Explore the Delray Beach art culture

Delray Beach offers a robust arts and entertainment vibe, including the popular self-guided First Friday Art Walk, and the "any time" Art Trail. Both offer public art displays, murals, installations and open galleries, but also a variety of free music and pop-up performances. This Saturday & Sunday, there's something special.

SPEICAL EVENT THIS WEEKEND: Art on the Square

When: Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 7-8, 2026, all day starting at 10 a.m.
Where: Old School Square Amphitheatre, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach
FREE admission

Art on the Square is a premier, juried outdoor fine art show presented by the Cornell Art Museum, transforming the historic grounds of Old School Square into an open-air gallery filled with color, inspiration and talent.

Located in the heart of Downtown Delray Beach, this two-day celebration invites visitors to explore original works from more than 50 juried artists from across the country. Meet the artists behind the work, discover a wide variety of fine art mediums, and find one-of-a-kind pieces to take home.

The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority has curated this list of public and private art installations throughout the downtown area to allow residents and visitors to explore our beautiful city and find the hidden gems that you may otherwise miss.

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
Stroll at your leisure on a self-guided tour

Exhibits and more at the Cornell Art Museum

Exhibits change every few months, new exhibits added throughout the year at Cornell Art Museum, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach.

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.

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 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.

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.

Artist Harold Caudio, left, shares insight with ArtWalk visitor.

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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