Press Release
For Release: January 9, 2012
CONTACT: Lisa Taylor, 214-914-1099
Cottonwood Art Festival Announces Call for Artists
The application deadline from visual artists for the spring festival is Jan. 13, 2012.
(Richardson, TX) - The Cottonwood Art Festival is accepting applications from visual artists for the spring festival, to be May 5 & 6, 2012. The deadline to submit art for consideration is January 13, 2012.
Now in its 44th year, the Cottonwood Art Festival is the fifth best art festival in the United States and is the premier fine arts event in North Texas. The twice-a-year event generates more than $2 million in art sales annually. The festival is set for 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, May 5-6, 2012, at Richardson’s Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Beltline Rd. Admission is free. Full details are available at www.cottonwoodartfestival.com.
The Cottonwood Art Festival is a juried show. Approximately 1,400 artists will submit work for the 2012 festivals. Jurors will select 240 artists to exhibit their museum-quality paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, fine glass, woodwork, mixed media and photography. All art must be for sale.
Artists who are interested in submitting art for consideration should apply through http://www.zapplication.org by January 13, 2012. Notification will happen January 27, 2012. Booth fees will be due February 10, 2012.
For more information on Cottonwood Art Festival, go to their website www.cottonwoodartfestival.com or to their Facebook page. Whether shopping for art, listening to music, enjoying the outdoors, or making art of your own, Cottonwood has something for everyone. There’s an art to having fun!
About Cottonwood Arts Festival
Cottonwood Art Festival is a semi-annual event that features works from the nation's top visual artists. Located in scenic Cottonwood Park in Richardson, Texas, this prestigious art show has been enriching the community for over 40 years. It draws over 240 local, regional, and national artists, as well as local and regional bands performing the best in rock, country, jazz, blues, swing and folk.
About the City of Richardson
With over 99,200 residents, the City of Richardson is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence, its rich history and its bright future, all of which make Richardson a smart choice for residents and businesses. Known globally for its high-tech business leadership, the City of Richardson also offers a high quality of life, diverse array of neighborhoods, convenient Metroplex location, multi-modal transportation infrastructure and outstanding City services. Richardson has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top places to live and work by the national media, and the City remains dedicated to continuous improvement, as well as to the principles of open government and two-way communications with residents. To learn more, visit www.cor.net.
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