Fifth Avenue Art Gallery

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.

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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.