See you May 2-3, 2026 at Cottonwood Park!
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CHILDREN’S ARTSTOP
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
COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES KARINA LLERGO AS FEATURED ARTIST
"One of the first paintings I did as a kid was the face of a horse. After all the years I took that ideas as my inspiration for Ride Free. She is riding the wind leaving all her troubles behind. She is riding to feel peace within herself. She is riding, listening to...
CHEERS TO WINE, ART, AND MUSIC IN THE IMAGERY COURTYARD
The Imagery Courtyard and Acoustic Stage at Cottonwood Art Festival is where you'll enjoy a weekend of live music featuring talented local musicians. The two stages of free entertainment include Ryan Berg & The Velvet Ears, Michael Lee, Legacy 4, Big Joe Walker...
MICHELLE MCDOWELL SMITH ANNOUNCED AS FEATURED ARTIST FOR COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL
"The figures in my paintings are bound together by trust, empathy, love and understanding. I purposefully don't create a family of foxes or a family of just deer. It needs to be more expansive to be more inclusive."MICHELLE MCDOWELL SMITHMICHELLE MCDOWELL SMITH...
