FINAL PROOF Bulletin - April 20 2021

A PUBLICATION OF BOOTH WESTERN ART MUSEUM Spring 2021

As we hear from many of our patrons that they have gotten the vaccine, our attendance has been picking up a bit and we are looking towards more in-person events. This is exciting for us at the Museum as, with most businesses, 2020 was less than stellar, but the future is bright. Our newest major exhibition featuring works by Ross Rossin that were inspired by a trip he and I took to the Southwest in 2019 is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. I have been able to personally watch this body of work come together and discuss the new levels of creativity Ross has reached. We felt the need to come up with a completely new art term to describe these innovative images. We are calling it Quintessential Realism and we invite everyone to come and see what that means. In looking a little farther out on the calendar, we are excited to announce we will be hosting an exhibition of photography by musical legend Kenny Rogers. Many people do not know that Kenny was a very good photographer. He was very serious about pursuing this art form, hiring some of the greats to work with him on honing his craft. We currently have a few images from Rogers’ portfolio on view in The Great Hall. The full exhibition will open in February 2022. In the meantime, we look forward to having you visit. We will be reopening some spaces that were closed, such as Sagebrush Ranch; however, safety protocols are still in place for your safety and that of our employees. Hope to see you here soon! Seth Hopkins Executive Director CORPORATE PARTNERS © Ross R. Rossin, Canyon Warrior, 2020, oil on canvas, 90 x 80”, Collection of the artist 2

ART FOR LUNCH Virtual Gallery Walk Booth Artists’ Guild Annual Exhibition Wednesdays 12:15 pm EDT in The Booth Ballroom Thursday, May 27, 7:00 pm EDT ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY (no exceptions) and Booth’s Facebook page & YouTube channel streamed to Booth’s Facebook page Join Booth’s Executive Director as he walks May 5, Rossin Goes West — Seth Hopkins through the Booth Artists’ Guild Annual June 2, Western Movies 101, Exhibition and interviews some of the artists in the show. Part Three — Jim Dunham July 7, No Art For Lunch JULY ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS Member’s Exhibit Opening, Lecture and Gallery Walk: Wednesdays 12:15 pm EDT on Facebook Live CAPTIVATED: Rossin’s Southwest & BEYOND Saturday, July 17, 5:00 - 8:00 pm EDT April 21, Mick McAndrews Watch for emails with more details! May 19, David Boyd, Jr. June 16, Alan Shuptrine Booth Members are invited to view this July 21, Roger Dale Brown extraordinary exhibition inspired by Rossin’s first trip to the Southwest. Join Seth Hopkins and Rossin MAY for a gallery walk through the exhibition at 5:00 pm and a reception at 6:00 pm. At 7:00 pm join us in Virtual Open Studio – National Cactus Day Bergman Theatre to learn about Rossin growing up Monday, May 10, 2021, 10:00 - 10:45 am EDT in Bulgaria watching Western movies and dreaming Facebook Live on Booth Museum’s page! of visiting Monument Valley. Celebrate National Cactus Day by joining a Virtual Gallery Walk: Booth educator/artist on Booth’s Facebook page CAPTIVATED: Rossin’s Southwest & BEYOND for a FREE cactus-inspired hands-on art-making Thursday, July 22, 7:00 pm EDT experience! Unable to join us on July 17? Join Seth Hopkins Virtual Downtown Gallery Opening and Ross Rossin for a virtual gallery walk through Thursday, May 13, 7:00 pm EDT CAPTIVATED: Rossin’s Southwest & BEYOND on Booth’s Facebook page & YouTube channel Booth’s Facebook page or YouTube channel. Tune in for a look at art by members of Members Exhibition Opening, The Booth Artists’ and Photography Guilds Gallery Walk and Lecture: available for purchase in the Spring Sale. Graham Hobart: Out of Africa and Into the West Saturday, July 31, 2021, 1:30 - 4:30 pm EDT Evening Lecture: Don Demers Thursday, May 20, 7:00 - 8:00 pm EDT Booth members are invited to be among the first Bergman Theatre & Booth’s Facebook page to view Booth’s newest photography exhibition Graham Hobart: Out of Africa and Into the Booth Members are invited to an evening lecture West. Join Booth’s Curator of Photography featuring artist Don Demers, one of the country’s Dr. Samuel Gerace and artist Graham Hobart for a foremost plein air and marine painters. ADVANCE gallery walk at 1:30 pm, light reception at 2:30 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED (no exceptions) for a and lecture in Bergman Theatre at 3:30 pm. limited number of in-person tickets or watch LIVE on Booth Museum’s Facebook page. 3

