Art

Join us at T.R.E.E. House Children's Museum as we practice drawing comic strips! Regular admission rates apply!

Natchitoches Events Center, 9a.m.-4p.m. Sponsored by Fleur de Lis Arts & Crafts. Over 100 crafts persons from a 4 state area will showcase their handmade items at the events center. Jewelry, home décor, clothing, candies, jellies, artwork, quilts and much more will be available. Cost: Free. Call Cheryl Gianforte: 318-352-6068. 

Alexandria Museum of Art, 1-3p.m. Bring your family and friends and come and enjoy learning the basics of impressionist painting. This is a beginner’s level class and is open to all ages, registration is required. Cost: Free for AMoA members, $20 for non-members (up to 5). Call Cindy Blair: 443-3458. 

Alexandria Museum of Art, 7-9p.m. Music and spoken word performances, including open mic and featured performers. Hosted by Alexandria native and champion slam poet, Sha’Condria Sibley. Cost: Free for AMoA members, $5 for non-members. Call AMoA: 443-3458. 

The Hearn Stage, 7p.m. Sponsored by Arts Council of Central Louisiana. For tickets visit www.ticket-central.org. Cost: Adults $10, Students $8. Call Julie Prevot: 484-4474. 

1330 Second Street, 5-7p.m. Sponsored by River Oaks Art Center. 5 x 5 x 5 competition, juried by artist Linda Dautrequil. Small works of art for exhibition and purchase. Cost: Free and open to the public. Call Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670. 

1330 Second Street, 7p.m. Sponsored by River Oaks Art Center. Annual fundraiser featuring both a live and silent auction. 2017 theme- Louisiana Mystical. Cost: $65 per person, Reserved tables $750. Call Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670. 

The Hearn Stage, 7p.m. Sponsored by Arts Council of Central Louisiana. Taking a peek at how composers developed some of the most iconic scores in history. Cost: Adults $10, Students $8. Call Julie Prevot: 484-4474. 

1330 Second Street, 4-9p.m. Sponsored by River Oaks Art Center. Art exhibition featuring Sue Zimmerman, Rhonda Reap and Morgan Lasyone. Exhibit dates are October 20-November 11. Cost: Free and open to the public. Call Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670. 

Alexandria Museum of Art, 10:30a.m. Celebrate with us this fall as we open our permanent collection gallery for the first time in our 40 year history. This exhibit will spotlight the development of Louisiana art in the state through connections between artists and educators. Cost: Free. Call Gar Pickering: 443-3458.