Your favorite furry friends come alive in this fun mosaic. The art borders the welcome sign to Bradenton Veterinary Hospital.

In 1924, the City of Bradenton coined the phrase ‘The Friendly City’ which still characterizes Bradenton today! A favorite of many, the artwork was duplicated to make a 8’ x 12’ tile mural on the SpringHill Suites hotel downtown Bradenton.

The inspiration behind the mural is to embrace the future while remembering the past. The swirling vines resemble the community and the blooming flowers symbolize growth. The vibrant colors reflect the inescapable beauty of Bradenton.

This art was designed to create visual connectivity between downtown Bradenton and the Village of the Arts. The abstract spheres are applied directly to the asphalt using commercial grade thermoplastic.

The neighborhood worked directly with the artist to inspire the theme of the mural. It depicts two teens on the verge of adulthood who have been nurtured by their families and the community, as they yearn to explore the world.

This 120′ mosaic is created of ceramic tile and colorful art glass. Every 8-10 feet a new theme emerges, depicting life in Bradenton.

This is a spectacular piece consists of four 10′ x 25′ abstract tile wall panels featuring the design of sun, water, and flora. Each are produced twice, in a mirror image.

A neighborhood is re imagined from the visionary leadership of Herbie Rose (1930-2017), the ‘Honorary Mayor of the Village of the Arts’ and others. Today the Village of the Arts is a colorful, vibrant community.

Imagine a world where roads were rivers. Docks along the river were the commercial ports of their day and everything moved in and out of Bradenton on boats, from small family-owned rowboats to steamships. Without boats and boatbuilding, Manatee County’s growth would have been greatly limited.

Tourism began when the first settlers told the country about the wonders of the Manatee River. In 1924, the City of Bradenton coined the phrase “The Friendly City” which still characterizes Bradenton and Manatee County.

The Historic Manatee County Courthouse has always been more than a municipal center; it continues as a community gathering place and site of key events in Manatee County history.

Seafood from the Manatee River fed the aboriginal Indians. In the 1800s, Cuban fishermen made their homes along the river’s shore. Fishing kept early residents alive, sustained people during the hard times of the Great Depression, and provides food and recreation today.

The Village of the Arts is a kaleidoscope of unique shapes, vibrant colors, and rich textures created by the tree canopy, beautiful backyard gardens and brightly colored homes. Free roaming felines have made front porch swings their homes.

The colorful directional signs located throughout the Village of the Arts direct visitors to an eclectic collection of imaginative sights, sounds, and experiences sure to delight the mind, body and spirit.

Astronomy, the aquarium, artifacts and more come together at the The Bishop Museum in mind blowing proportions—where space encounters sea, past meets future, and everything in between.

Farming was a way of life for Manatee’s earliest settlers. The Manatee River was the only connection that local fruit and vegetable growers had to markets as near as Tampa and as distant as Chicago. Later, the railroad bridge, still in use, expanded the connections to those markets.

From the original 1947 nomadic troupe of traveling community artists, The Manatee Players, Inc., and its venue, Manatee Performing Arts Center, are dedicated to inspiring artists, patrons, and performers through the arts.

Turn north towards the Manatee River and take a few steps toward today’s 4th Avenue. As you look down today’s Old Main Street, imagine the same street from that same spot at the turn of the 20th century.

The Chrysalis Launcher aims colorful wings of art toward the Village of the Arts. The colorful wings flutter out and alight on objects in the neighborhood. The sculpture is angled to invite visitors into the live-work community.

This 7’ bronze sculpture was created by actor and artist Jane Seymour. The sculpture with two hearts linked together symbolizes the philosophy that ‘if your heart is open, love will find its way in.” The sculpture is located along the Riverwalk near Manatee Memorial Hospital.

These 12′ tall yellow, purple, green and blue fun, abstract sculptures welcome ‘happy splashers’ to the Riverwalk splash pad. Each piece is unique yet complementary to one another. These pieces are sure to make you smile!