See you Oct 3-4, 2026 at Cottonwood Park!
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VOTE NOW for the Best Art Festival!
Vote now for the Cottonwood Art Festival as the “Best Art Festival” in the 2026 Best of Dallas® Readers’ Choice Poll! You can vote once per day per email address. Fill out the categories you’d like and hit the “Submit Your Ballot” button toward the bottom of the page. Voting ends 9/5/24 at 11:59 PM.
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.
Unleash your creativity at the annual Chalk the Walk Art Contest
Artists ages 12 and up are invited to transform the sidewalks into colorful masterpieces with a design of their choice. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just love to create, this is your chance to make your mark—and compete for up to $500 in cash prizes!
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
FORGED BY FIRE: MEET THE FALL 2026 METAL ARTISTS
Whether you’re an experienced collector or simply appreciate exceptional craftsmanship, the Metal category offers an inspiring look at the creativity, skill, and imagination that continue to make Cottonwood Art Festival one of the premier fine art festivals in the country.
COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL NAMED BEST FESTIVAL IN RICHARDSON FOR 2026
We are honored to announce that Cottonwood Art Festival has been voted Best Festival in the 2026 Best of Richardson Awards presented by Richardson Life Magazine.
BRAZILIAN PAINTER TONY PARANÁ NAMED 2026 FALL FEATURED ARTIST
Cottonwood Art Festival is proud to announce Houston artist Tony Paraná as the Featured Artist for the Fall 2026 festival, celebrating a career defined by vibrant storytelling, cultural heritage, and a lifelong commitment to community through the arts.
