Exhibitions

Western American Art South of the Sweet Tea Line VII

November 22, 2025 – April 12,  2026
Member Opening: January 10, 2026, 4 – 7 PM

Featuring over 60 works of art gathered from across the South, the Booth Western Art Museum is excited to welcome the next offering in its signature triennial exhibition series, Western American Art South of the Sweet Tea Line VII. This upcoming version will feature new acquisitions to the Booth’s permanent collection and art given or loaned by Booth Members spread across the states of Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Tennessee.

Occurring only every third year, this interval provides the opportunity for the museum to become aware of new collectors and seek out new and interesting works from long time collectors that have recently been acquired or old favorites that have been in their collection for many years. Sweet Tea VII will feature approximately 40 paintings and 20 sculptures in both traditional and contemporary styles. Themes within the exhibition include landscapes; wildlife, animals and birds; cowboys; and Native Americans. Some of the artists include Jason Rich, Nancy Cawdrey, Mark Maggiori, Bonnie Marris, Fred Fellows, Sandy Graves and John Coleman.

 

 

Concept to Canvas: Six Contemporary Artists

October 25, 2025 – March 15, 2026
Member opening Saturday, November 8, 2025

Artists: Jane Hunt, Michele Usibelli, Lori Putnam, Brent Cotton, Jay Moore & Randal Dutra

This select group of artists will create and share their process when working on a painting. Some work en plein air while others follow a different process when selecting a subject and following through to the final painting. From choosing a subject, making a sketch, painting a small color study to the finished work of art, visitors will learn the steps that go into creating the finished painting.

 

 

Georgia Natural Wonders: A Journey from Marshland to Mountains

January 6 – March 1, 2026
Art For Lunch: January 7, 2026

Artist Ann Litrel brings the spirit of Georgia’s wild landscapes to life in this solo exhibit of paintings from her new book published by UGA Press, “35 Natural Wonders in Georgia to See Before You Die”, written with co-author Charles Seabrook, longtime Atlanta Journal-Constitution science writer. The exhibition invites visitors on a visual journey through Georgia’s most iconic landscapes—from mountain peaks and river gorges to hidden barrier island marshes. The paintings are on display in the Borderlands Gallery.

 

The West in Focus: Women

Through January 18, 2026
Art For Lunch: October 1, 2025, 12:15 PM

The West in Focus: Women will showcase 30-40 photographs from the Booth’s permanent collection. This includes portraits by Dorothea Lange and Imogen Cunningham, California scenes by Cara Weston, and classic depictions of Western women by Barbara Van Cleve, among others. Featuring exceptional photography by both women and men, the exhibition celebrates women from diverse eras, backgrounds, and cultures.

 

Jay Dusard, Rose Mary Mack, Artist, Prescott Arizona, 1969, 7.5 x 9.5″, gelatin silver print, Booth Western Art Museum permanent collection, Cartersville, Georgia, ph2018.005.050

Danny Lyon: The Bikeriders

Through January 18, 2026
Member Opening: August 2, 2025, 4:00 – 7:00 PM

This exhibit will feature 50 photographs by Danny Lyon, a renowned 1960s documentary photographer and filmmaker who famously chronicled the activities of the Chicago Outlaws motorcycle club from 1963 to 1967. It features black-and-white photographs, text by Lyon and excerpts from transcribed interviews with his fellow club members. The images convey a sense of personal authenticity while offering a gritty and bittersweet portrayal of individuals living on the fringes of society. Some photos have a romantic quality, and all are honest, showcasing documentary photography at its best.

 

Danny Lyon, Route 12 – Wisconsin, 1966, 16 x 20” modern gelatin silver print, Copyright Danny Lyon / Magnum Photos,  www.instagram.com/dannylyonphotoswww.bleakbeauty.com, Courtesy of Etherton Gallery

Selling the Western: Movie Posters Old & New

On View July 5 – October 26, 2025
Member Opening: July 19, 2025

This exhibition will feature a range of iconic Western movie posters, Old & New, from the Booth’s permanent collection. From the beginning, promotional posters have been an essential part of the movie industry. Evolving over more than a century, movie posters are now seen as both a marketing tool and an art form, mirroring the history of cinema itself.

To register for the member opening, click HERE.

Western Costumes from the Silver Screen: The Davey Collection

On view May 10 – September 21, 2025
Member Opening: May 10, 2025

John H. Davey, a passionate collector of Hollywood memorabilia, began collecting in 1998, and has amassed an extraordinary collection of over 3,300 Hollywood-related items, including Western costumes, personal items from legendary movie stars and vintage fashion. Western Costumes from the Silver Screen: The Davey Collection focuses on the Westerns portion of his collection that helped shape Hollywood’s history. This exciting exhibition will feature a curated selection of 24 iconic pieces of clothing and accessories worn by famous actors and actresses in Western films. These rare costumes will be paired with Western movie posters, lobby cards and historical photographs, offering a fascinating glimpse into the golden era of Western cinema. The impressive range of Western costumes worn by film icons include the striped coat worn by John Wayne in “Dakota,” the green dress worn by Elizabeth Taylor in “Giant” and the leather jacket with fur collar worn by Jake Gyllenhaal in “Brokeback Mountain.”

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