Instagrammable moments are now a part of daily life thanks to social media. We are lucky to have local art groups, organizations, artists and art enthusiasts that dedicate time and energy to installing public art throughout our city. We came up with our top picks of public art that are Instagram-worthy; if you have more ideas please add them in the comments.

Coca Cola painting downtown Gainesville

Located on the corner of Bradford and Washington Streets, the Coca-Cola sign is one of the most photographed in Gainesville. The late Dan Summer, who was known for historic restoration and public art in Gainesville, loved this  sign and added them on other buildings he owned around Gainesville.

Bridge to Somewhere

Built to connect midtown to downtown, the Bridge to Solis sees 73,000 cars pass under it every day and adds a lot of variety to the Gainesville skyline. Originally called the “Bridge to Nowhere.” You can access the bridge from Brenau University downtown or from the Solis Community.

Good People of Gainesville 

Finished in 2015, Joey Summer painted this mural to remember a quote that President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave when he came to visit Gainesville in 1938, calling on the citizens two years after the devastating tornado of 1936. The “Good People of Gainesville” mural took seven hours to complete. 

Dream Big

Located on the Gainesville Flooring and Paint building, painted by the Everett’s who own the business. 

Love Freedom, Midland Greenway

Mural by Chad Shore called “Love Freedom, Commissioned by the City of Gainesville on the Midland Greenway in 2020.

Gainesville, The Chair Factory

Dama de los Moños, Consuelo

One of the most striking art pieces downtown is the Dama de los Moños (The woman of the bows) painted by Fox Gradin of Celestial Studios at Consuelo. The piece is 10 feet tall and located at the entrance of the restaurant.
“We wanted a strong presence of a Mexican woman in the piece,” said Consuelo owner, Abigail Guzman. “Fox did an absolute amazing job.”

Purple House Gallery Wall 

Painted four years ago, this piece of public art was painted by Malia Bolt and staff and took about a week to complete. With the addition of Standard Service next door, they knew the artwork would be viewed a lot people and photographed, as well.