See you Oct 3-4, 2026 at Cottonwood Park!
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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!
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
COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL SELECTS AMANDA BENNETT AS FEATURED ARTIST FOR FALL 2018
Birmingham, Alabama native Amanda Bennett is the featured artist of the Fall 2018 Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson, Texas. Currently living and working in New Orleans by way of Nashville, Bennett’s deep South roots wind through her mixed media...
RICHARDSON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FLASHES AND SNARES AT COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL
Sunday, October 8, 2017 the Richardson Symphony Orchestra musicians, led by Maestro Clay Couturiaux, surprised art patrons at Cottonwood Art Festival with a melodious "flash mob." Carrying instruments and wearing all black, the...
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This year, the 41st Huffhines Art Trails will showcase the creative hand work of more than 160 artists and craftsman including the featured artist Lisa Morales and 35 new artists, providing shoppers more to peruse, more to choose, and more to buy. Listen to...
