Cornell Art Museum brings Art on the Square back to Delray Beach

The Cornell Art Museum will host Art on the Square, a two-day juried outdoor fine art show, on Nov. 7-8 at Old School Square in downtown Delray Beach. The free event will feature about 100 artists, live demonstrations and family activities as the museum tries to draw collectors and the broader community to its historic campus.

Why it matters: - Art on the Square gives local visitors and collectors direct access to original work from roughly 100 juried artists in one place. - The free, outdoor format lowers the barrier to entry for families, casual visitors and first-time art buyers. - The event also supports Old School Square’s role as a downtown cultural destination and a draw for tourism.

What happened: - The Cornell Art Museum is bringing back Art on the Square, a two-day Premiere Juried Outdoor Fine Art Show at Old School Square in Delray Beach. - The show runs Nov. 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - The event will take place on the museum’s front lawn and the Swinton lawn at 51 N. Swinton Avenue. - Admission is free. - The show is produced by the museum’s Cultural Arts Director, Marusca Gatto.

The details: - About 100 juried artists will participate. - The show will feature original works by fine artists from around the country. - Visitors will be able to meet artists, buy original art, and walk the historic Old School Square campus. - The event will include live music and refreshments. - Organizers also plan live mural painting demonstrations. - A children’s art space will be part of the event. - Local nonprofits including Art Connect, Urban Sketchers and Creative Art School will participate. - Awards will be given for First, Second and Third Place. - Parking will be available in the Old School Square Garage. - More information is available at the event website.

Between the lines: - The show mixes a sales venue with a community event, which can broaden attendance beyond serious art buyers. - Bringing in regional nonprofits alongside national artists helps the museum frame the event as both a market and a local arts showcase. - Gatto said the goal is to bring the community and downtown visitors together around diverse art talents in one location.

What's next: - Visitors can attend the show on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8 at Old School Square. - The Cornell Art Museum also directs visitors to its event listings at full museum events. - The museum is open Wednesday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The bottom line: - Art on the Square is designed to turn Old School Square into a weekend art market, community festival and collector event at the same time.