2006 Past Exhibits

December 19, 2006 – February 11, 2007
Borderlands Gallery

Louisiana artist Kathryn DeLee took viewers on a journey through the West using unique perspectives to convey her impressions of the varied landscapes that make up the geographic area known as ‘The West.’ She used various styles from near realism to extremely abstract to portray scenes from several states. DeLee’s work included abstract close-ups of land formations, satellite views, and scenic views of National Parks.

December 19, 2006 – February 11, 2007
Borderlands Gallery

Included ten ‘Masterworks’ horses (cast bonded marble) created for a national art competition sponsored by the Trail of Painted Ponies. Native and non-native artists designed these works to honor and update the tradition of some Native American tribes of painting and decorating one’s horse before going into battle, or on ceremonial occasions.

December 2, 2006 – February 11, 2007
Special Exhibition Gallery

Featured a collection of Native American basketry from the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel, MS, collected at the turn of the century by Laurel resident Catherine Marshall Gardiner. The collection contains baskets produced between 1850 and 1910, by artisans representing more than forty North American tribes from across the continent. Today’s native basket-makers work within a tradition that is centuries old. Although Native basketry traditions suffered in the dislocations and epidemics of the 18th and 19th centuries, many tribes are reviving the old techniques and encouraging the development of weaving skills in the community. Most basketry traditions are closely tied to the land; baskets are made locally of available fibers and dyed with local plants.

November 21 – December 17, 2006
Borderlands Gallery

Artwork by members of the Cartersville Boys and Girls Club and Hands of Christ After School Program.

November 14, 2006 – February 4, 2007
Temporary Exhibition Gallery

This exhibition featured Native American and cowboy paintings as well as still life of Western wear by Dee Venzer. Many of the works are from the Museum’s permanent collection, including some of her collage and multimedia pieces. Others will be on loan from local collectors and the artist.

September 26 – November 19, 2006
Borderlands Gallery

Visitors discovered Karchner’s photo-realistic drawings of notable Western American figures as well as some of his recent paintings. The exhibition included one of Karchner’s works from the Museum’s permanent collection.

September 26 – November 16, 2006
Borderlands Gallery

An exhibition that immersed visitors in riding, roping and ranching through the works of cowboy, storyteller and sculptor Curtis Fort, who combines his passions for the American West and sculpting.

August 26 – November 12, 2006
Bergman Theatre Lobby Gallery

In conjunction with the exhibition of Billy Schenck’s extraordinary collection of New Mexico paintings, the Booth Museum exhibited more than a dozen paintings and photographs created by Billy Schenck. Themes included landscapes, desert images, figures, and descansos (roadside memorial markers).

August 26 – November 12, 2006
Special Exhibition Gallery

Featured works form the personal collection of artist Billy Schenck. Through the works in this collections, viewers journeyed to Canyon de Chelly, Enchanted Mesa, Sanctuario de Chimayo, the Rio Grande Pueblos, and the mountains, arroyos, canyons and plateaus in between.

August 1 – September 24, 2006
Borderlands Gallery

Explore Dobbs’ series of vibrant, expressionistic watercolors interpreting the Lewis and Clark expedition. This exhibition continues our celebration of the bicentennial of the Corps of Discovery Expedition.