BRAZILIAN PAINTER TONY PARANÁ NAMED 2026 FALL FEATURED ARTIST

Jul 21, 2026

Cottonwood Art Festival is proud to announce Houston artist Tony Paraná as the Featured Artist for the Fall 2026 festival, celebrating a career defined by vibrant storytelling, cultural heritage, and a lifelong commitment to community through the arts.

BIG TEXAS ENERGY IN OFFICIAL SOUVENIR POSTER BY JULIA GILMORE

Mar 30, 2026

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...

MEET THE JURY PANEL

Jan 28, 2026

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,...