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The Life and Art of George Rodrigue

It’s movie time!Visit pbs.org for streaming and broadcasting. Enjoy this fascinating and sensitive documentary about a down-to-earth, kind and generous man who pursued his artistic passions despite challenges and criticism, and left a legacy that inspires, delights, and amazes. George’s art impacts lives through artistic statements that are poignant and philosophical, yet relatable, while teamingContinue reading “BLUE
The Life and Art of George Rodrigue”

Dream BIG! Paintings by George Rodrigue

September 26, 2024: Enjoy a brief tour with Wendy Rodrigue of the exhibition, “Dream BIG! Paintings by George Rodrigue,” on view at the Santa Fe Community College Visual Arts Gallery through October 2, 2024. “Every great artist has taken a common thing and made people see it in a different way.” G.R. From the exhibition’sContinue reading “Dream BIG! Paintings by George Rodrigue”

Santa Fe Community College
September 2024

After several false starts in Santa Fe, we’re excited to announce that finally this wonderful Rodrigue-inspired Life & Legacy programming is up and running for local schools! Thank you, Santa Fe Community College, and thank you especially to the delightful, curious, engaged students of Santa Fe area schools! Wendy is sharing George Rodrigue’s life andContinue reading “Santa Fe Community College
September 2024″

Colors of My Mind (2008)
by George Rodrigue

Aug 31, 2024 SANTA FE Join Wendy Rodrigue for the story behind one of George Rodrigue’s greatest artistic accomplishments, and a treasure within American public art. On view at Santa Fe Community College, coinciding with “Dream BIG! The Art of George Rodrigue,” a collection of 42 original Rodrigue paintings and sculptures at the SFCC VisualContinue reading “Colors of My Mind (2008)
by George Rodrigue”

We Will Rise Again

Aug 28, 2024: With Wendy Rodrigue at the Louisiana Art and Science Museum Thank you to the Louisiana Art and Science Museum for this short film highlighting George Rodrigue’s artwork, We Will Rise Again, and his efforts following the recovery. He was a hero to many. And he will always be mine.

Santa Fe, NM
AUG 29-OCT 2, 2024

Dream Big! The Art of George Rodrigue Presented by Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education SFCC Visual Arts Gallery 6401 Richards Avenue Santa Fe, New Mexico Thursday, September 5, 2024. 4-6 p.m.Opening Reception with Wendy Rodrigue Join Wendy Rodrigue for “Dream BIG! The Art of George Rodrigue” at the Santa Fe Community College Visual ArtsContinue reading “Santa Fe, NM
AUG 29-OCT 2, 2024″

Family Business (2000) by George Rodrigue

Aug 23, 2024, Santa Fe, NM: Coming soon to Santa Fe Community College Visual Arts Gallery! Join Wendy Rodrigue for “Dream BIG! The Art of George Rodrigue,” featuring 40 exceptional Rodrigue paintings, including “Family Business” from George’s worldwide campaign for Xerox Corporation. Curated by the Life & Legacy Foundation, this first-of-its-kind exhibition seeks to inspireContinue reading “Family Business (2000) by George Rodrigue”

Blue Dog and the Art of Storytelling

Jul 31, 2024, SANTA FE: Wendy Rodrigue reflects on Blue Dog’s explosion in popularity and her journey towards public speaking, as encouraged by her late husband George Rodrigue and his extraordinary paintings. During the 1990s and 2000s, the couple toured nationally for Abrams Books and the department store Neiman Marcus, while Wendy’s blog, “Musings ofContinue reading “Blue Dog and the Art of Storytelling”

Rodrigue at the Hilliard Art Museum
Exhibition Highlights

The Life & Legacy Foundation was pleased to support, with paintings and research, the exhibition Sitting with George Rodrigue at the Hilliard Art Museum in Lafayette, Louisiana. For this exhibition, Wendy Rodrigue loaned two paintings from her private collection, plus multiple works from the George Rodrigue Family Trust. The exhibition ran from January 27 – July 13,Continue reading “Rodrigue at the Hilliard Art Museum
Exhibition Highlights”

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