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″
Category Archives: The River is the Road Events and Media
The River is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue features 36 original artworks ranging in date from 1968-2013. Organized by the Life & Legacy Foundation with Wendy Rodrigue, this West Baton Rouge Museum installation continues through October 30, 2023 and is sponsored by Telich Custom Homes, Morgan Stanley, and the Louisiana Lottery. This unprecedented exhibition of rarely seen George Rodrigue paintings tours for 2 1/2 years to four additional museums, including 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. LEARN MORE
Carnegie Visual Arts Center
The River is the Road: Media and Press
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 CarnegieContinue reading “The River is the Road: Media and Press”
October 23-27, 2023
Education Outreach with Baton Rouge area schools
Education Outreach in partnership with West Baton Rouge Museum, Port Allen, LA. Thank you to the West Baton Rouge Museum for organizing this week of outreach with schools and community groups, for an art filled week with Wendy Rodrigue, touring The River is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue. See additional events and outreach HERE.
October 29, 2023
George Rodrigue: Reflections of Love
a Presentation by Wendy Rodrigue
for the Ethel Claiborne Dameron Lecture Series
This lecture series is held annually in memory of Ethel Claiborne Dameron, founder of the West Baton Rouge Historical Association and West Baton Rouge Museum. This personal sharing by George Rodrigue’s widow, Wendy, explores the artist’s commitment to mirroring his feelings on his canvas and, particularly after his cancer diagnosis and with the help ofContinue reading “October 29, 2023
George Rodrigue: Reflections of Love
a Presentation by Wendy Rodrigue
for the Ethel Claiborne Dameron Lecture Series”
July 17-19, 2023
Teachers’ Institute at West Baton Rouge Museum
This week, Wendy is delighted to share George Rodrigue and his paintings with Baton Rouge area teachers during the West Baton Rouge Museum’s Summer Institute. This year’s Teachers’ Institute is designed to coincide with the exhibit, The River is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue, which will be on display at the West Baton Rouge MuseumContinue reading “July 17-19, 2023
Teachers’ Institute at West Baton Rouge Museum”
July 14, 2023
Exhibition Tour with Senator Bill Cassidy
What a day! We are extremely honored that U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy expressed a great interest in viewing this magnificent installation of George Rodrigue’s paintings, The River is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue, currently on view at the West Baton Rouge Museum. He took the time to really look… and he saw! He beautifullyContinue reading “July 14, 2023
Exhibition Tour with Senator Bill Cassidy”
June 16, 2023
Opening Reception and surrounding events for
The River is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue
The events surrounding the June 16 opening of this exhibition were spectacular, and it’s only the beginning! In the videos and photos below, enjoy glimpses of opening night (June 16), two gallery talks (June 17 and 18), docent training, and “Rodrigue’s Blue Dog Summer Art Camp” (June 19 and 26) at the West Baton RougeContinue reading “June 16, 2023
Opening Reception and surrounding events for
The River is the Road: Paintings by George Rodrigue”