Exhibition openings, artist lectures, books signings and more take place throughout the year at Booth Western Art Museum. See the schedule below for a full list of all upcoming events and exhibitions.
January | February | March | April | May | June
July | August | September | October | November | December
Art for Lunch: The Alamo, Thirteen Days of Glory
June 5, 12:15 pm – Booth Ballroom
Acworth artist Mark Lemon, who has created a room sized model recreation of the church and battle site of this famous event, will join Reinhardt University professor, Wayne Glowka to remember the Alamo. Both men will discuss their research and Professor Glowka will read selections from his book, “The Texiad: An Epic of the Texas Revolution.” To learn more about Mark Lemon, click here to read his bio.
Members Trip to Arkansas and Oklahoma
June 5-9, 2013
In Arkansas, we will visit the new Crystal Bridges Museum, created under the leadership of Alice Walton and the Walmart Foundation. Then, it is on to Oklahoma with stops at the world famous Gilcrease, Woolaroc, and Philbrook Museums, as well as the Prix de West art exhibition and sale at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. This is the largest annual show and sale of contemporary Western art, with more than 100 artists participating. Trip open to all Booth Museum members and limited to the first 48 paid members. For more information and a tentative itinerary, click here.
Summer Entertainment Series: An Evening with Cathy Smith: Artist, Costume Designer, and Historian
June 20, 7:00 pm – Booth Ballroom
Guests and members are invited to enjoy An Evening with Cathy Smith: Artist, Costume Designer, and Historian. Cathy Smith designed the authentic costumes in films such as Dances with Wolves, Geronimo and Son of the Morning Star – for which she won the Emmy for Excellence in Costume Design. She has consulted on a majority of the Western genre films over the past 20 years. Growing up near two Sioux reservations, Smith was led to her pursuit of authentic, traditional Native American art forms, design, and techniques including the sacred art of porcupine quillwork. She has recently begun a new career as a painter. Cathy Smith presents the West and Native Americana in fascinating detail, captivating the audience with images and stories gathered from her years of western filmmaking, life on the reservation, and adventures in Indian country. Amusing and entertaining, her stories will educate and illuminate visitors. For more information, click here. Purchase your tickets today by calling 770-387-1300.
There is no Art for Lunch program in July.
Summer Entertainment Series: Bullets and Ballads
July 18, 7:00 pm – Booth Ballroom
Spend an evening reminiscing about your favorite Western movies and Hollywood cowboys in a special performance of Bullets and Ballads with Jim Dunham and Jim Dorsett. Watch as Dunham does amazing gun tricks like the cowboys of the silver screen while Dorsett performs classic songs from Western movies. For more information, click here. Purchase your tickets today by calling 770-387-1300.
10th Anniversary Western Swing Dance
August 3, 7:00 pm – Booth Ballroom
Join friends of the Booth by celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Museum with a party! Members and guests are invited to an evening of entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and drinks, a visual presentation of the Museum’s 10 year history, and dancing with music by Swing South. Tickets are $60 for Booth Museum members and $75 for not-yet-members. The price includes a souvenir 10th Anniversary Booth Western Art Museum Belt Buckle and two drink tickets. For more information, click here. Purchase your tickets today by calling 770-387-1300.
Art for Lunch: TBD
August 7, 12:15 pm – Booth Ballroom
10th Booth Birthday Party & Member Appreciation Day
August 24, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
Celebrate Booth’s 10th Birthday with a day full of activities including continuous entertainment in the Booth Theatre, art activities throughout the Museum, and a free lunch for Museum Members.
Art for Lunch: Southern Son: The Saga of Doc Holliday
September 4, 12:15 pm – Booth Ballroom
Victoria Wilcox was born in California to a pioneer Hollywood film industry family and grew up with a love of stories with a sense of history. She has just published the first in a series of three historical-novels on the life of Georgia’s most famous Old West gunfighter, “Doc” Holliday. Her new book is titled “Southern Son: The Saga of Doc Holliday.” She will talk about her writing and research at August’s Art for Lunch.
Members Trip to Montana and Wyoming
September 15-22, 2013
In Montana, we will visit artists’ studios, private collections, museums and/or galleries in Bozeman and Billings. Then, it is on to Wyoming with stops at artists’ studios and private collections in Cody as well as the Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale at Buffalo Bill Historical Center. The trip will include Quick Draw, art auction and brunch, plus a tour of Buffalo Bill Historical Center and a farewell dinner with artists. Trip open to Booth Museum Patron Level ($500) members and up and limited to the first 24 eligible members. For more information and a tentative itinerary, click here.
Evening Lecture: TBD
September 19, 7:00 pm – Booth Theatre
Art for Lunch: TBD
October 2, 12:15 pm – Booth Ballroom
11th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Festival & Symposium
October 24-27, 2013
Enjoy entertainment throughout the four day event, including Western music, fast draw competitions, performances of the Re-enactment of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, demonstrations of traditional Native American dances. The Kids Corner of the Festival and Symposium will feature a variety of free activities for children.
Art for Lunch: TBD
November 6, 12:15 pm – Booth Ballroom
Evening Lecture: TBD
November 21, 7:00 pm – Booth Theatre
Art for Lunch: TBD
December 4, 12:15 pm – Booth Ballroom
Pictures with Cowboy Santa, Children’s Saturday & Store Open House
December 14, 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Members and guests are invited to visit Cowboy Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Store from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and have their picture made. From 10:30 a.m. to Noon, an ornament decorating activity will be held in the Booth Sculpture Court; and throughout the day, special sales will be offered in the Museum Store.
Art for Lunch: TBD
Evening Entertainment: TBD
Art for Lunch: TBD
Boots and Saddles Party
February 14, 7:00 pm – Downtown Gallery
Join friends of the Booth for cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, music, surprises, and just a darn good time! Dress casual and wear your Western attire.
For the Love of Art Gala Auction
February 15, 5:00 pm
The Booth’s annual fundraising gala will begin with a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by a gourmet dinner and live art auction. The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Booth Western Art Museum Lifetime Achievement Award to artist Mort Kunstler.
11th Annual Southeastern Cowboy Gathering
March 6 – 8, 2014
Exhibition Opening & Evening Lecture: Cowboy Gathering Featured Artist
March 6, 2014, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Civil War Comes Alive!
April 26, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm – Museum Festival Grounds
Co-hosted by the Booth and Bartow History Museum, this event will bring the Civil War to life as we reflect back on the events of 150 years ago. Re-enactors will offer displays and presentations on weapons, uniforms, music, food, signaling, the home front and much more. A school program version of this event will be offered on April 25 (for information on the 2012 school day event, click here). For more information and a full schedule from the 2012 event, click here.
Art for Lunch: TBD
Evening Entertainment: TBD