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Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival

The 57th Annual Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival
May 2 - May 11, 2025

 

Opening Reception and Award Presentation

Friday, May 2nd, 6-8pm


TPAF Sunday

Sunday, May 4th, 8:30am & 11am in the sanctuary

Guest Speaker, Dr. Chris Holomon, 

President of Centenary College of Louisiana


Artist Panel for Students & Youth

Friday May 9th, 4:30 to 6pm in the 50/50 Room


Jazz on Jackson

Friday, May 9th, 6-8pm in the courtyard on Jackson St.

‘Modern Jazz Movement’ with Special Guests


Children's Day

Saturday, May 10th, 9-11am in the Johnson Center

‘Heart of Louisiana’ with Louisiana themed crafts and snacks. 

Special Guest Storyteller - Rob Butler, 

Author of "Saint Amant Max, The Cajun Puppy"

  Rev. Tom Peyton

  Tom Peyton Memorial 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. The First Annual Festival presented the first juried art competition in Central Louisiana. For more than half a century, 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 former 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.
 



Exhibits and Events

 Exhibits are open to the public starting with the OPENING Reception and then daily, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and close at 2 p.m. on the following Sunday. 

All exhibits and events are free and open to the public.

Special Exhibit Artist: Jim E. Johnson Photography

Nature and photography have been a driving force in my life since childhood. As a young boy , I came across a book entitled “ I Went to the Woods”, an autobiographical account of an acclaimed bird photographer. His stories of falconry, raptor banding, and the patience required to capture birds in their natural habitats captivated me. That book was more than just an enjoyable read- it planted the seed for a lifetime passion that would both shape my hobbies and my career. Birds, especially waterfowl and raptors, have always been my primary focus. Their grace, power and adaptability never cease to amaze me. My early attempts at photography were simple but meaningful. 


After serving in the military I embarked on a second career as a endangered species biologist, a role that allowed me to merge my passion for wildlife with my professional life. 

Now in retirement, I have the freedom to fully devote my time to bird and wildlife photography traveling across the country in search of the perfect shot. My work has been published in several magazines, including  The Tennessee Conservationist, Louisiana Conservationist, Bird Watcher’s Digest, Petersons Woodpeckers of North America, and Birders Guide to Louisiana, among others. Each outing is an opportunity to not only document these incredible creatures but also to experience nature firsthand.

Photography is more than a creative pursuit for me – it’s a way to connect with wildlife and share my experiences that might otherwise go unnoticed.

www.jimejohnsonphoto.com


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Competitive Exhibit

Competitive Exhibit

Competitive Exhibit

 A 76-piece collection of two and three dimensional works by regional artists.

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School Art

Competitive Exhibit

Competitive Exhibit

 A collection of more than 250 pieces of artwork by local students and their teachers.

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Opening Reception

Competitive Exhibit

Opening Reception

 Kick off the arts festival at 6 p.m. on the first Friday. The reception features an awards presentation at 7 p.m. and a gallery talk by the Juror.

Opening Sunday

Special Exhibit

Opening Reception

Opening Sunday of the festival, we have a guest minister for the worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. 

Children's Day

Special Exhibit

Special Exhibit

CELEBRATION FOR YOUNG ARTISTS is a hands-on experience where children can create their own masterpieces.

Special Exhibit

Special Exhibit

Special Exhibit

A special exhibit featuring works by a local artist.

The 57th Annual Tom Peyton Memorial Arts Festival May 2 - Ma

  Lily Brooks, Juror

Lily Brooks holds an MFA from the University of Texas at Austin and a BFA from the Massachusetts College of Art + Design. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, and featured in publications such as NPR’s Central Standard and the Los Angeles Times. She is the 2019 recipient of an Archive Documentation and Preservation Grant from the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation for her ongoing project, The Spillway. Her editorial clients include NPR’s weekend edition and the Financial Times. 

Lily teaches as an Assistant professor of Photography at Southeastern Louisiana University and was recently named Edward G. Schlieder Foundation Endowed Professorship in Environmental Studies and Sustainability. She lives and works in Baton Rouge and is a member of The Front, an artist-run project gallery in New Orleans..

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    Digital Viewing of our Permanent Art Collection below!

    Click to see PERMANENT ART COLLECTIONTPAF Collection, An Eagle Scout Project by Clayton Hislop, Troop 119, Alex, LA

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