River of Grass EXHIBITION OPENING
Date and Time
- Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 6PM - 8PM
Location
Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square
51 N Swinton Ave
Details
The Cornell Art Museum at Old School Square is proud to collaborate with the Fiber Artist Miami Association and The Center: Hollywood Art & Culture Center to present River of Grass, a site-specific installation exploring the ecological and cultural story of the Florida Everglades.
Featuring the work of 12 artists, the exhibition transforms the museum’s two lower galleries into immersive corridors of woven environments. Custom-built, six-foot-square looms serve as both canvas and architectural elements, creating a unique installation that invites visitors to experience the Everglades from an entirely new perspective.
Using fiber arts, natural elements, and traditional and contemporary weaving techniques, the artists create sculptural interpretations of this vital Florida ecosystem. The exhibition is inspired by and pays homage to Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ influential 1947 book, The Everglades: River of Grass.
Join us for an evening celebrating art, nature, and Florida’s cultural heritage at the Cornell Art Museum.
“We are especially pleased to collaborate with the Fiber Artist Miami Association and The Center: Hollywood Art & Culture Center to bring River of Grass to the Cornell Art Museum. Through their innovative work in this unique collection of woven works of art, the artists honor Marjory Stoneman Douglas’s enduring vision while reminding us of the Everglades’ vital role in Florida’s ecological and cultural identity—and the importance of protecting it.”
— Marusca Gatto, Cultural Arts Director, Cornell Art Museum
Opening Night in Downtown Delray Beach
Kick off the exhibition with an evening of art, live music, refreshments, and community at the Cornell Art Museum. Meet the artist and connect with the community.
Admission is $5
Meet & Greet with the Artist
Exhibition Dates: October 1, 2026–January 24, 2027
Make River of Grass part of your next visit to Downtown Delray Beach, where art, culture, dining, shopping, and entertainment come together in the Village by the Sea.