See you May 2-3, 2026 at Cottonwood Park!
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Julia Gilmore selected as Spring Cottonwood Featured Artist
Gilmore’s work is instantly recognizable for its exuberant color, gestural texture, and evocative subject matter. Using a palette knife and richly layered oil paint, she transforms familiar, often nostalgic objects into bold, iconic imagery that invites viewers to connect with memory, emotion, and the beauty found in everyday life.
Locate your Favorite Artist
View the full gallery of artists exhibiting at the Spring 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.
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!
Ride in and roll up with ease
The Cottonwood Arts Festival is excited to be partnering with our friends at Richardson Bicycle Coalition and BikeDFW to offer complimentary Bike Valet and Parking to make your visit smoother and more sustainable. 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.
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.
Artist Application for Fall 2026 are now available!
Calling all artists! Cottonwood Art Festival is now accepting applications for the Fall 2026 show. The deadline to apply is May 11.
Blog & News
IMAGERY COURTYARD MAIN STAGE AND ACOUSTIC STAGE – TEXAS MUSIC PROJECT
Discover a vibrant lineup of talented musicians and bands, each bringing their unique sound to the stage. Dive into a world of rhythm and melody, where every performance promises to captivate your love of music and good vibes.Remy is a Indie Pop singer/songwriter and...
DALLAS OBSERVER 2024 READER’S CHOICE BEST ART FESTIVAL IN THE LONE STAR METROPOLIS
The 28th Best of Dallas winners have been announced and the 2024 Dallas Observer Reader's Choice Award for Best Art Festival goes to Cottonwood Art Festival! Richardson has been proudly hosting the semi-annual event since 1969 and it remains free to the public, while...
FALL ARTISTS, CHALK THE WALK, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND KIDS ARTSTOP
Cottonwood Art Festival is October 5-6 at Richardson Park and is a weekend full of live music, craft beer and wine, hands-on crafts in the ArtStop kids area, food court, and almost 200 artists from around the world. The Fall featured artist is mixed media artist Jay...
