CHRIS VANCE NAMED FEATURED ARTIST

A world of bright, abstract characters For many artists, small details can inspire big ideas. For Chris Vance, an Iowa-based abstract expressionist, big ideas take form as larger-than-life monsters, crazy characters and lively vistas. Named featured artist of the City...

JEAN ADAS VISITS MOSS HAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jean Adas at Moss Haven Elementary School , Cottonwood Art Festival Visiting Artist Program Watercolor artist Jean Adas presented to 5th and 6th grade students at Moss Haven Elementary School on Thursday, April 20, 2017 as part of Cottonwood’s Visiting Artist...

COTTONWOOD’S EMERGING ARTISTS & AWARDS

Congratulations to the 10 students selected by a jury as Cottonwood’s 2017 Emerging Artists sponsored by Neighborhood Credit Union. The annual program exhibition, featuring works by these students, is open to the public April 1-30, 2017 in the Forrest &...

LIVE ART AND AMY BURKMAN RETURN TO COTTONWOOD

The music, energy and art create a dynamic performance that will leave you inspired! Live Art is much more than fast painting, it’s a special display of an exciting artistic performance! Check out the video below to see a preview! For additional info on Live Art...

SMITH MAP STUDIO FEATURED IN TEXAS MONTHLY

Christopher Alan Smith, the illustrator and owner of Smith Map Studio, was one of the 250 artists selected by the jury panel for Cottonwood Art Festival. The semi-annual show was held the weekend of October 1-2, 2016 in Richardson, TX. This was also the exact date...

ITALIAN APÉ RESIDES IN RICHARDSON

Have you met the guy in Richardson who owns an incredibly rare and slow moving Italian Apé? These were first discovered in the 1940’s and the one Jason Hapka cares for happens to put off a super strong aroma. Try pronouncing Apé as Ah-Pay and substitute three wheels...