FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Closing Celebration
Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods
WHAT: Closing Celebration of Where We Live Exhibit
WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 2026
TIME: 10 A.M. — 3 P.M.
WHERE: Opelousas Museum
CONTACT: Patrice Melnick 337-948-2589; museum@cityofopelousas.com
The photo exhibit, Where We Live: Opelousas Neighborhoods, closes on May 2 with a big celebration.
The Opelousas Neighborhoods exhibit showcases photographs contributed by residents of Opelousas, featuring everyday scenes, historic spaces, traditions, and moments of community life. Contributions represent a wide range of neighborhoods including North End, the Hill, the Oil Mill, and multiple other beloved sections of the city. Each image reflects a piece of personal perspective — a front porch gathering, a street corner conversation, a driveway basketball game— collectively forming a portrait of how residents experience the place they call home.
On May 2, we will celebrate with an Open Mic, conversations and food. At 1 p.m., participants are invited to bring home their own images. At that time, we will also announce images that have been selected to be displayed as public art on a billboard.
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10:30 a.m. to 11:30: Open Mic
Participants are invited to share poems, songs and personal stories about life in Opelousas.
11:30—12:30 p.m: Gathering of ideas of possible future projects.
1—1:30 Recognition of Billboard Selections and other comments.
1:30—3 p.m.: Informal conversations and invitation to bring art works home.
The Opelousas Museum is located at 315 N Main St., Opelousas, LA 70570.
FMI: Patrice Melnick 337-948-2589; museum@cityofopelousas.com
