Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival Seeks Creative Designs

Winning artwork to be featured on 2026 festival poster and t-shirt

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The 15th Annual Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival is officially seeking creative entries for its 2026 Poster and T-Shirt Design Contest as the community prepares to celebrate 250 Years of America. Artists of all ages are invited to submit original designs that capture the spirit of Avoyelles and this historic milestone.

Why it matters

The Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival is one of the largest celebrations in Avoyelles Parish, drawing thousands of attendees each year. The winning design will become the face of this historic 250th anniversary event, showcasing the artistic talent of the local community.

The details

Each winning entry will receive a $100 prize, along with the honor of having their work featured as the official festival poster and/or t-shirt design. Deadline for submissions is March 30, and designs may be submitted by email or dropped off in person at the Avoyelles Arts Council gallery.

  • The 15th Annual Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival will take place on July 4, 2026.
  • The deadline for design submissions is March 30, 2026.

The players

Avoyelles Arts Council

The organization responsible for hosting the annual Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival and managing the design contest.

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What’s next

Festival organizers encourage residents to share the opportunity and tag local artists ready to showcase their creativity as Avoyelles celebrates America's 250th anniversary in style.

The takeaway

This design contest is an opportunity for local artists to have their work featured at one of the largest celebrations in Avoyelles Parish, while also showcasing the community's artistic talent during this historic 250th anniversary of America.