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Contact: Grace Maloy, Executive Director
Gadsden Arts Center
(850) 875-4866
grace@gadsdenarts.com

For Immediate Release

Dean Mitchell’s New Orleans

Quincy, FL- Opening on Friday July 25, 'Dean Mitchell's New Orleans' is anexhibition of Mitchell's work that reveals the sights and spirit of acultural legacy, unique only to New Orleans. Over the past twentyyears, Dean Mitchell, a native to Quincy, has been enchanted by NewOrleans, sensing that it is "the soul of a nation". When speaking abouthis countless paintings of New Orleans, Mitchell says he has "poured[his] soul into each painting to honor those who have left us with suchhaunting and incredible beauty". This exhibition offers a glimpse intowhat New Orleans was like before the devastating hurricane Katrinadestroyed much of its historic architecture in 2005.
In theadjacent Zoe Golloway Gallery, expressive watercolors of scenes fromthe rural south by fellow Quincy native Timothy Myrick are on display.Myrick, now a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, often writes stories abouthis artwork, offering as he calls it, a "fourth dimension" to theviewing experience.

Also opening on July 25 is LightReflections, an exhibition featuring René Lynch & Linda Pelc in theBates Community Room Gallery. Lynch is a watercolorist who paints thescenes and memories of her extensive travels around the world,capturing her love of the landscape. Pelc considers painting is alife-long passion, and the fact that "watercolor paint sparkles withlight just like diamonds do", is what has always attracted her to themedium.

These exhibitions are presented by Westcott Lakes at Southwood, with additional support contributed by Tri-Eagle Sales.  Everyoneis invited to the Opening Reception on July 25, 6–9pm. The Gallery Talkbegins at 6:30pm. The Gadsden Arts Center is located just 25 minutesfrom the State Capitol at 13 N. Madison on Quincy’s historic courthousesquare. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 am-5 pmand Sunday 1-5 pm. Public admission $1; members and children admissionis free. For more information, call 875-4866 or visitwww.gadsdenarts.org.

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