Hammond, LA, March 19, 2025– Hammond Regional Arts Center’s 2025 “Members Mixer” will take place on Friday, April 11, from 5 to 7 p.m., as part of the opening reception of the new exhibition “A Moment of Stillness” by New Orleans-based artists sculptor Hernán Caro and painter Tina Marie.The “Members Mixer” aims to celebrate the HRAC members whose membership supports the organization’s mission of serving Northshore-area residents by making exhibitions, arts educational programming and special events possible in Tangipahoa Parish. “As the Hammond Regional Arts Center continues to thrive as a center for artistic expression, this year’s members’ celebration serves as a moment to recognize the individuals who contribute to our arts community,” HRAC Director Melissa Griffin said. “Members, patrons and supporters are invited to join us for an evening of celebration and connection.”As a show of appreciation for its members, attendees can enjoy catered food, signature champagne cocktails and live music. This year’s celebration is set to be memorable as it will offer HRAC members the first opportunity to view the “A Moment of Stillness” before the public. This unique exhibition features intriguing, minimalist sculptures by Hernán Caro harmoniously paired with moving abstract paintings by Tina Marie.In addition, the Hammond Regional Arts Center will present longtime advocate of the arts Pat Macaluso with the HRAC’s Lifetime Board Member distinction award. She, along with fellow charter member Denise Tullier-Holly, will be given special recognition for their more than forty years of service to this community through the Hammond Regional Arts Center mission.Macaluso and Tullier-Holly are long supporters of the cultural efforts in the Hammond area and key players among the founding members of the HRAC (formerly the Hammond Cultural Foundation), who helped get the non-profit organization off the ground 43 years ago. “We as the organization and as community members who have reaped the benefit of their work cannotthank them enough for their commitment to promoting the arts in our region,” Griffin said. “We’re delighted to commemorate their legacy during our members’ mixer.”Following the “Members Mixer,” community members are invited to the public reception for “A Momentof Stillness” from 7-9 p.m. at the Arts Center, located at 217 East Thomas Street in Hammond. The exhibition will remain on display at HRAC through May 22.