The Kennedy Center is a renowned American arts institution. In addition to its famous events, its programming and funding fervidly support the arts in education. To my delight and astonishment, I was invited by the Kennedy Center to share recently at their Any Given Child Conference in Washington, D.C., supporting and encouraging the arts inContinue reading “Kennedy Center, a D.C. Art Adventure”
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A New Slant on Life: Celebrating Rodrigue and the New Year
Since establishing the George Rodrigue Life & Legacy Foundation, now eight years ago, we have reached more than 80,000 children nationwide with this uplifting, transformative programming inspired by my late husband, George Rodrigue. In 2024, I spent four months on the road sharing original Rodrigue paintings, combined with storytelling, transmitting a personal and inspiring messageContinue reading “A New Slant on Life: Celebrating Rodrigue and the New Year”
Mississippi’s Beautiful Blues
Douglas and I surprised ourselves once again by completing all and more that we set out to do, this time on the first-ever designated Mississippi tour, inspired by George Rodrigue’s amazing, relatable life story and poignant, impactful art. I can’t help but wonder, as I often do, how in the world did we get here?Continue reading “Mississippi’s Beautiful Blues”