See you May 2-3, 2026 at Cottonwood Park!
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FEATURED ARTIST
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CHILDREN’S ARTSTOP
Introducing the 2026 Emerging Artist
The Emerging Artist Program recognizes the talent of ten local high school artists by offering them the opportunity to exhibit at Cottonwood and more!
Artist Application for Fall 2026 are now available!
Calling all artists! Cottonwood Art Festival is now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 show. The deadline to apply is May 11.
Volunteer with Us
Join the Cottonwood family as a volunteer! Cottonwood’s interactive children’s area, ArtStop, needs your help staffing activities, organizing materials and helping our pint-size Picasso’s create their masterpieces. Be prepared to laugh and have fun, as ArtStop is a memorable experience for kids of all ages.
Connect with Cottonwood
View photo galleries from past Cottonwood shows, explore the Art, learn more about the Artist creative process and stay up to date with the latest news by following Cottonwood on Facebook.
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MEET THE JURY PANEL
Each year, the Cottonwood Art Festival is shaped by the expertise, discernment, and vision of a distinguished jury panel tasked with selecting the artists who will define the show. For the Spring 2026 festival, five accomplished jurors, Gregory Arth, Cecilia Labora,...
CHALK THE WALK SIDEWALK ART CONTEST WINNERS
Explore the creativity and talent of local artists who bring sidewalks to life with their stunning chalk art creations on a concrete canvas.The Best of Show Adult Chalk the Walk Sidewalk Chalk Art contestant winner is Jessica Thomason. This category was awarded a $500...
CELEBRATE ART, MUSIC, AND COMMUNITY AT THE 56TH COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL
The 56th Cottonwood Art Festival returns October 4-5, offering a weekend filled with internationally recognized fine art, live music, wine, food, and family -friendly activities at Richardson’s Cottonwood Park.
