WHAT: 57th Annual Cottonwood Fall Art Festival

WHERE: Richardson, Texas

WHEN: October 3-4, 2026 | Sat. 10am-7pm | Sun. 10am-5pm

NOTEWORTHY:

Ranked in the nation's top ten art festivals every year
200 participating artists
2-day set-up for all artists - Thursday and Friday
Boy Scouts on site to help unload and load
Strong Social Media Presence
Friday Night Artist Party with Dinner, Drinks and Entertainment
Booth Sitting throughout the weekend
Artist Hospitality Area - snacks, water, coffee, and artist-only restroom
Discounted hotel rates at designated local hotels
Extensive marketing campaign to include the entire DFW region and state of Texas
Responsive website and integrated social media campaign with over 35K followers
24-hour security with a strong police presence
Event Guide with map including artists' names and booth number
On-site Weather Monitoring and Communication System
Great community support
Free admission and free parking
Bi-annual event in May and October
Jury Fees: $35 (non-refundable)
Booth Fees: $500 Single (13' x 13'); $1,000 Double (limited availability) NO commissions! | Electric +$100

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS on ZAPP

Application Deadline: May 11, 2026

Artist Notification: June 15, 2026

Booth Fee Due: July 13, 2026

Contact Dianna Lawrence, Festival Director at Dianna.Lawrence@Cor.Gov or call (972) 744-4583

Cottonwood Art Festival located in Richardson, Texas, just minutes from Dallas, is an award-winning juried art show where over 200 artists exhibit their work among towering oaks with lakeside beauty. This event has been ranked one of the best fine art festivals in the nation and continues to uphold its extraordinary reputation as a first-rate show rich in history. Artists and patrons alike have been enjoying this extraordinary event for more than 57 years. Produced by The City of Richardson, Cottonwood Art Festival welcomes a vibrant, culturally diverse audience of loyal collectors and art enthusiasts to a community rich in artistic growth and sustainability.

Live entertainment on two stages, a Friday night gala for the artists and guests, an interactive children’s art area, and much more, round out this perfect weekend in the park! Cottonwood invites you to apply now for an opportunity to exhibit and participate in the show, October 3-4, 2026.

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