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The Art of David Wright: Historian with a Brush

November 16, 2024 – April 13, 2025
Member opening: November 16, 2024

Professionally trained as an artist, with study in Europe, David Wright has spent his life painting subjects he is most passionate about…landscapes and historical subjects: the American frontier, (hunters, soldiers, and American Indians), and the American Civil War. His work has been featured in television documentaries and as covers for numerous books and magazines. As an avid historian, his research has led him to write articles for various publications, as well as contributing chapters in some well-known books on the American frontier. The retrospective will feature highlights from his storied career.

Missed the Symposium and Member Opening? Watch it below!

Session 1 Real Life and Times of Mountain Men
Session 2 Tools of the Trade
Artist Talk with David Wright

Thank you to our sponsors!

Karen and Joel Piassick

The James Stokes Family

Anonymous Sponsor in Honor of TSgt Adrain T. Dukes, U.S.A.F (Ret.)

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© David Wright, Up the South Slope, 1982, casein on board, 26 x 36”

Middle & High School Student Exhibition

March 4 – April 6, 2025

Throughout the school year, middle and high school art teachers expose their students to a wide variety of art mediums. For this exhibit, each teacher has selected a number of pieces that are representative of the work from their school art programs. Join us for the opening reception on March 13, 5-7 PM, for light refreshments and a view of the exhibition.

Click HERE to view exhibition art catalog.

Art for Lunch: Western Movie Posters, Costumes and More

April 2, 12:15 PM

The Booth will be taking a deep dive into Western movie history during 2025. First, we will open an exhibition on Western movie costumes from the Davey collection and later will celebrate the development of the Western movie poster over the past 100+ years. During April’s art for lunch, Booth Director Seth Hopkins will preview both exhibitions by providing a concise history of Western films and the posters used to promote them.

Georgia Color Artists Present: A Tour of Savannah

Through March 2

This exhibition features 30 Georgia artists who competed in a 5-day event held in Savannah back in October. Some of the best works created during that event will make up the exhibit. The director of the show and two of the top award-winning artists will be our guests for Art for Lunch and an informal opening for the show on January 8.

© Susan D. Waters, South Island Surf & Kayak, 2024, oil on linen panel, 8 x 10”

Art For Lunch: Jane Hunt

March 5, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Artist Jane Hunt will be the 2025 Artist-in-Residence at the Booth Museum.  Jane will conduct a landscape workshop and create a piece for the Booth’s permanent collection during her stay.  Join Jane as she discusses her career as an artist and the motivations and inspirations behind the piece that she’s creating for the Booth.

Art for Lunch: Addison Williams – Miss Teen Rodeo Georgia 2025

Wednesday, August 6, 12:15 PM
Booth Ballroom, Facebook Live, and YouTube Channel

At our August Art for Lunch, you are invited to meet Georgia’s Miss Teen Rodeo 2025, Addison Williams. She will discuss her experiences competing in rodeos as a barrel racer and in the Miss Teen Rodeo pageant. Addison is also the Booth Museum Ambassador to the rodeo world and will share her experiences traveling the state fulfilling her official duties and representing the Booth.

Lunch will be available for $15.00 plus tax. Deadline to register for lunch is Noon, the day before. Go to boothmuseum.org to make your reservation for lunch or watch LIVE on Booth Museum’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Program included with admission. No outside food or beverages.

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Art for Lunch: Laney House

June 4, 12:15 PM
Booth Ballroom, Facebook Live, and YouTube Channel

Adairsville resident Laney House has made custom cowboy hats for celebrities like Barry Corbin and Roy Rogers, Jr. as well as working cowboys all over the country. During this session he will demonstrate the steps in creating a top of the line custom hat and display examples of his craftsmanship, as well as, play some songs on his banjo. Additional examples will be displayed in the Booth’s upcoming movie poster exhibition.

Lunch will be available for $15.00 plus tax. Deadline to register for lunch is Noon, the day before. Go to boothmuseum.org to make your reservation for lunch or watch LIVE on Booth Museum’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Program included with admission. No outside food or beverages.

Art for Lunch: Patrick Saunders

Wednesday, May 7, 12:15 PM

Artist Patrick Saunders will discuss the evolution of his work based on the influence of art history, technology and pop culture. He will explain how a continuing search for inspiration has affected his choices of subject matter, voice and approach over the course of his career and how this exploration continues.

Lunch will be available for $15.00 plus tax. Deadline to register for lunch is Noon, the day before. Go to boothmuseum.org to make your reservation for lunch or watch LIVE on Booth Museum’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early. Program included with admission. No outside food or beverages.

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