--- title: Art on the Square Cornell Art Museum February 2027 description: Two-day juried outdoor fine art show at Cornell Art Museum in Delray Beach, FL, February 27-28, 2027. $35 application fee. url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/62baad3c-5271-418a-a193-5ed802a9f1d2 type: program status: open createdAt: "2026-10-24" updatedAt: "2026-10-24" programType: Festival/fair organization: Old School Square organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/old-school-square deadline: "2026-12-09" entryFee: 35 USD location: Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square, Delray Beach, FL, United States isOnline: false --- # Art on the Square Cornell Art Museum February 2027 **Hosted by:** Old School Square **Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square, Delray Beach, FL, United States | **Deadline:** December 9, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $35 ## About This Program 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. 3. Artists will be notified via email 4. Artists will receive a site map with designated booth location and load in directions one week prior to event. 5. Each artist must be ready for load in on Friday, February 26th, from 10am to 5pm. 6. Artists must provide their own10x10 WHITE artist tent with 50lb weights. NO GROUND STAKES PERMITTED DUE TO SPRINKLER SYSTEMS! 7. Upon acceptance to Art on the Square, tent rentals are available through The Tent Guys, Email: thetentguys@att.net, Phone: 561-374-1783 www.Thetentguysllc.com 8. Artists must provide their own displays, rug, tables, coverings, chairs and signage. 9. All booths will be set in a quad formation so each artist has two open sides (if desired) 10. Artist Reception on Friday, February 26th (5pm) inside Cornell Art Museum after set up 11. Artists are responsible for the collection, payment, and reporting of their own sales tax. 12. You, your staff and area must remain neat, clean and kept in an orderly fashion. Exhibits and displays must be contained within booth space. Conduct and displays must be appropriate. 13. Someone from your staff must manage the booth before, during and through breakdown. 14. Artist booth must be set up and ready by 9:00 am on Saturday, February 27th since Fine Art Show begins at 10:00 am sharp. 15. Artist Breakfast available at 9:00 am both show days in Concession Building on premises 16. Take down will begin on Sunday, February 28th at 4pm (NOT BEFORE) and be complete by 7pm ### Booth information and fees ARTIST BOOTH FEES: Due immediately upon notification of acceptance to the Fine Art Show. Booth Fee - East Atlantic Lawn $450.00 Double Booth Fee - East Altantic Lawn $850.00 Booth Fee - Swinton Lawn $425.00 Double Booth Fee - Swinton Lawn $800.00 Non-profit 501(c)3 - Swinton Lawn $225.00 ### Jury details Average number of applications submitted each year: 150 Average number of artists selected from the jury to participate in the event: 100 Average number of exempt from jury artists who are invited to participate in the event: 6 Vendors that are excluded/ineligible: This event is dedicated to original fine art. We do not accept commercial vendors, buy/sell items, or mass-produced products. All work must be created by the exhibiting artist. ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Geographic Eligibility:** National - **Disciplines:** All disciplines - **Note:** 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; winner is eligible to receive a complimentary booth space), and Non-Profit Organization (organizations with 501(c)3 status eligible for reduced booth fee). This event is dedicated to original fine art; commercial vendors, buy/sell items, or mass-produced products are excluded, and all work must be created by the exhibiting artist. ### Additional Requirements - 4 images (a booth shot is required) - Certificate of general liability insurance with minimum $2,000,000 coverage naming the Downtown Development Authority and City of Delray Beach as additionally insured ## Timeline - **Opens:** October 23, 2026 - **Deadline:** December 9, 2026 - **Program Start:** February 27, 2027 - **Program End:** February 28, 2027 ## Contact **Email:** mgatto@downtowndelraybeach.com **Phone:** 561-654-2220 ## How to Apply Apply at: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=14588