Local artists now have a new venue to showcase their work.

The inaugural Starving Artist Expo takes place March 24 and will feature the work of 13 local artists in media including woodwork, iron work, pottery, pop art, oil on canvas paintings and photography.

The event takes place in the historic Oakdene neighborhood at 7 Coral Avenue from noon to 7 p.m.

Participating artists will include Nadia Brown, oil on canvas painting; Nate Chambers, wood work; Sasha Egorova, oil on canvas paintings; Gorg Hubenthal, wood turning and wood furniture; Mindy Hubenthal, crochet jewelry, April Ingram, photography; Lisa Brown Ingram, pottery; Stephanie Kipfer, jewelry and handbags; Toby Layman, ceramics; James Schroeder, pop art; Lisa Smith, pottery; Ryan Smith, photography and Rex Treadaway, iron works.

“The Starving Artist Expo was created to give new artists a local opportunity to display their talents,” said Lisa Brown Ingram, a local potter and one of the event’s organizers. “After the holidays, there is a long dry spell when there are few show opportunities, essentially a period of starvation. This event aims to meet that need and connect Rome to new local artists and amazing art you may not see in your everyday life.”

In addition to the show, canned and dry goods will be accepted at the event for donation to needy families in the Northwest Georgia.

The Roman Starving Artist Expo takes place from noon to 7 p.m. on March 24 at 7 Coral Ave.

For additional information, search for Starving Artist Expo on Facebook.