Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival

For over five decades, the Annual Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival has brought high quality arts programming and exhibits to Central Louisiana, in memory of minister Rev. Tom Peyton III. The festival's main exhibit, hosted at the First United Methodist Church in Alexandria, features more than seventy works of art by regional artists alongside a special exhibit featuring artwork by Sam Corso. An opening reception and awards presentation takes place on April 12 at 6 pm. On April 13, a presentation titled The Fourth Wall will feature original music by African-American composers sung by vocalists and accompanied by members of the Rapides Symphony Orchestra. A worship service will take place as part of the Festival on April 14, and the following weekend includes Children's Day on April 20, where local art teachers will guide students to create Van Gogh-inspired art. Exhibits are open daily from 10 am–4 pm from April 13–April 20, and from 10 am–2 pm April 21. Free. Additional details at fumca.org/artsfestival.