Rodrigue Houston: Jacques Rodrigue Lecture (& Exhibition Closing)

George Rodrigue Studios presents Rodrigue: Houston. The family of Louisiana artist George Rodrigue brings the world-renound Cajun artist’s work to Houston with a special memorial exhibition.

The retrospective, which highlights the artist’s deep connection to Texas, begins on Saturday, April 25th, and will be on view in West Ave. at River Oaks featuring seventy-five original works of art, including the artist’s dark Louisiana Landscapes, Cajun genre scenes, and iconic “Blue Dog” paintings.

In conjunction with this exhibition, George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts presents a Jacques Rodrigue Lecture.

Sunday, July 19
FINAL DAY OF EXHIBITION
LECTURE 1pm-2pm.
Rodrigue: Houston
2800 Kirby Drive, 2nd Floor

Join Jacques Rodrigue (pictured below), Executive Director of George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts (GRFA), as he explains his father’s artwork on display at Rodrigue: Houston.  Jacques will trace George Rodrigue’s history from his early days in New Iberia, LA, art school in California, early career painting Louisiana landscapes and Cajuns, the origin of Blue Dog and the formation of the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts.

Jacques Rodrigue, graduated from Louisiana State University in General Business Administration and later received his law degree from Tulane Law School in 2007. Jacques currently lives in New Orleans where he also serves as House Counsel for Rodrigue Studio, his late father’s art gallery.

As Executive Director of GRFA, Jacques publicly advocates [4004] for an arts-integrated education system, oversees the Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Art Contest for Louisiana high schools students and directs the Louisiana A+ Schools (LAA+) program. LAA+ trains teachers how to teach using arts in every classroom and every subject.

Jacques is also a member of the Louisiana State Arts Council, is the 2013 winner of Louisiana’s Arts Education Award and the 2015 National Arts Educators Association Award for Distinguished Service Outside of the Profession.

During Rodrigue: Houston, Jacques has led a series of Educational Outreach Programs through GRFA.

For a detailed history of the artist and his work visit Wendy’s blog, featuring more than 200 essays on Rodrigue, his early years, and current projects:  www.wendyrodrigue.com

George Rodrigue passed away on December 14, 2013 at the age of 69 after a long battle with cancer. View memorial tributes and learn more on our In Memoriam page.

LOCATION:
West Ave. at River Oaks
2800 Kirby Drive, Corner of Kirby and Westheimer, 2nd Floor

DATES AND HOURS:
Free and open to the public.
April 25th to July 19th
Tues to Sat, 10-6; Sun 12-5; Mon by appointment.

Although this exhibition primarily includes original artwork from the Rodrigue archives and Sanders collection, it also includes a limited number of paintings and silkscreens for sale.

For information contact [email protected].

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