{"id":132570,"date":"2026-01-28T09:30:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T14:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=132570"},"modified":"2026-01-27T18:07:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T23:07:55","slug":"legacy-in-motion-carries-the-dream-forward-a-sculpture-by-george-gadson-studios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/legacy-in-motion-carries-the-dream-forward-a-sculpture-by-george-gadson-studios\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Legacy in Motion’ Carries the Dream Forward – A Sculpture by George Gadson Studios"},"content":{"rendered":"

PANAMA CITY, Fla., Jan. 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — George Gadson Studios<\/a> proudly announces the unveiling of Legacy in Motion, a sculpture created for the newly rebuilt Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center in Panama City, Florida. Unveiled in conjunction with the Center\u2019s grand opening on January 16, 2026, the artwork stands tall at 17 ft as a genuine reflection of history, resilience, and intentional progress within the Glenwood Community.<\/p>\n

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Image caption: Artwork: Legacy in Motion. Artist: George Gadson. Location: Panama City, FL, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n

Said Panama City Commissioner Janice Lucas, Ward 2, \u201cLegacy in Motion, the sculpture by native Floridian, and internationally-known George Gadson, reflects the enduring spirit of the Glenwood Community. Centered around the Sankofa Bird and the dignified profile of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the artwork reminds us that legacy is not simply inherited\u2014it is intentionally carried forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

The sculpture debuts as part of the reopening of the 30,000-square-foot Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, a $21 million facility built through a partnership between FEMA and Panama City, replacing the original center destroyed by Hurricane Michael in 2018. After more than seven years, the new center restores a vital hub for education, creativity, and community connection.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis artwork came from a new place within myself, and that is what art is about, exploring new ideas within ourselves,\u201d said George Gadson. \u201cThe partnership with Panama City and the significance of this location allowed the work to become something deeply personal. I felt the community be very receptive of the artwork which validated the success of the artwork.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new recreation center features basketball courts, a STEM lab with 3D printers, a recording studio, arts and crafts rooms, reading and study spaces, and a community room. Programming will serve residents of all ages, offering opportunities in education, creative expression, workforce preparation, and personal development.<\/p>\n

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Image caption: George Gadson Studios.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cAfter Hurricane Michael, this community experienced a profound void,\u201d said Keith Meyerl, Director of Parks, Culture, and Recreation. \u201cThis facility represents renewal, and Legacy in Motion gives that renewal a lasting cultural and historical presence.\u201d<\/p>\n

With Legacy in Motion now part of the Center\u2019s identity, George Gadson Studios continues its commitment to creating public artworks that honor place, history, and people\u2014ensuring that legacy remains visible, meaningful, and in motion.<\/p>\n

Learn more at: https:\/\/georgegadsonstudios.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Media Coverage:<\/em>
\nWJHG\/WECP \u2013 Panama City Celebrates Grand Opening of the MLK Jr. Recreation Center<\/a>
\nBy Alyssa Dutton | Published January 16, 2026<\/p>\n

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Image caption: Artwork: Legacy in Motion. Artist: George Gadson. Location: Panama City, FL, 2026.<\/p>\n

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