Newnan Arts Association Announces September Artist of the Month, Laurie Rodriguez

The Newnan-Coweta Art Association (NCAA) has selected Laurie Rodriguez as its featured “Artist of  the Month” for September. Ms. Rodriguez’s art will be featured in the entryway to Newnan City Hall  until October. 

Laurie was born and raised in Hawaii. She loves to paint and she loves the vibrant colors that are  Hawaii. She the most fun painting outdoors! After a successful 32 years of owning a retail store and  raising 5 kids in Hawaii, Laurie and her husband spent several years traveling full-time in an RV across  this beautiful nation. They found Georgia was “the” place (of all the many places) to be. They love  Georgia, the people, and all the trees. They still have a home on Oahu, Hawaii, which they also love  and spend time at. 

Laurie joined the NCAA in October 2025 and is enjoying building connections with the local art  community. 

• BFA in Drawing/Painting, University of Hawaii 

• Signature member of the Society of West Coast Artists (SWA) 

• Studied under Matt Smith, Randy Sexton, Nancy MacDonald, Kristen Olson, Richard  Robinson, Mark Brown, Patrick Ching, Ed Furuya, Laurie Johnson, Janet Jones, Dreama Tolly,  Trisha Adams, Mark Boedges, Caleb Goggans, and Kathleen Dunphy 

• Published in the Hana Hou Magazine (June/July 2016) and Richeson75 International  (Figure/Portrait 2017), SWA (2017 & 2018) Annual Catalog 

Laurie is a member of NCAA. NCAA’s general meetings are held the third Monday of each month  (from August through May) at the Harriet Alexander Art Center on Hospital Road at 6:30 pm. An art  demonstration is presented each month. Visitors and new members are always welcome.