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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.