• Become the Next Miss AAMF!

    Registration is now open for the 2027 Miss Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival Pageant! Baby-Jr. Miss & Miss & Teen Pageants will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Deadline to enter is Sunday, October 4, 2026.

    Register Now!

  • Become a Member

    At the Arts Council of Avoyelles, we are committed to developing and providing quality arts programming to the citizens of Avoyelles Parish, enriching the lives of people of all ages.

    Join us in bringing the arts to life in Avoyelles!

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  • America250 Home and Business Decorating Contest

    The Avoyelles Arts Council is excited to invite everyone across Avoyelles Parish to participate in our America 250 Home & Business Decorating Contest as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary during the 15th Annual Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival.

    We encourage businesses, homes, schools, churches, and organizations to decorate in red, white, and blue and help showcase patriotic pride throughout our parish. Whether it’s storefront windows, offices, porches, yards, gardens, or creative displays, we want to see Avoyelles light up for America 250!

    Registration Deadline: June 19, 2026

    Email forms to avoyellesarts@gmail.com

    Click Here to Register

  • 4th of July Youth Art Competition

    Open to all youth in Avoyelles Parish!

    $50 Prize

    Drop off by July 1 to Gallery on the Square

    122 E Mark ST, Marksville, LA 71351

    ALL MEDIUMS WELCOME

    Click Here to Register

Bringing the arts to life in Avoyelles Parish.

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Programming

The Avoyelles Arts Council brings quality arts programming to the people of Avoyelles year-round.

Events

We host several unique community events throughout the year including our annual Arts & Music Festival and Pop-Up Dinner Experience.

Gallery

Our gallery, located in downtown Marksville, features several exhibits throughout the year by both local and regional artists.

The Avoyelles Arts Council’s mission is to promote and bring quality arts & music programs to Avoyelles Parish for all ages! Your donations help up us achieve that mission!

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