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
LAKESIDE COURTYARD BEER GARDEN
Cottonwood Art Festival Craft Beer Garden COURTYARD BEER GARDEN Cottonwood Art Festival touts the signature vibe "there's an art to having fun," and for the 21 and up that includes a fine craft beer selection! The Lakeside Courtyard features an epic lineup of craft...
ARTSTOP BRINGS THE WORLD OF ART TO LIFE FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
Cottonwood Art Festival is a creative place for kids of all ages! ArtStop is Cottonwood Art Festival's colorful and interactive children's area where kids are encouraged to get their hands dirty and explore their creative side! Staffed by more than 100 volunteers,...
Gregory Arth – Featured Artist Fall 2017 Cottonwood Art Festival
Gregory Arth - Featured Artist Fall 2017 Cottonwood Art Festival As a successful fine artist, Gregory Arth's work can be seen all over the world - from art galleries to movie theaters and from luxury shopping catalogs to amusement parks. Now as named featured artist...
