An Austin-based artist, Jay Long, has been named the featured artist for the fall iteration of the Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson.

The fall show is scheduled for October in Cottonwood Park, which is located at 1301 W. Belt Line Road. The festival began in 1969 and is in its 55th year.

The overview

According to a news release, merchandise featuring Long’s official work will be available for purchase both at the festival and online. Items include posters, T-shirts and stickers.

Long’s work features mixed-media oil paintings that incorporate creatures and emotion, per the news release. The artistic process for Long typically starts with inspiration from music, literature or theater.


“I am excited and honored to have my work highlighted by the lovely people at Cottonwood Art Festival,” Long said in the news release.

Looking ahead

The fall Cottonwood Art Festival is set to take place Oct. 5-6. Admission is free and more information about the festival can be found online.