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
TWO STAGES FEATURE 14 LOCAL BANDS
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FALL ARTISTS & BOOTHS
The first weekend of October is the semi-annual Cottonwood Art Festival and in 2019 we're celebrating the art of fun for 50 years! Saturday, October 5th the festival is open from 10:00 am until 7:00 pm and Sunday, October 6th the gates are open from 10:00 am until...
International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) and Haas & Wilkerson Insurance Announce the 2019 Pinnacle Award Winners
The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) paid tribute to the Cottonwood Art Festival – produced by the City of Richardson on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 during the IFEA/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Ceremony held at the 64th Annual IFEA...
