Beginning June 2023, this is a continuously updated compilation of all media and press related to the exhibition The River is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue.
This exhibition was conceived of and organized by the Life & Legacy Foundation, and includes 5 museums: the West Baton Rouge Museum in Port Allen, Louisiana; the Carnegie Visual Arts Center in Decatur, Alabama; the Masur Museum in Monroe, Louisiana; the Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center in Hendersonville, Tennessee; and the Alexandria Museum of Art in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Please check back regularly for event coverage, video interviews with Wendy Rodrigue, and more. For information on upcoming events, see our schedule.
10/22/2023: ART ROCKS! Season 11 Episode 4
Wendy Rodrigue Magnus was married to iconic Louisiana artist, George Rodrigue, until his passing in 2013. She continues to preserve Rodrigue’s creative legacy by introducing students to his art and explaining the unique portrayal of Louisiana culture that the artist, creator of the famous blue dog, brought to life.
Louisiana Public Broadcasting Presents
a George Rodrigue Museum Tour with Wendy Rodrigue
This compelling news story, part of “Louisiana: The State We’re In,” includes original LPB footage of George Rodrigue, plus an update on the Life & Legacy Foundation, including Fall 2023 Baton Rouge area programming associated with the WBRM exhibition.
Wendy Rodrigue on Louisiana Considered
Commissioned by NPR for their calendar, which contributed important funding for this creative national outlet.
Please join Wendy Rodrigue for a new episode of Louisiana Considered, HERE. Also available under “programs” at wrkf.org and wwno.org.
In this episode, Wendy highlights the exhibition, The River is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue, currently on view at the West Baton Rouge Museum, through 10/29/23.
Thank you to Louisiana Public Radio Stations WRKF and WWNO, and especially Karen Henderson of Louisiana Considered for inviting Wendy to share on the show!
- Decatur Daily
On the Easel: Carnegie exhibit features paintings by the late George Rodrigue
03/09/2024 By Catherine Godby - 5th and Main (LABI)
Dreaming Big: George Rodrigue’s Widow brings inspiration to schoolchildren through the late Louisiana artist’s work
Fall 2023 By Sara Bongiorni - The West Side Journal
US Senator visits George Rodrigue Exhibit at WBR Museum
07/17/2023 - Country Roads Magazine
“The River is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue” at the West Baton Rouge Museum
06/27/2023 - The West Side Journal
George Rodrigue’s exhibit now at West Baton Rouge Museum
06/27/2023 By Kristie Hendricks - The Advocate
George Rodrigue’s artwork travels along the river of life in West Baton Rouge Museum exhibit
06/26/2023 By Robin Miller - BRProud
See paintings by Blue Dog artist George Rodrigue at the West Baton Rouge Museum
06/15/2023 By Jessica Knox - inRegister
On Exhibit: ‘The River is the Road’ at the West Baton Rouge Museum
06/03/2023 By Sally Grace Cagle