Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival

Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival "Art, like all spiritual realities, can recreate us!” --Ben Oliphint The First Annual Festival presented the first juried art competition in Central Louisiana.

The Annual Arts Festival of First United Methodist Church, Alexandria, Louisiana, was established in 1967 to encourage use and understanding of the arts as a means of healthy expression. For more than 50 years, the Festival has offered a variety of exhibits as well as programs of music, film, literature and drama. The Festival was renamed in 1980 to honor the memory of The Rev. Tom Peyton, a forme

r associate minister whose ministry to the entire community’s arts and educational efforts was especially significant. An endowment in Peyton’s memory contributes to the Festival’s budget, which is otherwise supported by patrons’ gifts and grants. The Festival enjoys the guidance and services of the church’s staff and the use of its facilities. The core of the Festival remains the juried art exhibit.

04/19/2026
When you’re viewing the student art, be sure to pick your favorite. Just scan the QR code. There are multiple QR codes a...
04/17/2026

When you’re viewing the student art, be sure to pick your favorite. Just scan the QR code. There are multiple QR codes all down the student art area!

Join us this evening at 6pm for the opening reception and awards for our 58th annual festival!
04/17/2026

Join us this evening at 6pm for the opening reception and awards for our 58th annual festival!

SAVE the DATE and REGISTER! This years Children's Day will be led by Cindy Blair & Olivia Helmer with CHAOS MONSTER STUD...
04/13/2026

SAVE the DATE and REGISTER! This years Children's Day will be led by Cindy Blair & Olivia Helmer with CHAOS MONSTER STUDIOS. Elementary-age children (K-5th Grade) can create their own heart-shaped pinch pots. Space is limited. Pre-registration required online at https://tpaf.info/childrens-day

Located in the Johnson Center at First United Methodist Church in Alexandria. All exhibits and events are free and open to the public.

A great day receiving artwork! We hope we’ll see you Friday night (4/17) for our opening reception 6-8PM.
04/12/2026

A great day receiving artwork! We hope we’ll see you Friday night (4/17) for our opening reception 6-8PM.

The 2026 58th annual Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival call for entries is open. Submissions close 2/28/2026. Looking...
01/18/2026

The 2026 58th annual Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival call for entries is open. Submissions close 2/28/2026. Looking forward to a great show this year. Our juror is Brooke Cassady from LA Tech. Spread the word to artists.

https://fumca.wufoo.com/forms/call-for-entries-2026/

First time festival event: Artist panel for student & youth. Lessons, wisdom, insights from pros about a career in th...
05/10/2025

First time festival event: Artist panel for student & youth. Lessons, wisdom, insights from pros about a career in the arts.

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2727 Jackson Street
Alexandria, LA
71301

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Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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