As the owner of GALLERY 201, Gayle Aker Rodriguez had a clear vision of what she wanted to achieve in the arts: create a venue for local, Mexican and south Texas artists to display their work; provide a creative space for students to take classes and display their work; develop exciting, new artistic experiences for the local community as well as tourists.
Gayle grew up in Laredo, graduated from Nixon High School, attended Laredo Community College, St Edwards University and Texas A&M International University.
Besides her work, Gayle has been involved in many groups and organizations which help bring change and encourage cultural stimulation in Laredo. She has been a member of Women’s City Club, The Princess Pocahontas Council, The Laredo Philharmonic Orchestra Board of Directors, The Laredo Philharmonic Chorale, The Laredo Art League and The Laredo Center for the Arts as well as participating in many student art exhibits at Laredo Community College and TAMIU.
Gayle is a member of the LLUSCBA, Laredo Main Street, and participates in the monthly Caminarte Art Walk sponsored by the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau.
