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FORGED BY FIRE: MEET THE FALL 2026 METAL ARTISTS
Whether you’re an experienced collector or simply appreciate exceptional craftsmanship, the Metal category offers an inspiring look at the creativity, skill, and imagination that continue to make Cottonwood Art Festival one of the premier fine art festivals in the country.
COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL NAMED BEST FESTIVAL IN RICHARDSON FOR 2026
We are honored to announce that Cottonwood Art Festival has been voted Best Festival in the 2026 Best of Richardson Awards presented by Richardson Life Magazine.
BRAZILIAN PAINTER TONY PARANÁ NAMED 2026 FALL FEATURED ARTIST
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
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,...