{"id":17208,"date":"2024-01-05T13:32:23","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T19:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/georgerodrigue.com\/blog\/?p=17208"},"modified":"2024-02-24T10:15:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T16:15:03","slug":"discover-the-essence-of-blue-dog-hilliard-art-museum-welcomes-sitting-with-george-rodrigue-exhibition-from-january-27","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/georgerodrigue.com\/blog\/discover-the-essence-of-blue-dog-hilliard-art-museum-welcomes-sitting-with-george-rodrigue-exhibition-from-january-27\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Essence of Blue Dog: Hilliard Art Museum Welcomes \u2018Sitting with George Rodrigue\u2019 Exhibition from January 27"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Hilliard Art Museum on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette<\/a> is thrilled to announce the opening of the highly anticipated exhibition, \u2018Sitting with George Rodrigue<\/a>,\u2019 on January 27, 2024.<\/p>\n

This exhibition is the largest display of Rodrigue’s works in over a decade since the artist’s passing, and it is a must-see for any fan of Rodrigue.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Listen to an interview with Benjamin Hickey, Curator and Interim Director of the Hilliard Museum, and Jacques Rodrigue, son of George Rodrigue<\/p><\/div>\n

Showcasing the exceptional works of one of Louisiana’s most celebrated artists, this exhibition reflects Rodrigue’s deep connection to his Cajun roots, featuring influential cultural and political figure portraits alongside his iconic Blue Dog paintings.<\/p>\n

LISTEN TO A NEW INTERVIEW DESCRIBING THE EXHIBIT BY KRVS RADIO ACADIE<\/a><\/p>\n

The Blue Dog, a symbol of human existential queries, is highlighted through Rodrigue’s own words: “The yellow eyes are really the soul of the dog. He has this piercing stare. People say the dog keeps talking to them with the eyes, always saying something different.” For the first time, Rodrigue\u2019s piece, Aioli Dinner (pictured above), will be exhibited in Lafayette. In addition, a lapel pin of Rodrigue\u2019s Blue Dog, as seen in the work, Cajun Man (below), will be available to purchase in the museum\u2019s store to mark this exhibit.<\/p>\n

UPCOMING EVENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Creative Conversation: Jacques Rodrigue<\/em><\/p>\n

Wednesday, March 6 \u00a0\u2022 \u00a06:00 PM\u20147:00 PM<\/p>\n

In support of the Hilliard Art Museum’s exhibition, Sitting with George Rodrigue, Jacques Rodrigue will discuss the career of his late father as well as the work of the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts.<\/p>\n

This event is free to Hilliard members, as well as UL students and faculty. Attendance is included in general admission for all others.<\/p>\n

Tours<\/em><\/p>\n

Join Rhonda Egan, Dickie Hebert, and Diane Keogh from Rodrigue Studios for a monthly guided tour of the exhibition Sitting with George Rodrigue. Tours with an asterisk are for Hilliard members only.<\/p>\n

Friday, March 22, 11:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm *MEMBERS ONLY*
\nWednesday, April 17, 6:00 pm \u2013 7:00 pm
\nWednesday, May 15, 6:00 pm \u2013 7:00 pm *MEMBERS ONLY*
\nWednesday, June 5, 11:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm
\nFriday, July 12, 11:00 am \u2013 12:00 pm<\/p>\n

Sign Up for Tours<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\" Exhibition Highlights Include<\/strong><\/p>\n