First United Methodist Church, Alexandria
Time: 10a.m.-4p.m., daily.
Sponsored by Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival. Features competitive art exhibits by regional artists and special exhibits.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Julie Bacon: 443-5696.
First United Methodist Church, Alexandria,
Time: 6p.m.
Sponsored by Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival. Features a regional competitive art exhibit, a school art exhibit, and awards presentation and gallery talk by Juror Samuel Joseph Corso.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Julie Bacon: 443-5696.
Alexandria Museum of Art, time:
Time: TBA.
The Muse Teen Club is celebrating Youth Art Month by hosting an open mic night for Cenla teens and young adults. All performers must be between the ages of 14-21.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Cindy Blair: 443-3458.
Alexandria Museum of Art,
Time: 9a.m.-1p.m.
March is Youth Art Month. Come to the museum to celebrate and support the creativity of our youth. The festival will feature an art exhibit from local students, hands on art activities and food vendors for the whole family to enjoy.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Jenny Gallent: 443-3458.
Kees Park,
Time:9a.m.-5p.m.
Sponsored by Red River Arts and Crafts Guild. Featuring many local artists and handmade creations such as paintings, pencil art, watercolor, jewelry, woodwork, wooden toys, ceramics, photography, jams, jellies and much more. Door prizes.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Donna Fontenot: 443-1785.
River Oaks Square Arts Center,
Time: 10a.m.-4p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10a.m.-2p.m. Sat.
Exhibit featuring artists Sue Karr Boagni, Carole Steele and Warren Land Ford. Exhibit Reception February 21st from 5-7p.m.
Cost: Reception free. All other times regular admission.
Call Rachael Dauzat: 473-2670.
Alexandria Museum of Art,
Time:1-3p.m.
Families and kids of all ages will discuss the collage pieces of Romare Bearden and create collages inspired by the artist’s work. Bring the kids or just your kid at heart.
Cost: Free for member families, $20 per nonmember family.
Call Jenny Gallent: 443-3458.
Kent Plantation House 4-6p.m.
This exhibit features three local artists and will depict the history and culture of Louisiana. All art work is available for purchase and artists will be on hand to answer any questions. Light refreshments will be provided.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Kent Plantation House: 487-5998.
Alexandria Museum of Art, 1-3p.m.
Families and kids of all ages will experience watercolor paintings from the American Watercolor Society Exhibition, and learn some watercolor magic tricks while creating beautiful paintings of their own.
Cost: Free for member families and $20 per nonmember families.
Call Jenny Gallent: 443-3458.
Alexandria Museum of Art, 1p.m.
Exhibition Tour;
Time: 2-3:30p.m. Spanish Art Talk.
Have fun talking in Spanish and learning about the art of Spanish-speaking cultures. Explore the art of Spanish artist, Salvador Dali, facilitated by Carlos Villasenor Anaya (bilingual), International Consultant and expert in Cultural Development and Cultural Policy and Alyssa Fridgen, Curator of Visual Art at the Alexandria Museum of Art. All Spanish-speaking levels welcome.
Cost: Admission free.
Call Alyssa Fridgen: 443-3458.