The 2014 Cotton District
Arts Festival is set for
Saturday, April 12

The Cotton District Arts Festival
is presented by the
Starkville Area Arts Council.
Held each April in the historic Cotton District in Starkville, Mississippi, the festival blends incredible art, music, and food into a showcase event. The festival is host to over 125 artisans, as well as a Juried Art competition and show, Writer's Village, Taste of Starkville restaurant competition, 5K and 1 mile runs, Pet Parade, Student Art competition, and much more. Presented by the Starkville Area Arts Council, the Cotton District Arts Festival has been named one of the top 100 Events in North America by the American Bus Association,  a Top 20 Event in the Southeast, and one of the top 5 festivals in Mississippi for 2012 and 2013 by Mississippi Magazine.

Important Dates to Remember:

– Writer's Village's Authors' Area: 
   Early-Bird Registration, February 11, 2014

– Juried Arts Entry Form: 
   Due February 21, 2014

– Songwriter's Competition: 
   Due, February 28, 2014

– Old Cotton Mill 5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Run: 
   Early-Bird Registration, March 1, 2014 

– Artisans' Village Application: 
   Late Registration, March 11, 2014

– Pet Parade: 
   Early-Bird Registration, March 15, 2014

– Student Art: 
   March 19, 2014

CDAF Poster 2014 Design Winner was Unveiled, 
Tuesday November 19 at the GSDP

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pictured left to right: Laurie Burton, CDAF Co-Chair and SAAC President Elect; Ellen Boles, SAAC President; Dominique Pugh, 2014 CDAF Contest Poster Winner; and Jon Turner, CDAF Co-Chair
Tuesday night marked the beginning of the 2014 Cotton District Arts Festival with the unveiling of the official festival poster. The event was hosted by the Starkville Area Arts Council and held at the GDSP (Greater Starkville Development Partnership) lobby on Main Street. Attendees applauded as Jon Turner, CDAF Co-Chair, unveiled the winning poster and introduced the artist, Dominique Pugh. The poster was selected through the CDAF Poster Competition, sponsored by Mark Wood of Chalet Arts.

Regarding the poster unveiling and design Ellen Boles, President of the Starkville Area Arts Council stated, “We are really excited that it’s a beautiful work of art that was crafted by a graduate of MSU. Even though she is no longer with us in Starkville, we are very proud of her contribution. We are also very grateful for the great turnout and hope everyone will enjoy the art on display tonight.”

The Cotton District Arts Festival is made possible with the support of the City of Starkville, the Greater Starkville Development Partnership, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Mississippi Arts Commission, the MDA-Tourism Division, and it's many sponsors and volunteers. 

The 2014 Poster Arts Competition is sponsored by Chalet Arts.