Life & Legacy 2021

Thursday, Oct. 28, 10:00 a.m. CST Listen Live!  Wendy Rodrigue discusses her upcoming return to George Rodrigue’s hometown of New Iberia, Louisiana and his alma mater, Catholic High, her 100th school!  Enjoy “Positively Iberia” with Marti Harrell for the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce on KANE 107.5 and 1240-AM. WATCH NOW! NEW ORLEANS November 8Continue reading “Life & Legacy 2021”

On Tour Again!

The Life & Legacy Tour kicks off May 2021 in the Florida Panhandle! With special thanks to the St. Joe Community Foundation, Life & Legacy with Wendy Rodrigue, teams up once again with the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation for outreach and events in Walton County, May 10-12.  This return is a special one, as thisContinue reading “On Tour Again!”

New Podcast! Wendy featured on Aaron Beam Speaks

This NEW podcast highlights George Rodrigue’s Presidential portraits, Hank Williams on the Hadacol Caravan, ethics in art, great friendships and more. Thanks to Aaron Beam Speaks for the endearing and enjoyable interview! Art is a beautiful expression and today’s podcast release features Wendy Rodrigue Magnus, the wife of the late George Rodrigue. With stories andContinue reading “New Podcast! Wendy featured on Aaron Beam Speaks”

July Student Spotlight

It’s no secret that young people have the most inspirational ideas, and charming ways of presenting them. For students, the study of the arts helps to keep this creative way of thinking alive. George Rodrigue is a tremendously fun artist to study, and this shines through in this fantastic speech, and accompanying painting, chosen forContinue reading “July Student Spotlight”

Now on YouTube!

Wendy Rodrigue Magnus: A Life in the Arts Join Wendy on YouTube, where she shares paintings from her home, spotlighting George Rodrigue, Douglas Magnus, and others! These brief, colorful videos include readings, highlights from the Life & Legacy Tour, and the history behind iconic Rodrigue paintings. Join us!

A message from Wendy

Dear Friends, With the Life & Legacy Tour postponed until Fall 2020, I’m excited to announce a new video series inspired by George Rodrigue’s life and art.  Douglas Magnus and I are self-quarantined at our home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where we’ve spent this unexpected window of time renovating our home studio, including a space forContinue reading “A message from Wendy”

George Rodrigue’s Life & Legacy, with Wendy Rodrigue for MKAF

In honor of the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s (MKAF) 25-year historical journey, the popular Arts Guild Luncheon titled “Love for the Arts” returns on February 19, 2020. Hosted at the Emerald Grande, Emerald Ballroom in Destin, Florida, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., the Arts Guild Luncheon will feature acclaimed guest speaker, Wendy Rodrigue, presentingContinue reading “George Rodrigue’s Life & Legacy, with Wendy Rodrigue for MKAF”

A selection of schools visited in 2018-2019

-Ursuline Academy-Kenner Discovery-Mooringsport Elementary-Lincoln Preparatory-Armstrong Middle School-The Dufrocq School-Youth Village, Inc.-Stuart Hall School for Boys-Our Lady of Perpetual Help -Catholic High-Loranger Elementary-River Charter School-St. Martin’s Episcopal-Palm Beach Public-Holy Angels-Kenwood Elementary-OLPH School-Northwoods Fine Arts Academy -The Greene School-Lycée Français de la Nouvelle Orléans-Lusher Charter Elementary-Wilkerson Intermediate-Plew Elementary-Courtney Christian School-River Middle School-Freedom Elementary