A retrospective exhibition featuring more than one hundred original paintings by George Rodrigue spanning forty years, including Cajuns, Hurricanes, Blue Dogs, and Bodies, along with rare sculpture and glass pieces.

From the museum’s website: Sure to delight Blue Dog fans and art aficionados alike, this spectacular retrospective exhibition of the artist's forty-year-career, provides a comprehensive view of the Rodrigue oeuvre, including many never -before-seen works revealing distinct phases of his career. Explore the evolution from oak trees to Evangeline, from Cajun fishermen and politicians to the incomparable Blue Dog which was inspired by loup-garou, a Cajun werewolf, that has now achieved pop icon status and continues to entrance audiences across the nation and around the globe. (Aioli Dinner pictured at right)

Schedule

Sunday, July 29th       2:00 p.m.        Artist’s lecture

Friday, October 5th     5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
 Blue Dog Night:  An Evening with George Rodrigue
reservations limited to 100 guests

Saturday, October 6th   10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Blue Dog Day and BooksmARTKids
Rodrigue will be present at this event from 10-12 only

The Dixon Gallery and Gardens
4339 Park Avenue
Memphis, Tennessee 38117
Office: (901) 761-5250
Website: www.dixon.org

Regular Museum Schedule
Closed Mondays.
Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission
Dixon members admitted FREE at all times.
Adults: $7
Seniors ages 65 and over: $5
Students ages 18 and older with ID: $5
Children ages 7 - 17: $3
Children ages 6 and under: Free
Saturdays 10 a.m. - noon: Free
Groups of 10 or more: $5 each
School groups with advance registration: FREE

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Map & Driving Directions
The Dixon is located in beautiful East Memphis on Park Avenue between Getwell and Perkins, across from Audubon Park - approximately seven miles from the airport and 12 miles from downtown Memphis.
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Airports
Memphis International Airport (MEM)