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 Gyllenhael in “Brokeback Mountain.”
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Booth Artists’ Guild Annual Exhibition
May 13 – August 10, 2025
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. Opening reception May 15 from 5 – 7 pm
© Rachel Eicholtz, Heart of Gold, 2024, oil, 11 x 14”
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.
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