57th Annual Cottonwood Art Festival (TX)

May 2-3, 2026

Application Deadline 12/1/25

Call to Artists

WHAT: 57th Annual Cottonwood Spring Art Festival

WHERE: Richardson, Texas 

WHEN: May 2-3, 2026 | Sat. 10 am-7 pm | Sun. 10 am-5 pm

NOTEWORTHY:

• Ranked in the nation's top ten art festivals every year
• 200 participating artists
• 2-day load-in for all artists - Thursday and Friday
• Boy Scout Troop on site to help unload and load
• Strong Social Media Presence
• Friday Night Artist Party and VIP Dinner, Drinks and Entertainment
• Booth Sitting throughout the weekend
• Artist Hospitality Area with snacks, water, coffee, and artist-only restroom
• Discounted hotel rates at designated hotel locations within Richardson
• Marketing to the entire DFW region and state of Texas, digital, print, radio, TV, and major billboards  
• 24-hour security and City of Richardson police presence
• Event Guide with map, artists' names, booth number and location
• Festival T-Shirt
• On-site Weather Monitoring and Communication System
• Great community support
• Free admission and free parking 
• Bi-annual event each May and October 
• Jury Fee $35 (non-refundable)
• Booth Fees: $500 single (13' x 13'), $1,000 double (limited availability) *
• Electric $100 per booth

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS on ZAPP

Application Deadline: December 1, 2025

Artist Notification: January 26, 2026

Booth Fee Due: February 23, 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 193 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, May 2-3, 2026.

Visit our Website for more information