August 15, 2024
Media Release
New Port Richey Main Street
This special art project features historically significant miniature bronze sculptures mounted throughout the downtown area.
New Port Richey, FLA – Several historic buildings in downtown New Port Richey have been selected for a public art project to commemorate New Port Richey’s 100th anniversary.
Called “Tides of Time – A Visual Art Experience,” this project includes mounting small (approximately 8” x 10” bronze sculptures on historically significant buildings in the downtown area. Each sculpture will represent the historical relevance of that building.
The project is being organized by the New Port Richey Main Street, Inc.
“Our goal with this public art project is to encourage both local residents and visitors to learn more about the rich history of downtown New Port Richey, and to give them reasons to extend their visit while they are here,” said Tina Gordon, Program Director of the New Port Richey Main Street. “Not only will we be promoting the project throughout the Tampa Bay area, but also worldwide on various travel websites, such as Atlas Obscura.”
In addition to the sculptures, each location will have a QR code that will take visitors to a website where a video will explain the history of the building, introduce the artist, give an explanation of the sculpture, sponsorship highlights, and other information. A walking tour map with all sites will also be available through the QR code.
New Port Richey Main Street is seeking investors to support the Tides of Time project. Community members have the opportunity to invest in a specific sculpture on a first-come first served basis. The investors will be recognized on the NPR Main Street website as well as on the walking tour brochure, which will be available at numerous sites throughout the city.
New Port Richey Main Street, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to assist the city with Historic Design Preservation and Economic Vitality Development.
The Tides of Time – A Visual Art Sculpture locations
● The Historical Hacienda Hotel and Sasha’s on The Park
● First Bank of New Port Richey (Current home to McPherson and Thomas, PA)
● The Chasco Inn (Current home to Gone Juicing Cafe, Herschel’s Scratch Kitchen, and Our Little Sanctuary)
● Burnett Arcade (Current home to Maharajh Acupuncture & Herb Shoppe and Antique Center on Main Street)
● Public Works Administration Triplex (Current home to The Florida Room, Dang Good on Made, and Ordinance One/The Daily Vibe Coffee Co.)
● New Port Richey Land Company (Former home to Pontlitz Financial Services)
● Pasco Building (Current home to Boulevard Beef and Ale, The White Heron Tea & Gifts, and Pink Brick Boutique)
● Morey Bowman Building (Current home to Downtown Hair Lounge, Bruce Brother’s Beanery, Mullins Music, and Lis’s Pieces Artisan Boutique)
● Leeston Smith Building (Current home of Zen Kitchen & Bar, Sip on Grand, and Grand Salon & Suites)
● Richey Suncoast Theatre
● Sims Park
For more information about New Port Richey Main Street visit nprmainstreet.org
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