The Natchitoches Art Guild and Gallery’s 23rd Annual Juried Art Competition and Exhibition will be held in August. Christine Bailey, owner/curator of Norsworthy Fine Art Gallery in Shreveport, will be juror for the event.

Artworks may be 2D (painting, drawing), 3D (sculpture, basketry, gourds, etc.), or photography. The deadline for entries is July 8 at 5p.m. Artists may visit the Gallery at 584 Front St. or call 318-352-1626 for entry information.

Accepted artworks will be displayed in the Gallery during August. On August 6, there will be a reception at 5p.m., followed by the Awards Ceremony at 6p.m. Both are open to the public.

According to Jo Lapeyrouse, Natchitoches Art Guild President, this annual event is a wonderful time for our community to celebrate art in Natchitoches. She urges artists and art friends alike to join in the festivities.