toll Free: 888-448-2787
www.martinarts.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/martinarts
The Arts Council of Martin County, a 501(c)3 organization, has been a leader in the arts community since 1980.
The arts and culture programs we support inspire creativity, learning, strengthen the fabric of our community ultimately
benefiting all of us. We provide services and programs to visual and performing artists, arts organizations, students and
the general public. Arts education, such as Arts Day and Cultural Conversations, Community events such as our
annual ArtsFest in Memorial Park, our Gallery at the Court House Cultural Center in downtown Stuart, our support to
local Cultural Organizations and Artists, including professional development for artists and cultural organizations
and serving as a clearinghouse for cultural information county-wide via our family of MartinArts publications (on-line and in print).