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City of Slidell Announces Opening Reception for Mixed Media 2026 on May 8

Slidell Mayor Randy Fandal and the Slidell Commission on the Arts invite the public to attend the opening reception for Mixed Media 2026 on Friday, May 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the George Dunbar Gallery, located in the Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall.

This dynamic exhibition showcases innovative artwork created using two or more artistic mediums, highlighting the creativity and versatility of artists from across Louisiana and the Gulf South. The exhibit features works by local and regional artists from Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and Texas.

Nina Dunbar

Serving as juror for this year’s exhibition is Nina Dunbar, a Slidell native with more than 30 years of experience as a nonprofit executive, fundraiser, and arts advocate. Dunbar holds a Master of Arts in Arts Management from the University of New Orleans and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Art Education from Temple University’s Tyler School of Art. She currently serves as Deputy General Director of Opera Santa Barbara and is the principal of Change | Practice | Play, a consultancy focused on strategic planning, development, and grant writing for nonprofit organizations. Throughout her distinguished career, Dunbar has held leadership roles with organizations in California, Arizona, and Louisiana, and has contributed to numerous public art initiatives across the United States and internationally.

Mixed Media 2026 will remain on display from May 11 through June 26, 2026. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only. Same-day appointments are available by calling the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375.

Admission to both the opening reception and exhibition is free and open to the public.

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