Art on the Square Returns to Cornell Art Museum Grounds

Two-day juried outdoor fine art show comes back to Delray Beach after 6-year hiatus

Feb. 28, 2026 at 5:55pm

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The Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square in Delray Beach, Florida is bringing back its popular Art on the Square fine art show on March 28-29, 2026. The two-day juried outdoor event will feature original works by around 50 artists from across the country, as well as live music, interactive art activities, and gourmet food and drinks. The show was last held between 2017-2020 and is expected to draw thousands of visitors to the historic arts campus.

Why it matters

Art on the Square is a highly anticipated event that helps bring the Delray Beach community together and attracts visitors to the city's vibrant downtown. The show provides a platform for regional and national artists to showcase and sell their work, while also offering interactive experiences for attendees. After a 6-year hiatus, the return of this fine art event is seen as an important cultural milestone for the area.

The details

The two-day Art on the Square event will transform the Cornell Art Museum's front lawn and Swinton lawn into an open-air gallery featuring original paintings, sculptures, photography, and more by approximately 50 juried artists. In addition to the fine art displays, the show will include a Kids Space with interactive art activities, live painting demonstrations, live music performances, an awards ceremony, a gourmet cafe, and participation from local nonprofit art groups.

  • Art on the Square will take place on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026.
  • The event was last held between 2017-2020 before taking a 6-year hiatus.

The players

Marusca Gatto

Cultural Arts Director at Cornell Art Museum, who is producing the Art on the Square event.

Sabrina McCranels

A recent Florida Atlantic University graduate with a BFA degree, who was selected as the Emerging Artist to receive a complimentary tent and display space at the show.

Cornell Art Museum

The art museum housed within the original Delray Elementary School building, which is hosting the Art on the Square event on its grounds.

Old School Square

The historic cultural arts campus in downtown Delray Beach that is home to the Cornell Art Museum and other arts venues.

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What they’re saying

“Cornell Art Museum's Art on the Square fine art show welcomes regional artists as well as national artists who travel south to our beautiful historic arts campus in the heart of downtown Delray Beach.”

— Marusca Gatto, Cultural Arts Director at Cornell Art Museum

What’s next

The Cornell Art Museum will select the winning artists to be recognized at an awards presentation during the Art on the Square event.

The takeaway

The return of the Art on the Square fine art show to the Cornell Art Museum grounds in Delray Beach is an exciting cultural event that will bring the community together, support local and visiting artists, and provide interactive art experiences for all attendees.