Art on the Square Cornell Art Museum February 2027

Art on the Square is a two-day Premiere Juried Outdoor Fine Art Show presented by the Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square. This outdoor art gallery features original works of art by fine artists from around the country.

Beautifully located on the grounds of the Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square in the heart of Downtown Delray Beach, this show welcomes thousands of visitors to stroll the historic grounds, meet the artists to acquire wonderful original art while enjoying live music and refreshments. Art on the Square offers a unique art experience for everyone. This event has a proven record with seven successfully produced fine art shows by Marusca Gatto, Cultural Arts Director, for the Downtown Development Authority, the organization managing and operating the Cornell Art Museum.

General information

The Old School Square Foundation Inc a 501(c)3 is a non-profit committed to keeping Old School Square alive as the cultural heart of Delray Beach. More than just historic buildings, it is a place where people come together - to create, celebrate, to learn, and to belong.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Fine Artist / Fine Craft Artist: Professional artists applying to participate as exhibiting artist. Emerging Artist: Beginning of career artists selected through the jury process and winner is eligible to receive a complimentary booth space. Non-Profit Organization: Organizations with 501(c)3 status eligible for reduced booth fee.

ARTIST PARKING: City of Delray Beach City Hall, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, 33444 (North Parking Lot - Parking Pass will be provided upon check in).

ARTIST LOAD-IN & LOAD-OUT: Artists are required to cart in their booth tents and artwork, as vehicles are not permitted on the lawn. A designated drop-off area will be available in close proximity to the exhibit space for your convenience.

VISITOR PARKING: Metered parking in the Old School Square Garage and Federspeil Parking Garage and in designated metered spaces in Downtown Delray Beach through the Delray Beach Park Mobile system (Read the signs!).

LIABILITY INSURANCE: Artist/Vendor must provide a certificate of general liability insurance with a minimum of $2,000,000 coverage. Certificate of Insurance can be purchased inexpensively through ACT Insurance and must name the following as additionally insured:

Downtown Development Authority, 350 SE 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL 33483 AND City of Delray Beach, 100 NW 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444

Rules and regulations

1. NO CBD Products / Delta 8 Products of any kind permitted at Downtown Development Authority events.
2. All submittals will be reviewed by a jury - Jury decision is final.

All submittals are reviewed by a jury; the jury's decision is final. Jurors score applications on a Yes/No/Maybe basis and on a 1-10 scale, viewed on a computer monitor. Five jurors score applications as a single panel covering all medium categories, scoring separately from various locations. The jury process is closed to observation. About 150 applications are received each year, with about 100 artists selected from the jury and 6 additional artists invited without jury review.