Posted by: Delray Beach offers a robust arts and entertainment vibe, including the popular First Friday Art Walk, that not only offers public art displays, murals, installations and open galleries, but also a variety of free music and pop-up performances.
You can stop for refreshments or visit the working artist studios in the downtown area to peruse, shop, learn about and appreciate the vibrant culture of the visual arts, with demonstrations, workshops and much more. 
First Friday Art Walks, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.:
- Open galleries & studios
- Pop-up live music throughout the downtown area
First Friday Art Walk at the Cornell
Exhibits change every few months, new exhibits added throughout the year at.Cornell Art Museum, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach.
Credit: Cornell Museum of Art
During the First Friday Art Walk, not only can you enjoy live music and entertainment, but you can also meet some of the artists, ask them questions and even watch them work.
Image: Carl Dawson Photography
Participating venues may include some of the following or others:
- Old School Square Pavilion
- Cornell Art Museum
- DeBilzan Galleries
- Arts Garage
- Gallery at Studio 5
- Delray Art
- Addison Gallery
- John Schuyler Gallery
- The Heart of Delray Gallery
- J. Rogers & Phoebe Dean Studios
- Arts Warehouse
- Ford Fine Art
- Avalon Gallery
- Delray Beach Kollective
- Sunrise Fine Art
- MAC Art Galleries
- Sundook Fine Art Galleries
- Blue Gallery
- Lark Keeler Art Studio
Downtown Delray / First Friday Artwalk
Downtown Delray Beach, long known for its eclectic community and welcoming atmosphere, has become a cultural mecca. Renowned works of art adorn fine galleries and unique shops abound.
Check out the video below for a glimpse of what to expect.
Delray Art Trail
If you miss out on the First Friday Art Walk, don't worry, you can still enjoy the art scene in Downtown Delray.
The Art Trail is not an organized event. It's a self-guided flexible tour that gives you the freedom to stroll throughout a compiled list of art assets, at your leisure on any day.
The Art Trail takes you from art on public spaces, featuring more than 130 public art installations and murals, to museums, art galleries and studios. So, take a moment to explore the and map out your next visit at delrayarttrail.com.
Click here for an interactive Google Map.
Courtesy, Delray Beach DDA
For a delightfully artsy DIY excursion any time, refer to the Delray Art Trail website that features photos, a helpful map and information about public art sculptures and displays, art studios, and other indoor and outdoor arts venues and attractions.
Photo & Featured Photo/Downtown Delray Beach
The downtown Delray Beach Arts District includes Artists Alley (corner of NE 3rd St. & “Artists Alley” between NE 3rd Ave & NE 4th Ave), Pineapple Grove (NE 2nd Avenue), Atlantic Avenue and West Atlantic Avenue.
NOTE: All events are subject to change or cancellation. We suggest you confirm details before heading out: 561-243-1077.
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Art Festivals and Art Walks in South Florida:
- Free in April: Youth Orchestra performance in Lake Worth, and more
- MOSAIC Palm Beach: Discounts on events, museums, entertainment & more, only in May
- Free Miami Beach Culture Crawl
- Free downtown Hollywood ArtWalk event offers tours, vendors & entertainment
- Viernes Culturales in Little Havana: Music, art and free walking tour
- Dania After Dark BBQ event with bands, food vendors & free entry
- Free ‘Untapped' events in Pompano Beach with fire fountain, vendors & rock entertainment
- Free Gables Gallery Night on first Fridays
- Art & Jazz on the Avenue in Delray Beach
- Art Walk in Oakland Park features artist displays & restaurants offering food for purchase
More free and cheap events:
Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square, Delray Beach
51 N Swinton Ave.
Delray Beach, FL 33444
561-654-2220
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