Drew Brees
An original silkscreen print by George Rodrigue
Benefiting the Brees Dream Foundation and Blue Dog Relief

The New Orleans Saints & George Rodrigue have
collaborated for the second year to raise funds for New Orleans recovery

The New Orleans Saints, quarterback Drew Brees and George Rodrigue have teamed-up to rebuild dreams in New Orleans. Operation Kids, part of The Brees Dream Foundation, aims to rebuild schools and fund much-needed children’s projects, such as Lusher Elementary, Beacon of Hope and New Orleans Recreational Department (NORD).

Help the New Orleans Saints, Drew Brees and George Rodrigue rebuild New Orleans!

For more information about The Brees Dream Foundation,
visit www.drewbrees.com

We Are Marching Again
An Original Silkscreen by George Rodrigue
Signed Open Edition

Image size 23 X 18
Paper size 28 X 22
$500.00

You Can't Drown the Blues
An Original Silkscreen By George Rodrigue
Signed & Numbered Edition of 500

Image size 18 X 24
Paper size 21 X 28

Throw Me Somthing FEMA
An Original Silkscreen By George Rodrigue
Signed & Numbered Edition of 500

Image size 23 X 16
Paper size 28 X 20

To Stay Alive We Need Levee 5

Louisiana must remain focused with one voice, expressing our opinion on a national level with a rallying cry and a strong campaign.  Yes, we who have lived in New Orleans want to return and rebuild.  But we need a levee to protect our city --- its people, its buildings, and its culture.  We need specific and on-going action towards rebuilding our wetlands and saving our marshes.

We must never forget that we cannot be as lax as we were before.  The people of Louisiana must keep pressure on our elected officials -----local, state, and national.  It's time they get on the same page and begin immediately to build this protection, no matter how long it may take.

Every member of Congress will receive this print.  Help us help ourselves by hanging it in your businesses and your favorite hang-outs.  Make this a constant topic of conversation.  We can never again take our safety for granted.

An Original Silkscreen By George Rodrigue
Open edition

Cut Through the Red Tape

In an effort to focus national attention on the need to develop and fund a consistent three-digit dialing system nationwide that provides community, volunteer and human service information and referral – particularly in light of significant natural disasters and devastating events such as last year’s Gulf Coast hurricanes – Louisiana Artist George Rodrigue created and donated an image of his well-known “Blue Dog” mired in red tape to be used to represent the need for 2-1-1.

Being a native of Louisiana and suffering through last year’s devastating hurricane season, Rodrigue was concerned about the failure of systems and institutions to adequately respond to the hurricane destruction and was interested in contributing to the recovery and rebuilding efforts. George wanted to use his art to bring attention to the needs of people and communities whose lives had been severely disrupted. After learning about 2-1-1 and the critical role United Way plays in long-term rebuilding efforts, George donated art work – debuting in Denver – to benefit United Way of America and United Way of New Orleans. “Cutting Through the Red Tape” shows the Blue Dog entangled in red tape, a metaphor for how United Way 2-1-1 is used – to connect people who need help and want to help.

For more information on 211: visit www.211.org

An original silkscreen by George Rodrigue
Image size:  17 X 21
Paper size:  20 X 25

Signed open edition

We Will Rise Again
George Rodrigue presents a silkscreen benefiting the victims of Hurricane Katrina

Those of us from South Louisiana grew up with the aftermaths of hurricanes Audrey, Betsy, Camille...and now Katrina. As with times before, "we will rise again." Tears and rising water threaten to drown us. But don't be deceived. The land may be under water, but the spirit of New Orleans and the culture of Louisiana hold their heads high.

We Will Rise Again shows the American flag covered with water. The blue dog is partly submerged, and its eyes, normally yellow, are red with a broken heart. Like a ship's S.O.S., the red cross on the dog's chest calls out for help.

Katrina hit me personally at Ground Zero. My immediate thought was for the safety of people I know, followed by the shock of seeing helicopters and boats alongside familiar street signs, as rescuers assisted people from rooftops and attics. For the second time in this young 21st century I sat at my easel weighted by personal sorrow and my desire to help, this time also reflecting on the devastation of my city and the suffering of my neighbors.

New Orleans has been home to my gallery and studio for sixteen years; it is where the Blue Dog was born. My wife is a third generation New Orleanian, and the Big Easy remains the 'big city' to my Cajun hometown of New Iberia. Wendy and I join thousands of New Orleans residents in our pledge to go HOME, to re-build our city, and to pay tribute to those who lost their lives with a commitment to care for our citizens, embrace our culture, and make the good times roll ... again.

George Rodrigue
September 2005

Paper size:  28 x 20
Image size:  23 x 16

Signed open edition

$500.00

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Note: Special remarqed edition of We Will Rise Again available.

We Will Rise Again
2005, with remarque sketches from 2007

A silkscreen with original drawing by George Rodrigue

Signed and numbered edition of 100*
$1500**

Please note:  This special remarqued version of We Will Rise Again is not a print for Blue Dog Relief, but rather a regular silkscreen offering from Rodrigue Studio.

*AP’s available upon request, while inventory lasts
**unlike the “relief” version of this print, this price is subject to change without notice.

Sample images

To place an order, please contact one of our galleries:

New Orleans   (504) 581-4244
Lafayette        (337) 233-3274
Carmel           (831) 626-4444
Aspen            (970) 920-7726