Eighteen Avoyelles area residents are the featured artists whose works are on display at the second annual Avoyelles Artists' Exhibit. This year the event carries the Creole French title of Les Peintres des Avoyelles which translates to The Painters of Avoyelles.

This year's show opened Jan. 13 and runs through Feb. 13 at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Community Room, 224 Acton Road in Marksville.

The Avoyelles Commission of Tourism and Avoyelles Arts Council sought out area artists to display their work free of charge during the timed event.

"We're doing it again this year because it was a such a success," said Director of Tourism Wilbert Carmouche.

 The range of works includes oil, water, acrylics, photography, pen and ink, and chalk. Subjects range from old homesteads and cabins to historic buildings to animals, wildlife, landscapes, photography, interesting persons and places, and flowers. Each artist has the right to sell as desired, with proceeds going to the artist.

Contact the Avoyelles Commission of Tourism, 8592 Hwy 1 -- Stuite. 3, Mansura, LA 71350, 800.833.4195; 318.253.0585; 318.964.2025 or email avoyellestourism2025@gmail.com for information.