The Booth Museum exists to collect, protect and exhibit art for the public’s enjoyment, enlightenment and education. Simply stated that is why we are here. What that basic definition leaves out is the Museum can also be a catalyst for the creation of art. Our newest exhibition CAPTIVATED: Rossin’s Southwest & BEYOND is a special example. Executive Director Seth Hopkins led artist Ross Rossin on a nine day adventure in 2019 and the majority of the artwork in this exhibition was inspired, informed, and/or influenced by the trip. Seth Hopkins and Ross Rossin outside the home The itinerary included visits to Bryce and Zion National Parks, of Georgia O’Keeffe Kanab, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Four Corners, Aztec Ruins, Taos, Abiquiu, Ghost Ranch, Santa Fe and other wonderful places. However, as wonderful as the places were, Rossin notes they could not surpass the people with whom he interacted. Rossin photographed several highly interesting individuals and within a few weeks of returning home, he was creating paintings in a completely new style. The West left a strong impression on him and he has created work that conveys those feelings. “I felt this overwhelming sense of freedom, a sense of liberation, from anything that resembled my convictions or conventional thinking about traditional art and what it should be. That’s what the West did to me.” “The West is so powerful that at some point I realized I needed to create a visual language, a new artistic way to be able to converse with and about the Southwest.” “The light (in Taos) dances a © Ross R. Rossin, Memory of a Rock, 2019 – 21, beautiful tango, a beautiful oil on canvas, 72 x 60”, Collection of the artist dance with nature, a beautiful dance with the people who are absolutely amazing, all of them, from all kinds of backgrounds.” 4

