Cottonwood Art Festival remains on pause through 2021 but looks forward to a return in the future. In the meantime, follow us on social media and our website as we strive to support our artists and their work. Subscribers of our newsletter also receive curated collections with direct links to the artist.

The festival continues to engage viewers and promote the hundreds of artists that have shown over the years with articles on the website and showcasing on Facebook and Instagram.   Curated pieces are also detailed in the newsletter that feature online Etsy stores, Texas based artists, category specific mediums, seasonal collections, and community updates. Cottonwood Art Festival is dedicated to using existing platforms for the purpose of cross-promoting the artwork that the artists want shared with the public. This collaborative effort is to shine a light on the beautiful creations that are born during these seasons of uncertainty. 

BIG TEXAS ENERGY IN OFFICIAL SOUVENIR POSTER BY JULIA GILMORE

Some posters hang on walls. This one kicks the door open. Boots. Heels. Big Texas energy. Introducing the 2026 Cottonwood Art Festival official souvenir poster by featured artist Julia Gilmore. From first sketch to final statement piece, the 2026 Cottonwood Art...

COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL NAMES JULIA GILMORE AS FEATURED ARTIST FOR SPRING 2026

The Cottonwood Art Festival has selected acclaimed visual artist Julia Gilmore as the Featured Artist for the Spring Cottonwood Art Festival, taking place May 2-3, 2026, at Cottonwood Park in Richardson, Texas.

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...

DAVID DEL SOLAR SHARES LIGHT THROUGH ART AS THE FALL FEATURED ARTIST

David del Solar will be sharing light through art as the Fall featured artist for Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson. Established in 1969, the Cottonwood Art Festival is a semiannual, juried art show and is one of the most prestigious fine art festivals in the region and nation. The festival features work from more than 200 artists from across the U.S., selected by a panel of jurors.

EMERGING ARTISTS IN RICHARDSON ISD TO EXHIBIT ARTWORK

Congratulations to the RISD Art Students selected as the Top 10 Emerging Artists! The Emerging Artist Program recognizes the talent of young local artists and offers them opportunities to participate in Cottonwood Art Festival and to grow professionally.

ELISSA BROWN ANNOUNCED AS FEATURED ARTIST FOR COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL

Cottonwood Art Festival has selected Elissa Brown as the Spring featured artist for May 3-4 at Cottonwood Park in Richardson. Brown was born and raised in Texas and has since taught many grades ranging from kindergarten to college over the years. With a nurturing love...

CHALK THE WALK SIDEWALK ART CONTEST WINNERS AND DESIGNS

Congratulations to the award-winning competitors that transformed concrete squares into colorful masterpieces of artistic expression.Mixed media artist IG: @t0destoolChalk artist and digital illustrator IG: @raven.makes.art.sometimesIG: @sagerockow @peytonsmith456The...

FALL ARTISTS, CHALK THE WALK, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND KIDS ARTSTOP

Cottonwood Art Festival is October 5-6 at Richardson Park and is a weekend full of live music, craft beer and wine, hands-on crafts in the ArtStop kids area, food court, and almost 200 artists from around the world.  The Fall featured artist is mixed media artist Jay...

JAY LONG ANNOUNCED AS FEATURED ARTIST FOR OCT. 5-6

Mixed-media artist Jay Long is inspired by music and literature to create layers of wonder and emotion in contemporary oil paintings. Jay Long, from Austin, TX,  has been selected as the Fall featured artist for Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson, to be held Oct....

BIG TEXAS ENERGY IN OFFICIAL SOUVENIR POSTER BY JULIA GILMORE

Some posters hang on walls. This one kicks the door open. Boots. Heels. Big Texas energy. Introducing the 2026 Cottonwood Art Festival official souvenir poster by featured artist Julia Gilmore. From first sketch to final statement piece, the 2026 Cottonwood Art...

COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL NAMES JULIA GILMORE AS FEATURED ARTIST FOR SPRING 2026

The Cottonwood Art Festival has selected acclaimed visual artist Julia Gilmore as the Featured Artist for the Spring Cottonwood Art Festival, taking place May 2-3, 2026, at Cottonwood Park in Richardson, Texas.

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.

DAVID DEL SOLAR SHARES LIGHT THROUGH ART AS THE FALL FEATURED ARTIST

David del Solar will be sharing light through art as the Fall featured artist for Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson. Established in 1969, the Cottonwood Art Festival is a semiannual, juried art show and is one of the most prestigious fine art festivals in the region and nation. The festival features work from more than 200 artists from across the U.S., selected by a panel of jurors.

EMERGING ARTISTS IN RICHARDSON ISD TO EXHIBIT ARTWORK

Congratulations to the RISD Art Students selected as the Top 10 Emerging Artists! The Emerging Artist Program recognizes the talent of young local artists and offers them opportunities to participate in Cottonwood Art Festival and to grow professionally.

ELISSA BROWN ANNOUNCED AS FEATURED ARTIST FOR COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL

Cottonwood Art Festival has selected Elissa Brown as the Spring featured artist for May 3-4 at Cottonwood Park in Richardson. Brown was born and raised in Texas and has since taught many grades ranging from kindergarten to college over the years. With a nurturing love...

CHALK THE WALK SIDEWALK ART CONTEST WINNERS AND DESIGNS

Congratulations to the award-winning competitors that transformed concrete squares into colorful masterpieces of artistic expression.Mixed media artist IG: @t0destoolChalk artist and digital illustrator IG: @raven.makes.art.sometimesIG: @sagerockow @peytonsmith456The...

IMAGERY COURTYARD MAIN STAGE AND ACOUSTIC STAGE – TEXAS MUSIC PROJECT

Discover a vibrant lineup of talented musicians and bands, each bringing their unique sound to the stage. Dive into a world of rhythm and melody, where every performance promises to captivate your love of music and good vibes.Remy is a Indie Pop singer/songwriter and...