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Crystal Obeidzinski to host Cinco de Mayo art showcase at El Pavo Real
May 1, 2026
By AI, Created 10:41 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – New Orleans artist Crystal Obeidzinski will team up with Broadmoor restaurant El Pavo Real on May 5 for an art showcase that will raise money for the Broadmoor Food Pantry during GiveNOLA Day. The event pairs local art and food with a $2,000 fundraising goal and 10% of art sales going to the pantry.
Why it matters: - The event ties a local arts showcase to a neighborhood food drive. - Organizers set a fundraising goal of $2,000 for the Broadmoor Food Pantry. - Ten percent of all art sales will be donated to the pantry. - The showcase aims to support local families while drawing traffic to a Broadmoor business.
What happened: - Crystal Obeidzinski, the artist behind Art by Crystale, will partner with El Pavo Real for a special art showcase on Monday, May 5 at 5:00 p.m. - The event will take place at El Pavo Real, 4401 S Broad Ave, New Orleans, LA 70125. - The showcase is being held during GiveNOLA Day. - The event is framed as a Cinco de Mayo celebration with art, food and community giving.
The details: - Obeidzinski is a New Orleans gallery owner and award-winning artist. - She won Best of Show at Jazz Fest in 2018. - Her work uses reclaimed wood, including salvaged doors and found materials. - Her mixed-media pieces also layer in photography, newspaper, magazine clippings, maps and painted imagery. - Obeidzinski has worked as a full-time New Orleans artist for more than 16 years. - She is a Louisiana native and an LSU Fine Arts graduate. - Her work is currently featured at her gallery at 1215 Decatur Street. - Art by Crystale is available for purchase at the gallery and online at artbycrystale.com. - El Pavo Real has served the Broadmoor community since 2015. - The restaurant has been recognized in local dining coverage including NOLA.com Best of New Orleans and local dining guides in 2019, 2023 and 2025. - El Pavo Real also shares information through its website and Instagram.
Between the lines: - The pairing reflects a familiar New Orleans formula: neighborhood business, local artist and community fundraiser in one event. - Obeidzinski’s reclaimed-materials work aligns with the event’s emphasis on renewal and reuse. - The Broadmoor Food Pantry benefit gives the showcase a direct charitable purpose beyond sales and promotion. - The event also helps reinforce El Pavo Real’s role as a Broadmoor gathering place.
What’s next: - The showcase runs Monday, May 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. - Guests can buy art, eat at El Pavo Real and contribute to the fundraising total. - If the event reaches its goal, the Broadmoor Food Pantry will receive a meaningful boost during GiveNOLA Day.
The bottom line: - The event blends local art, local food and local giving into one Cinco de Mayo fundraiser with a clear neighborhood impact.
Disclaimer: This article was produced by AGP Wire with the assistance of artificial intelligence based on original source content and has been refined to improve clarity, structure, and readability. This content is provided on an “as is” basis. While care has been taken in its preparation, it may contain inaccuracies or omissions, and readers should consult the original source and independently verify key information where appropriate. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, investment, or other professional advice.
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