CAPTIVATED: Rossin’s Southwest & BEYOND Vaquero Legacies & Diverse Descendants May 15 – September 27 Through July 11 American artist Ross Rossin grew up in Bulgaria watching Western movies, fueling a lifelong desire to visit Monument Valley. In 2019, Bringing together over 13 photographers and filmmakers, this show Rossin and Booth Executive Director Seth Hopkins embarked on a traces the many legacies left behind by the first cowboys to come to nine day road trip through the Southwest, where Rossin was inspired the Americas in the 1700s. to create portraits of the people they met and depictions of the lands they encountered in a new style. The show confirms the American Graham Hobart: Out of Africa and Into the West West still has the power to inspire both Americans and those from July 29 – January 24, 2022 around the globe. Black and white photographer Graham Hobart grew up in Zimbabwe. Recent Treasures: Acquisition Highlights Living in Africa exposed Graham to the continent’s vast landscapes, Through August 15 diverse peoples and exotic animals. He took that interest and created Highlighting gifts the Museum received in 2019 and 2020, including a series of photographs in Africa utilizing infrared technology to paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs and Native American highlight the patterns and textures he saw around him. Taking this art objects. same technique, Graham went to the American West to capture its unique elements. Wildlife Artist Carrie Penley: Reflections on Nature Primary & Elementary Schools Art Exhibition on Through May 9 The Booth Website April 13 – May 9 Contemporary artist Carrie Penley has strong Georgia roots, living in Carrollton and having graduated from the University of Georgia. She Throughout the school year, primary and elementary school art utilizes different forms of media and techniques, including collage teachers expose their students to a wide variety of art mediums. materials, neutral colors, expressive brush strokes and contrast to For this exhibit, each teacher has selected several pieces that are create unique works. representative of the work from their school art programs. Booth Artists’ Guild Annual Exhibition May 11 – August 22 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. FOUNDER’S CIRCLE Pete and Julie Contrucci Gregory Brown and Brandy Minick Paul and Carla McCombs Bill and Sandra Byers David and Janice Miller David Aiken James and Judy Dellinger Dan and Betty Byrd George and Holly Montanus Sandy and Melissa Carter Jack and Luanna Morris William and Susan Brogdon Fred and Beryl Everett Charles and Jane Center Greg Morse Sam and Sheri Chilcote David and Jinny Mullins James Kieffer Winn and Dawn Forkner Andree and Rob Crow Duffy and Tina Oyster Ann and Thomas Currey Harry and Brenda Patterson James B. Miller Jim and Clio Friedewald Suzanne M. Dansby Brett and Caroline Player Jim and Dory Dorsett Tom and Sandra Player Nancy Montgomery Bryan King Ben and Meg DuBose Kim Poggenpohl Tom and Ann Earley Jane Price-Harmon and Mikell Jones Joel and Karen Piassick Luther and Teresa King Michael and Robin Farrens Phil and Bai Rainwater Julie French and Cedric Muenzing Howard Schutte and Anne Payne Don and Neva Rountree Mason King Susan K. and Lance Friedland Mary Ann Scogin Ryan and Diane Fuhrmann Charles and Gayle Smith Joyce Carter Stevens Michael and Anne King Thomas and Patricia Gibbs Ray and Monica Smith John and Marty Gillin Jennifer and John Spivey DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE Janet Martin and Larry Eggersman Richard and Catherine Haining Steve and Gail Starling Steven and Kelly Buckner Connie Olson Bryan and Jan Hall Carl Stewart Earline Burke Pam Platt David and Susan Harwood Mel and Linda Teetz Danielle and Ted Davies Palma and Raymond Rhoades Doug and Susie Haugen Ray Thacker Jim and Cindy Eaton Otis and Sandy Scarborough Barry and Lynn Henderson Carol and Ramon Tome James and Christi Edwards James and Levon Thomas Philip and Sue Henry Louis and Jenny Tonsmeire Reid and Cathy Funston Jackie and Randy Thompson Jack and Ellen Holland Dee Venzer Richard and Anne Goodsell Michael and Justine Tidwell Ben and Fran Hollis Lisa Volpitto and Walter Altholz David and Cynthia Hayes Beth Tilley and Gregory Frisbee Seth and Joyce Hopkins Randal Weber and Jane Edmond Craig Macnab Kathryn and Bill Winn Barbara H. Hunter Lawson Whitaker Steve and Stephanie Hutcherson Bill and Beth Williams Candace Alexander McNair CURATOR’S CIRCLE John and Charlotte Kimberlin Wendy Willson Jim and Joey Lattimore Herschel and Ruth Wisebram Rick and Andrea Miller Greg and Kelly Altman Daniel and Brenda Mahaffey Ken and Deanna Zylstra John Mariana Bob and Susie Miller Anonymous (2) Barbara Martin 5 Butch and Catherine Rawson Eleanor Barton and Marion Benson Patty and Doug Reid Walter H. Beckham, III James L. Rhoden, Jr. Don and Becky Bergert Robert and Mary Yellowlees Richard and Lynn Berkowitz COLLECTOR’S CIRCLE Ray and Susan Bernick Jerry and Camille Black Henry Bauer and Mary Carole Cooney David and Nancy Blevins Linda Beard Dan and Marty Boone Christina and Paul Blackney Jane Bradshaw Evette Borchich John and Samantha Brandreth Ron and Lisa Brill Stephen Bresseler and Laree Perez Ron and Lynn Cagle Bryan Brooks and John Haupert

Gifts of Art to the Permanent Collection With the opening of Recent © Richard Loffler, Grounded and Comin’, bronze, 20 x 26 x 11”, Treasures: Acquisition Gift of Jack & Ellen Holland Highlights, we are reminded of how grateful we are for the generous donors who have helped The Booth build the permanent collection in recent years. Thank you! Rudy Acevedo Lynn Henderson Howard Post Henry R. Bauer, Jr. Graham Hobart Collection of LaLoie Ann Benz Jack and Ellen Holland Mary Ellen Boren Barbara H. and Robert P. Hunter, Jr. Frances Reese/William F. Reese Inc. Nancy Boren Frank Hunter Amy Ringholz Ken and Beth Bowser Bill and Shelley Jordan Kathleen Rios Blake and Dawn Burnett Donald and Marilyn Keough Bob and Lora Sandroni Dr. Edward and Marjorie Cahn Cathy Schleussner James and Carolyn Caswell Foundation Sherrie Schork, Exempt Trust Tim Cherry Robert Glenn Ketchum David B H Seacat Trust D. Russell Clayton Bob Kolbrener In Memory of The Rainbow Man and Presidential Collection Robert and Gloria Silverstein Bob and Millie Crossfield Zaplin Lampert Galleries Arnold Simon Amy Lay Andrew Smith and Claire Lozier Collection The Dorothea L. Leonhardt Gabe Starace Thomas Dean Fine Arts, Atlanta Sara and Paul Steinfeld Jay Dusard Foundation, Inc. JoAnne and Ken Taylor Anne B. Eldridge Larry Marchant James and Levon Thomas A. John and Shirley A. Foale John Mariana Nancy Truesdale and Megann Tuck Collection of Kevin McCarthy September Vhay Candace Alexander McNair The Vinings Gallery Evelyn C. and Norman Fox Dr. Alfonso and Linda Mellijor, Z. Z. Wei Bim Franklin and Hugh W. Burke Ann and Michael White Bonnie Garner children Alejos and Crystal Wilshire Western Art Collection - Anne Goetze Villalobos and granddaughter Ali Goldwater Ashley Grace Villalobos Shirley Holland Martin Grelle Kim, Scott and Tyler Mills Edna Wilson The Frank Harding Collection Tim Monaghan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Wolf, Joyce Harlin Jeffery Hugh Newman John G. Harris BC Nowlin Carroll Valley, PA Cynthia and David Hayes Larry and Connie Olson Zeitz Collection Dr. and Mrs. Howard L. Hecht Joel and Karen Piassick Stephen and Sharon Zimmerman Thomas Player 6

