See you May 1-2, 2027 at Cottonwood Park!
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Spring 2027 Applications Now Open!
Calling all artists! Cottonwood Art Festival is now accepting applications for the May 1-2, 2027 Spring show. The deadline to apply is December 8, 2026.
Tony Paraná selected as Fall Cottonwood Featured Artist
Becoming an artist wasn’t part of a carefully planned career path. In fact, before moving to the United States in 2002, he never imagined painting would become his life’s work.
Locate your Favorite Artist
View the full gallery of artists exhibiting at the Fall 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.
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.
Ride in and roll up with ease
The Cottonwood Art Festival is proud to partner with our friends at the Richardson Bicycle Coalition and BikeDFW to offer complimentary bike valet and parking—an easy, convenient, and sustainable way to enjoy the festival. 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.
Blog & News
ARTSTOP TO-GO KITS INCLUDE FOUR CRAFTS
Get creative at home with Cottonwood Art Festival ArtStop To-Go kits that include for four popular crafts that your kids will enjoy. Pre-order the to-go box by September 15 for $15 and you'll receive supplies for four fun hands-on art projects. The first craft is...
NATIONAL DOG DAY
Cottonwood Art Festival's É-newsletter is a virtual gallery of artwork and the August 26 Café celebrated National Dog Day. The following artists were featured: Armik Malkian, Ken Newman, Michael Vistia, Michelle Mardis, Alexander Brown, Bob and Patti Stern, and...
FAN FAVORITE SHOWCASE – CERAMICS
Cottonwood Art Festival is showcasing Ceramic artists this week for you to vote on as your Fan Favorite. Voting opens on Monday at 10:00 a.m. and closes at the end of the week on Friday at 5:00 p.m. The artist selected as the Fan Favorite winner is announced at the...
