See you May 2-3, 2026 at Cottonwood Park!
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Julia Gilmore selected as Spring Cottonwood Featured Artist
Gilmore’s work is instantly recognizable for its exuberant color, gestural texture, and evocative subject matter. Using a palette knife and richly layered oil paint, she transforms familiar, often nostalgic objects into bold, iconic imagery that invites viewers to connect with memory, emotion, and the beauty found in everyday life.
Locate your Favorite Artist
View the full gallery of artists exhibiting at the Spring show!
Local Musicians Take the Stage
Sing, dance, and enjoy a weekend of live music at Cottonwood on the Lakeside Courtyard Main Stage and Acoustic Stage. View the line up and schedule below.
Introducing the 2026 Emerging Artist
The Emerging Artist Program recognizes the talent of ten local high school artists by offering them the opportunity to exhibit at Cottonwood and more!
Ride in and roll up with ease
The Cottonwood Arts Festival is excited to be partnering with our friends at Richardson Bicycle Coalition and BikeDFW to offer complimentary Bike Valet and Parking to make your visit smoother and more sustainable. Guests can check their bikes with on‑site attendants in a secure, designated area and enjoy the festival knowing their ride is safely looked after. It’s a convenient, eco‑friendly way to experience the art, music, and food in Cottonwood Park without the hassle of parking.
Volunteer with Us
Join the Cottonwood family as a volunteer! Cottonwood’s interactive children’s area, ArtStop, needs your help staffing activities, organizing materials and helping our pint-size Picasso’s create their masterpieces. Be prepared to laugh and have fun, as ArtStop is a memorable experience for kids of all ages.
Artist Application for Fall 2026 are now available!
Calling all artists! Cottonwood Art Festival is now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 show. The deadline to apply is May 11.
Blog & News
The Art of Love – Sharing Joy & Valentine’s Day Cards
The Art of Love is a new Valentine's Day community outreach program we hope will share a little joy and spread the love. Cottonwood Art Festival set a goal to collect at least 800 handmade cards and disperse them to several senior living facilities leading up to...
RICHARDSON TO NOT HOST 2021 SPRING COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL
“Sadly the City of Richardson has made the final decision to not host a 2021 Spring Cottonwood Art Festival. This decision was not made lightly; however, it is the best decision for our community. We will be back better than ever, as soon as allowed." - Serri Ayers,...
MARJOLYN VAN DER HART PAINTS WITH LAYERS OF NOSTALGIC CHARM
MEMORY ART GIRL"Today is the day to tell the story about Persistence. Take hold of the challenges and push through them. What challenges? The challenge of change. The challenge of judgement. The challenge of getting up and facing the day. It’s all about...
