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Visit www.HeatherMcCready.com to discover the music! Heather was featured on the covers of both "Life and Arts", in a cover story by Steve Blow, and the Cover of "Metro", in a cover story by Mario Tarradell music editor of the Dallas Morning News. Heather has made great strides this this year and is a voice to be heard! Heather McCready is a uniquely gifted and prolific singer-songwriter from Fort Worth, Texas whose music will reach deep inside of you and touch your spirit. Described as “evocative” and “refreshing”, her music is imaginative, whimsical and spirited. Using touches of bluegrass, classical, celtic and folk, Heather thrives on individuality and bursts with creative expression. Read more and see videos on Heather's website. www.HeatherMcCready.Com
The Cottonwood Art Festival is a bi-annual event which features works from the nation's top visual artists. Located in scenic Cottonwood Park in Richardson, Texas (map), this prestigious art show has been a part of Richardson life for over forty years. The next festival will take place on October 1 - 2, 2011. Admission is free.
Cottonwood Art Festival is a juried show. This year approximately 1,400 artists submitted their work for consideration. For each show, jurors select over 240 artists to exhibit their museum-quality work. The artists compete in 14 categories: 2D Mixed Media, 3D Mixed Media, Ceramics, Digital, Drawings/Pastels, Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Leather, Metalwork, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Wood. A list of this year's artists can be found on the Event Artists page.
The featured artist is chosen to represent Cottonwood’s marketing pieces, including t-shirts and posters. More information on the artist and his work can be found on our Featured Artist page.
Cottonwood isn't just about the art, though. The festival also features local bands who perform the best in rock, country, jazz, blues, swing and folk. Be sure to check out the courtyard, where you can sit in the shade by the lake and relax while you enjoy the music. Food and spirits are also available in the courtyard. The beautiful atmosphere and ambience of the courtyard is created and designed by Donal McKinney, owner of Green Sculptor.
ArtStop is the childrens' area at Cottonwood. By heading across the bridge our pint-size Picasso’s will enjoy a wide array of art and craft activities. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to create a sculpture hat from scrap, design a masterpiece in plaster, add to an enormous collage, or practice their hand at sculpting clay on a real potter’s wheel.
Whether you're shopping for art, listening to music, enjoying the outdoors, or making art of your own, Cottonwood has something for you:
Fast Facts / Frequently Asked Questions
When?
Saturday, October 1, 2011: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, October 2, 2011: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Where?
Cottonwood Park, centrally located in the metroplex at 1321 W. Belt Line Rd. Richardson, TX (just one block east of Coit Rd).
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