Thank you to the wonderful city of Franklin, Louisiana, and especially the Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts, Tiger Verdin, Mayor Foulcard, St. Mary Chapter of the Louisiana Landmarks Society, Arlington Mansion, and the many teachers and children I met along the way! It was a fabulous experience sharing George Rodrigue during these special eventsContinue reading “Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts
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Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts
Carnegie Visual Arts Center
February 25-March 2, 2024
Oftentimes Louisiana folks are surprised when George Rodrigue’s work resonates outside of the state. But the truth is that although his heart always held tight to Louisiana, both George and his art, whatever the series, connect with people in many places, including Europe and Asia, but especially across America. It’s easy to make that connectionContinue reading “Carnegie Visual Arts Center
February 25-March 2, 2024″
Baldwin County Public Schools
February 19-23, 2024
Thank you Baldwin County, Alabama! What a week! Five incredible days of Rodrigue-inspired art and storytelling experiences including twenty one presentations in ELEVEN fantastic schools, one family night, and THOUSANDS OF AMAZING STUDENTS! The week was full of wonderful surprises, including reuniting with students from our visit to Spanish Fort High two years ago, andContinue reading “Baldwin County Public Schools
February 19-23, 2024″
“George Rodrigue: The River is the Road” at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center
Wendy Rodrigue’s opening remarks during a new exhibition of her late husband’s paintings at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center in Decatur, Alabama. During the pre-opening week, Wendy lead school tours of the exhibition, hosting 800 children, plus families, educators, and community groups. George Rodrigue: The River is the Road continues through April 7, 2024. SponsoredContinue reading ““George Rodrigue: The River is the Road” at the Carnegie Visual Arts Center”
Iberia Crime Stoppers Blue Dog Fundraiser
A collection of 14 items, chosen personally and donated by Wendy Rodrigue, will be raffled on March 13, 2024, to raise funds for the Iberia Crime Stoppers. 99 tickets, at $100 each are on sale now! The drawing will be held at noon on March 13, at George Rodrigue’s 80th Birthday Celebration at the BlueContinue reading “Iberia Crime Stoppers Blue Dog Fundraiser”
Ragin’ Cajun (1978) by George Rodrigue
Jan 13, 2024: The story behind George Rodrigue’s iconic 1978 painting of antiques dealer, Rodney Fontenot, the Ragin’ Cajun of Ville Platte, Louisiana. See the original painting on view at the Hilliard Art Museum at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, home of the Ragin’ Cajuns, as part of their exhibition, “Sitting with George Rodrigue,”Continue reading “Ragin’ Cajun (1978) by George Rodrigue”
George Rodrigue: Painting for Myself
February 15 – May 25, 2024
Bayou Teche Museum
New Iberia, Louisiana Curated by Dana Holland-Beickert, and organized by the Life & Legacy Foundation, the collection unveiled in this exhibition features an extraordinary assortment of paintings, sculptures, works on metal, and neon pieces, representing the true essence of George Rodrigue’s artistic journey. Rodrigue crafted these artworks without any external influence, whether agents, galleries, or collectors.Continue reading “George Rodrigue: Painting for Myself
February 15 – May 25, 2024
Bayou Teche Museum”
The River is the Road:
Paintings by George Rodrigue
February 27 – April 7, 2024
Carnegie Visual Arts Center
Decatur, Alabama Oftentimes Louisiana folks are surprised when George Rodrigue’s work resonates outside of the state. But the truth is that although his heart always held tight to Louisiana, both George and his art, whatever the series, connect with people in many places, including Europe and Asia, but especially across America. It’s easy to makeContinue reading “The River is the Road:
Paintings by George Rodrigue
February 27 – April 7, 2024
Carnegie Visual Arts Center”
George Rodrigue: Painting for Myself
September 12, 2023 – January 2, 2024 Museum of New Art, Portsmouth, New Hampshire See media and highlights surrounding this exhibition HERE. This highly personal Museum of New Art exhibition honors Rodrigue on the 10th anniversary of his death and includes rarely seen paintings, created without influence or directions from clients, galleries or collectors. ArtworksContinue reading “George Rodrigue: Painting for Myself”
George Rodrigue: Painting for Myself
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Feedback Thank you so much for inviting us to your fabulous opening reception last night. The party was wonderful, and the show is simply a world class WOW! I have been telling all of our friends today about it, and emphasizing that it is absolutely a must see! As someone who curated many art galleryContinue reading “George Rodrigue: Painting for Myself
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