Slidell announces call for student artists for Salad Days 2026 juried exhibition

The City of Slidell and the Slidell Commission on the Arts have announced a call for student artists for the Salad Days 2026 juried exhibition, open to K–12 students ages 5–19 who live in or attend school in St. Tammany Parish. Submissions are due by March 16, 2026, with awards including $50 prizes for first-place winners in four age groups. The juror is Joshua B. Wichterich, an award-winning artist, illustrator, and founder of Blue Wing Press, whose work has been featured in local publications and exhibitions.