The HeART Wall
874 SE 4th St. Gainesville, FL (bordering Depot Park) Community engaged mosaic with over 2000 participantsCreated in collaboration with UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine Glass and Tile mosaicImage Credit Erin Beardslee
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The HeART Wall is a community-engaged mosaic mural located in the heart of Gainesville, FL.
From November 2023 through May 2024, artist Sarah Hinds collaborated with UF Health Arts in Medicine to host HeART gatherings in schools, community centers, and parks, creating over 2,500 individual mosaic hearts with Gainesville locals. Each heart represents a thread in the vibrant fabric of our community, woven together to form a powerful visual symbol of unity and creativity.
This monumental mural was installed near Depot Park at 874 SE 4th St.
Learn more
The HeART Wall: A Love Letter to Gainesville, from Gainesville
UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine and our community is part of this legacy of public art. AIM believes that the HeART wall reflects the vibrant spirit of Gainesville, where art thrives in our schools, clinical spaces, and communities.
We believe in the arts as a catalyst for health, healing, and connection. The HeART Wall nurtures a sense of belonging and well-being while enriching the overall identity and beauty of the place we proudly call home.UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine supported and partnered every step of the way. It was a true team effort. Please take a moment to see their chronicle of the journey here. 