Contemporary Makers

Friday, November 15, 2024

Folding Pocket Knife by Jack DuPrey

Photography by Jan Riser.

David Wright at The Booth Museum

I've had quite a few folks ask about information about my Retrospective show reception opening at the Booth Western Art Museum on November 16.

First of all, allow me to say that for a great Western Art Museum to honor me with such a event - is more than I can adequately share my feelings. The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art held such an exhibit for me in 2019. These come rarely in one's life, so I am indeed honored.

The show opens on November 16th and remains open til April. The opening reception is Saturday, November 16th and everyone is invited. The information about how to sign up is below. If you plan to spend a night, the hotel of choice is the Marriott Courtyard in Cartersville. Ask for the Booth Museum discount rate and maybe save a few dollars.

The charge to attend for the day is $35 per person, but if you wish to support the museum you purchase a $125 membership which allows you to visit anytime - and more. It is well worth it in my opinion. Jane and I have been members since they opened.

My thanks to all the folks who have relinquished their paintings and art for my exhibition. In addition to the artist's paintings hanging on the walls, which is normally what is shown, this time the museum has added additional items that I have included in my works. -- The kepi that General Cleburne is wearing in my painting "Cleburne" is the one he wore the day he was killed at the Battle of Franklin. The Tennessee State Museum is loaning the painting and the kepi. Also, noted Hawken rifles and other outstanding firearms shown in the three paintings I did for Jim Stokes will be included in the exhibit - and the noted Moses Walcutt powder horn in Jim & Carolyn Dresslar's painting; collector Tom Grinslade has agreed to loan. And more. All these generous donations make the show even better than just the paintings, and I can't thank enough all those who have given up their works to share with us.

More info can be found here.