Past Exhibitions

July 31, 2021 – January 23, 2022

Born in southern Africa, Graham Hobart takes on the American West through his extraordinary black and white infrared photography. In 2014 upon seeing Hobart’s photographs of African animals and landscapes, Booth Western Art Museum Executive Director Seth Hopkins commissioned a photograph from Hobart and dared him to “go out and capture the American West in his unique illustrative style as he had in Africa.” This exhibition is Hobart’s response to that call and features over a decade of his work in the American West and Africa. Click here to view the 3D tour.

May 16 – September 26, 2021

Ross Rossin grew up watching Western movies. This would not seem unusual, except that was in Bulgaria. Drawing on those memories, he has always wanted to visit Monument Valley. Following a 9-day road trip through the Southwest in 2019 with Booth Executive Director, Seth Hopkins, Rossin was inspired to create a series of paintings. Featuring portraits of people they met and depictions of the lands they encountered the show confirms the American West still has the power to inspire both Americans and those from around the globe. Click here to take a 3D tour through the exhibition.

© Ross Rossin, Canyon Warrior, 2020, oil on canvas, 90 x 80”

May 11 – August 22, 2021

This juried exhibition features the work of painters and sculptors who are members of the Booth Artists’ Guild, a group that meets monthly for educational programs. Click here to take a 3D tour through the exhibition.

April 13 – May 9, 2021

Throughout the school year, primary and elementary 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. Click here to view.

March 16 – April 11, 2021

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. Click here to view the exhibit.

February 13 – July 11, 2021

Bringing together over ten photographers, this show traces the many legacies left behind by the first cowboys to come to the Americas in the 1700s. Legacies brings to the forefront the charros of Mexico, Indian Relay Races and Rodeos, the paniolos of Hawaiʻi, Black Rodeos and cowboy culture, and many more rich expressions of this deeply Western tradition. People of Color and their stories will be presented to further the understanding that the West was and is a deeply diverse area, one of many cultures and peoples. Click here to take a 3D tour.

January 5 – May 9, 2021

Contemporary artist Carrie Penley has strong Georgia roots, living in Carrolton and having graduated from UGA with an art degree in 1995. She describes herself as an American artist who utilizes different forms of media and techniques, including collage materials, neutral colors, expressive brush strokes and contrast to create unique works. Click here to take a 3D walk through the exhibit or click here to take a gallery walk with Carrie Penley.

November 10, 2020 – January 3, 2021

Artwork in a variety of media by members of the Cartersville Boys & Girls Club and the Hands of Christ after school program. Click here to view.

October 22, 2020 – February 21, 2021

A member of a fifth generation family from Colorado, Duke Beardsley’s western roots run deep. His unique blend of modern art styling and traditional western iconography has made him a favorite among fans of contemporary Western art. Greg Woodard was originally best known for his carvings of birds from Tupelo Wood and has won many major bird carving competitions. Now he also works in bronze and has broadened his subject matter to reflect western themes, sometimes giving them and ironic twist. Virtual Member opening on October 22 on Booth’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Click here to take a 3D tour through the exhibit.