9th ANNUAL BOOTH ARTISTS’ GUILD EXHIBITION The Booth Artists’ Guild (BAG) was formed in March 2010 to provide continuing art education to our members. BAG members are offered programming on a variety of topics and have multiple opportunities each year to exhibit their work. This annual exhibition showcases the work of our talented members and runs Tuesday, May 11 through Sunday, August 22 in The Booth Museum’s Borderland Gallery. Make plans to experience this exhibition as we continue to work hard to promote the artwork of our local, regional and national members. © Sivananda Nyayapathi, Fruit Bowl, 2019, © Lisa Gleim, Honey Crisps, 2019, pastel, 10 x 14” oil, 20 x 24” © Ann Currey, Mama’s Been Here, 2020, oil, 20 x 16” BOOTH ART ACADEMY 2021 NEW SUMMER ART CLASSES VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Let’s Explore: Color! AWARD (Ages 7 – 12) June 1 – 3 When Larry Olson first visited The Booth in 2006, he attended a lecture and visited a new exhibition Treasure Map Fun by Charles Fritz on Lewis and Clark. He loved it so (Ages 7 – 12) much he immediately signed up to be a docent. June 8 – 10 Despite the pandemic and a three-month shutdown Playful Patterns of the Museum, Larry still logged 132 volunteer (Ages 7 – 12) hours in 2020. His lifetime hours totaled over 1500. July 6 – 8 To honor his legacy, the Larry Olson Volunteer of the Year award was created and will be given Messy Mixed Media annually. The first award was presented to Larry, (Ages 7 – 12) posthumously, and accepted by his wife Connie. July 13 – 15 7 All classes meet from 10:00 am to noon Class Fees: $60 for Members/$85 for not-yet-members All Supplies are included in class fees. For class details and to register, visit boothartacademy.org!

Georgia Museums Inc. | Booth Western Art Museum | PO Box 3070 | Cartersville, Georgia 30120 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 63 Cartersville, GA 30120 OUR MISSION: The Booth Western Art Museum will educate, entertain, and inspire guests through the exploration of Western Art, popular culture and American heritage in a welcoming environment. MELLIJOR FAMILY MAKES GIFT OF VIC PAYNE SCULPTURE This spring, The Booth will have a new © Vic Payne, Into the Wild, 1985, Bronze, 6.5 x 15 x 5.5’ addition along the sculpture walk in Gift of Dr. Alfonso & Linda Mellijor, children Alejos & Crystal Villalobos, and granddaughter the Robert & Anne Eldridge Sculpture Ashley Grace Villalobos Garden at the North entrance to the Museum. Alfonso and Linda Mellijor along with their children Alejos and Crystal Villalobos and granddaughter Ashley Grace recently gifted Vic Payne’s Into the Wild to The Booth. Into the Wild is a tribute to Rocky Mountain fur trappers, explorers and trailblazers including legendary guide Kit Carson and John C. Fremont, known as the Explorer of the West or the Pathfinder. Fremont was a soldier, Senator, and native of Savannah, Georgia. The sculpture will be included in the docent-led tour of outdoor sculptures on the North and South lawns offered every Tuesday through Saturday at 11:15 am.