June 18, 2026- As part of the Route 66 Centennial Celebration, an 8-foot Blue Dog sculpture by George Rodrigue is now on historic Route 66 near Oklahoma City. The sculpture will move in 2027 to the Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park, a 62-acre public space for “art, nature and play” under construction on Route 66 inContinue reading “Blue Dog Sculpture Installed
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Blue Dog Sculpture Installed
My Favorite Room
From the Santa Fe New Mexican, March 2026 Read the full article HERE From the story: “It’s a comfort zone now, as it has become way more organized in its newest incarnation,” appraises Magnus. His new 500-square-foot jewelry workroom is jam-packed with tools and machinery, and complemented by an orderly office for his design workContinue reading “My Favorite Room”
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
August 15, 2026 – January 24, 2027
Reflections: The Art of George Rodrigue Louisiana Art & Science Museum 100 South River Road Baton Rouge, Louisiana Join Wendy Rodrigue at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum for the following tours and events surrounding REFLECTIONS: The Art of George Rodrigue. For more information, contact LASM. Exhibition continues through January 24, 2027.
Rodrigue’s Blue Dog at the Hotel InterContinental New Orleans
Apr 25, 2026 NEW ORLEANS: Join Wendy Rodrigue for a spotlight on George Rodrigue’s historic installation at the Hotel InterContinental in New Orleans. Highlights include Rodrigue’s Jazz Fest portraits of Louis Armstrong, Pete Fountain, and Al Hirt.
McMurry University Hosts Wendy in Abilene, Texas
March 18-19, 2026, Abilene, Texas: “I like when things happen organically,” said Emily Jacques, Director of Donor Events & Stewardship at McMurry University, when she contacted me last fall, out-of-the-blue, to see if I would present at the university’s 2026 Women’s Leadership Luncheon, held annually in March in Abilene, Texas. She recalled our meeting severalContinue reading “McMurry University Hosts Wendy in Abilene, Texas”
Blue Dog’s Wife Finds Her Way at McMurry University
Apr 12, 2026: ABILENE, TX Wendy Rodrigue, widow of artist George Rodrigue, presents as part of Women’s History Month as keynote speaker for the Women’s Leadership Luncheon at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas. Here’s a brief clip from the 40-minute presentation in March 2026. Filmed by Douglas Magnus for the George Rodrigue Life & LegacyContinue reading “Blue Dog’s Wife Finds Her Way at McMurry University”
Doctor on the Bayou (1982) by George Rodrigue
Apr 1, 2026: Historic City Hall in Lake Charles, Louisiana Join Wendy Rodrigue for the history of George Rodrigue’s masterpiece, “Doctor on the Bayou” of 1982. Thank you to Lake Charles Memorial Hospital for loaning their painting to this exhibition. Filmed by Douglas Magnus with a bit of behind-the-scenes elevator insight. Curated by Dana Holland-BeickertContinue reading “Doctor on the Bayou (1982) by George Rodrigue”
Beyond the Blue Dog: Wendy Rodrigue Magnus on Legacy, Leadership & Reinvention
Filmed March 13, 2026, at the New Orleans Book Festival. Join Wendy in conversation with moderator Betsy Fischer Martin, Executive Director of American University’s Women & Politics Institute, for a candid discussion about partnership, identity, and the work of redefining leadership after loss. Wendy Rodrigue Magnus was George Rodrigue’s partner in life and business forContinue reading “Beyond the Blue Dog: Wendy Rodrigue Magnus on Legacy, Leadership & Reinvention”
Wedding Portrait for a Blue Dog Man
1997 by George Rodrigue
Mar 1, 2026: On their 29th wedding anniversary, join Wendy Rodrigue for a personal look at paintings by her late husband, George Rodrigue. Tour dates: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Beyond the Blue Dog: Wendy Rodrigue Magnus on Legacy, Leadership, and Reinvention New Orleans Book Festival, Tulane University:March 13, 4:00 p.m.Marshall Family Commons, Goldring/Woldenberg Business Complex MarchContinue reading “Wedding Portrait for a Blue Dog Man
1997 by George Rodrigue”
Summer 2026 Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education
Join Wendy Rodrigue for these exciting summer enrichment courses for Santa Community College. Rodrigue’s Women July 13, 2026 Location: Off Site 12:30 – 4 p.m.Click HERE to register now. Although best known for his Blue Dog Series, George Rodrigue (1944-2013) painted hundreds of images of women. These include the Cajun legends, Jolie Blonde andContinue reading “Summer 2026 Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education”