Cornell Art Museum Features “Impressions of Italy by Ralph Papa” Exhibition

Delray Beach, FL – May 2, 2025: The Cornell Art Museum is proud to present its newest gallery exhibition, “Impressions of Italy by Ralph Papa,” opening on May 16, 2025. The dynamic collection of 30 Plein Air paintings was created during Papa’s summer residencies in Italy over the past decade. The exhibition showcases the artist’s passion and versatility while exploring the Abruzzo and Percara regions of his Italian ancestry.

“It is an honor and rare opportunity to tell the story of Ralph Papa’s residencies in Italy through this collection of fine paintings,” said Marusca Gatto, Cultural Arts Director at the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority. “This special invitation to journey with Ralph Papa over the past ten years, experiencing the Italian regions and cities through the eyes of an important impressionist artist is not to be missed.”

WHEN: Opening Night is Friday, May 16, 2025 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The exhibition will remain on view in the Upper SE Gallery of the Cornell Art Museum through October 27, 2025. Hours at the Cornell Art Museum are Wednesday 12 to 5 p.m.; Thursday & Friday 12 to 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Cornell Art Museum, 51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444. Parking available in Old School Square garage.

COST: The Cornell Art Museum is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

IMAGES courtesy of the Cornell Art Museum: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/cqb7umzfh6ljv49zxslqe/ADLyaEf2zI9YESS0tViMuQc?rlkey=h9ekce8ya2nk9yzznzmzgtyck&e=1&st=1z0z7kuq&dl=0