See you Oct 3-4, 2026 at Cottonwood Park!

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Tony Parnana with an art buyer

FEATURED ARTIST

Michelle McDowell Smith

EXHIBITING ARTIST

Michelle McDowell Smith

CHILDREN’S ARTSTOP

Tony Parnana with an art buyer

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. More than two decades later, that spontaneous decision has grown into an internationally recognized career built on storytelling, culture, and community. This fall, Cottonwood Art Festival is proud to welcome Tony Paraná as its Featured Artist.

Locate your Favorite Artist

View the full gallery of artists exhibiting at the Fall show! 

Bike Valet at Cottonwood Park

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.

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!  

Connect with Cottonwood

View photo galleries from past Cottonwood shows, explore the Art, learn more about the Artist creative process and stay up to date with the latest news by following Cottonwood on Facebook.

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.

Blog & News

TIM WELDON PLAYS THE GAME OF ART WITHOUT ANY RULES

TIM WELDON PLAYS THE GAME OF ART WITHOUT ANY RULES

Having grown up as the fifth of nine children, Tim Weldon born 1961 in New York found a way to nurture his creativity in the midst of being a part of an amazing and chaotic family.  His color palette came to life after spending some time in New Mexico, the Land of...

CINDY AUNE PAINTS TO EXPLORE BENEATH THE SURFACE

CINDY AUNE PAINTS TO EXPLORE BENEATH THE SURFACE

After 25 years as a wholesale business owner, Cindy Aune turned her workspace into a studio to work as a full-time artist. Oxford, Mississippi is where Cindy Aune’s studio of whimsical faces and figurative works of art are created. Her large-scale canvas art is...

SUPPORT ARTISTS & CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY

SUPPORT ARTISTS & CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY

Marjolyn Van Der Hart creates art that uses vintage imagery to explore our modern identity. This artist discovers the experience of memory visually through the use of collage and paint. Educated at Parson's School of Art in NYC, Ringling School of Art in Florida and...

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