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Gaines Street Art Alley

The Gaines Street Art Alley, located in the Gaines Street / All Saints district, runs parallel to and east of Railroad Avenue and functions both as a pedestrian walkway and eclectic public art exhibit. The Alley connects Gaines Street to Saint Francis Street, on the west side of St. Michael's Pub and behind Crepevine. With the untiring efforts of Florida State University's art professor, Paul Rutkovsky, along with other students and community volunteers, the Alley has been cleaned of debris and garbage, turning a once blighted easement into a public art forum.

Over the last few years, the Alley has become more than a diversion - it has turned into an urban pathway that provides a venue for cultural events and art installations, along with a pleasant walking experience for pedestrians who might be taking a shortcut to the surrounding locally owned retail shops.

Current Conditions

Currently, the Alley faces several challenges such as flooding from stormwater runoff, erosion, loitering, safety issues and accessibility.

What Art Alley Will Become

Art Alley MapThe City of Tallahassee and several community partners have developed a plan to transform the Alley into an attractive and functional pedestrian pathway with an outdoor art gallery. The improved Alley will have a stabilized pathway made from Trex, lighting, gabion walls, additional plantings, and will continue to be a place for the display of outdoor art.

The Art Alley Needs You!

The Art Alley is a community involvement project. You can help with this project in several ways. You can make a financial contribution to the project by donating any amount to the project. Your financial contributions will help to pay for the project.

Art Alley in the News

  • Art Alley Plan Coming to Gaines
  • Art Alley Hopes to Aid Gaines Street Renovations in Tallahassee
  • Tallahassee's Art Alley and the Alley Sprouts
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