Free Events for George Rodrigue Exhibit in Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, La – The Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center announced a series of free, public events celebrating the opening weekend of “Rodrigue: A Louisiana Cowboy,” a major exhibition honoring the life, legacy and Louisiana roots of iconic artist George Rodrigue.
- Opening Reception on Friday, Jan. 23, at 5:30 p.m. – Guests will enjoy light refreshments while exploring works that highlight Rodrigue’s fascination with the Cajun cowboy, the Western landscape and the open road. “Rodrigue: A Louisiana Cowboy” will feature over 50 paintings, the iconic cow sculpture and a selection of mixed media.
- Family Day on Saturday, Jan. 24 – Families will explore two sessions at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Each session is limited to 50 participants, and attendees must register in advance. Guests will be led on a guided tour of the exhibition by Wendy Rodrigue, George Rodrigue’s widow, followed by a hands-on craft activity hosted by the Children’s Museum of Southwest Louisiana.
- Public Tour with Wendy Rodrigue on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. – This program will offer deeper insight into George Rodrigue’s work, inspirations and the cultural history behind the Cajun cowboy series.
All opening weekend events and programs are free and open to the public, though capacity is limited for select activities.
“Rodrigue: A Louisiana Cowboy” will be on view from Jan. 23 until April 4 on the 3rd floor at the Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center.
This exhibition is organized by the George Rodrigue Life and Legacy Foundation with Wendy Rodrigue.
Historic City Hall is located at 1001 Ryan Street with hours Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Historic City Hall is also home to Black Heritage Gallery and Gallery by the Lake on the second floor. The Charlestown Farmer’s Market is open on Bilbo Street behind the center every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
