Exploring the West - 2023 Summer Program Join us at the Booth Western Art Museum for our interactive summer program as we Explore the West! On this expedition, participants journey West to discover plants and animals, design a Western bandana, dig for “gold” in the Gold Rush of 1849, and more! Children will enjoy hands-on […]
In an effort to make the Museum accessible to individuals and families in the community and surrounding area, Booth Museum offers free admission on the first Thursday of each month between the hours of 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
Sensory Friendly Morning Sunday, June 4, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Neurodiverse audiences are invited to a FREE program to enjoy the Booth in a comfortable and welcoming environment! Admission is FREE to neurodiverse audiences and their families! Sensory bags will be available to check out on a limited basis (we also encourage you to […]
Radical Reptiles I (7-12 years) Tuesday 6/6- Friday 6/9/23 Registration deadline: May 23, 2023 Where else can you combine two of your favorite things (art and reptiles) into one week of fun? You’ll be able to interact with live animals as you create art inspired by these amazing creatures! Fee: $125 for Museum members $150 […]
Art for Lunch: Roger Byrd, author of There Is Our Country: Georgians Who Followed the Sun Followed by retirement celebration for Jim Dunham after 21 years with the Booth! Wednesday, June 7, 12:15 pm, Booth Ballroom, Facebook and YouTube Channel Why did Georgians such as Doc Holliday and numerous others head West? Join us for […]
2-Day Writer-Illustrator Workshop with R. Gregory Christie / “A Children's Book Creative Workshop for Authors and Illustrators” Do you have a longtime idea for a children's book that is tucked away in your files or in your mind? Published illustrator R. Gregory Christie is offering a two-day master's class that will guide you through the […]
The BWG hosts a museum-wide Book Club every other 2nd Thursday via Zoom at 8:00 PM. The BWG also holds meetings every other 2nd Saturday from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Member’s Lounge. Click here to learn more about the Booth Guilds
The Booth Photography Guild meets the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Bergman Theatre. Click here to learn more about the Booth Guilds
The BWG meets every other 2nd Saturday from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Member's Lounge. The BWG also hosts a museum-wide Book Club every other 2nd Thursday via Zoom at 8:00 PM. Click here to learn more about the Booth Guilds
Presented by the Booth Writers Guild, the Distinguished Songwriter Series is a quarterly program hosted by singer-songwriter Scott Thompson that brings top Nashville songwriters to talk about their writing process and current projects. They will also sing songs they wrote that helped make people like Gary Morris, Diamond Rio, Patty Loveless, Garth Brooks and Chris […]
The Art of Bookmaking: Tell Your Story (7-12 years) Tuesday 6/13- Friday 6/16/23 Registration deadline: May 30, 2023 This special bookmaking program includes paper making, book binding, book illustration, storytelling and writing! Finish the week with a special book that tells your unique story and meet award winning children’s book author R. Gregory Christie! Fee: […]
Pottery I (7-12 years) Tuesday 6/20- Friday 6/23/23 Glazing day 6/30* Registration deadline: June 6, 2023 Booth Art Academy All levels of potters are welcome in this class where you are certain to have plenty of messy, muddy fun! You will learn pinch, coil, and slab building and get lots of time on the potter’s […]
3-Day Figure Sculpture Workshop with Artist Kevin Chambers This 3-day intensive workshop is designed to give students the opportunity to focus exclusively on the core of the human figure. Understanding the classical torso is vital to establishing gesture, proportion, and design in the pose. The class will cover traditional techniques and demos for designing and […]
2-Day Colored Pencil Workshop with Artist Sheila Hendrix Most of us have some experience dabbling with colored pencils, either as a child in art class or as an adult with colored pencil coloring books. But did you know that they are much more sophisticated than just doodling? In this workshop, we will delve into this […]
Art Explorers (7-12 years) Tuesday 6/27- Friday 6/30/23 Registration deadline: June 13, 2023 Explore a little bit of everything in this workshop! Participants will make a different art project each day as they paint, draw, sculpt, and more! Fee: $125 for Museum members $150 for not-yet-members Supplies included Min. 5 / Max. 18 students 9:00 […]
In an effort to make the Museum accessible to individuals and families in the community and surrounding area, Booth Museum offers free admission on the first Thursday of each month between the hours of 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
The Booth Photography Guild meets the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Bergman Theatre. Click here to learn more about the Booth Guilds
Radical Reptiles II (7-12 years) Tuesday 7/11- Friday 7/14/23 Registration deadline: June 27, 2023 Where else can you combine two of your favorite things (art and reptiles) into one week of fun? You’ll be able to interact with live animals as you create art inspired by these amazing creatures! Fee: $125 for Museum members $150 […]
3-Day Workshop with Artist Amanda Lovett / “Finishing Touches” How many paintings have you started, on your own or in a workshop, that you always wanted to finish but haven’t been sure what to do next? Do you feel you need just a few suggestions or a bit of instruction to get you to the […]
The BWG hosts a museum-wide Book Club every other 2nd Thursday via Zoom at 8:00 PM. The BWG also holds meetings every other 2nd Saturday from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Member's Lounge. Click here to learn more about the Booth Guilds
We Set Our Faces Westward: One Woman’s Journey 1839-1848.” Artist Heide Presse Exhibition Date: July 1 – December 31 (Special Exhibition Gallery) Member Opening- Saturday, July 15, 4:00 – 7:00 pm Members are invited to an exclusive opening of Booth’s newest exhibit We Set Our Faces Westward: One Woman’s Journey 1839-1848 - Artist Heide Presse. […]
Pottery II (7-12 years) Tuesday 7/18- Friday 7/21/23 Glazing day 7/28* Registration deadline: July 5, 2023 Booth Art Academy All levels of potters are welcome in this class where you are certain to have plenty of messy, muddy fun! You will learn pinch, coil, and slab building and get lots of time on the potter’s […]
4-Day Painting Workshop with Artist Bill Davidson / “Painting Smarter Not Harder” Students will learn to see a better way quicker which will spark confidence and imagination, all while having lots of fun. The following topics will all be covered: choosing the best attitude to eliminate confusing mental thoughts, why your materials may be defeating […]
Thursday, July 20 5:00 pm at the Booth Museum Guest speaker: Bill Davidson Click here to learn more about the Booth Guilds
The Booth Museum Cub Scout Day Saturday, July 22, 2023 10:00 am – 1:00 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED- Full STEAM Ahead! Experience the American West by exploring the Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math behind Westward expansion from Stagecoaches to Steam Engines. Bring your pack to the Booth for a fun day full of interactive and team building activities that […]