Located in the 1913 Delray Elementary School building, the museum art exhibitions are captivating experiences that continually refresh and change, inviting visitors into a world of discovery, creativity and inspiration. The museum showcases original contemporary work by innovative artists throughout Florida.

With rotating displays, artists have the opportunity to showcase their latest works, ensuring that every visit to the gallery is a unique encounter. As the exhibitions shift, viewers are treated to a dynamic journey, witnessing the evolution of artistic concepts, techniques, and narratives. This constant metamorphosis fuels curiosity and anticipation, making art exhibitions a vibrant platform for discovery and inspiration.

Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.

Cornell Art Museum Hours:

Wednesday 12 - 5pm
Thursday & Friday 12 - 7pm
Saturday 10 - 5pm
Sunday 12 - 5pm

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Discover new, exciting and immersive exhibitions currently showcased:

  • Reimagining Palm Beach

    Through end of May

    Step back in time for a glimpse of Florida’s rich history with a contemporary style. Explore days of yore in Serge’s lively portraits of Henry Flagler, Addison Mizner and other prominent founding members of Florida. Special portrait addition of Solomon Spady, Delray Beach’s prominent African American educator and community leader in collaboration with Spady Museum and Delray Beach Historical Society. Guests will also get first view of a special AI feature where Serge ‘Reimagines’ prominent Palm Beach points-of-interest by bringing them to life in his stimulating contemporary style.

  • Three Muses by Eileen Shaloum

    HERstory

    EXTENDED through end of May

    A curated collection of 22 fine art works by NAWA artists (National Association of Women Artists Florida Chapter) promoting an increased appreciation for topics surrounding women by female artists. The exhibition seeks to create diversity and inclusion in women artist environments and relationships. The works are at the same time celebratory, thought provoking and initiating conversation about the empowerment of women. NAWAFL extends the mission of the national group by providing highly visible Florida venues, designing art education opportunities for its members and promoting art education to Florida communities.

  • Central American Modernism - Canas - The Art Critic

    Central American Modernism

    Through July 29, 2024

    Experience the daily life and histories of Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica & Panamá through the paintings, sculptures & works-on-paper by their Modernist artists. Many of these artists travelled to Europe to study and returned to create art that connected the ideas of modernism with the culture and indigenous art of their homelands - sublime and profound images not found anywhere else in the world. This inaugural exhibition includes 100 works of art as the Cornell Art Museum hosts the collection of the Museum of Central American Art (MoCAArt).

  • Emotional Intelligence by Matthew LaPenta

    Emotional Intelligence by Matthew LaPenta

    Through end of June

    Matthew LaPenta creates bronze emoji sculptures that carry profound cultural importance. Seamlessly merging modern communication with timeless artistic craftsmanship. These sculptures transcend the digital realm, offering a tangible representation of the emotions and expressions that have become integral to contemporary human interaction.

“Emotional Intelligence”

Artist Matthew LaPenta has reimagined emojis in the enduring medium of bronze, creating a captivating dialogue between technology and tradition. He invites viewers to contemplate the evolving ways we convey feelings in an increasingly interconnected world. His one to five foot sculptures celebrate the universality of emotions and also serve as a reflection of our changing cultural landscape, where digital symbols take on physical form, preserving their significance for generations to come.

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