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FREE CONCERTS AT COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL

FREE CONCERTS AT COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL

D Magazine music contributor Alex Macon wrote an article on March 30, 2016 titled “How To See A Dozen Free Concerts In Dallas This Spring.” The mention gives a shout-out to us because we offer the public free admission, free parking, and live music all weekend.

“PRETTY BIRD” BY KRISTIN DESANTIS IS CRESTED CROW OF COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL

“PRETTY BIRD” BY KRISTIN DESANTIS IS CRESTED CROW OF COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL

Cottonwood Art Festival is a semi-annual juried show, and among the 240 artists selected to participate only one is chosen as the featured artist. “Pretty Bird” by artist Kristin DeSantis was recently announced as the crested crow to represent the Spring show being held May 7-8 at Cottonwood Park. Elongated talons and eyelashes intentionally convey the personality of “Pretty Bird” and DeSantis explains, “she is a sexy, slightly demure princess.”

FEAST FOR THE SENSES: COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL MELDS FOOD, MUSIC AND ART

FEAST FOR THE SENSES: COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL MELDS FOOD, MUSIC AND ART

Museum-quality art works from more than 240 visual artists from across the nation are the big lure to the prestigious Cottonwood Art Festival, but a mix in live music, fresh food, a children’s ArtStop creative area, homegrown craft beer, cocktails and wine will also be available to enjoy while taking in the sights or listening to the live music.

COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL RETURNS TO DRAW CREATIVES FOR ALL AGES

COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL RETURNS TO DRAW CREATIVES FOR ALL AGES

The Richardson art scene will be filled with excitement October 3-4, when the semi-annual Cottonwood Art Festival – and more than 240 of the nation’s top artists – arrive at scenic Cottonwood Park, transforming it into a fine outdoor gallery.

RICHARDSON’S COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL HOSTS EXCITING MUSICAL ACTS

RICHARDSON’S COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL HOSTS EXCITING MUSICAL ACTS

Richardson’s Cottonwood Art Festival brings top musical talent to an event known as Texas’ premier art festival. The fall festival, to be held October 3-4, 2015 in Richardson’s Cottonwood Park, will also feature local and regional musicians as they perform classic rock, pop, jazz, soul, and Latin favorites.