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
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
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
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...
