The Annual Exhibition
The Booth Museum hosts an Exhibition of BPG member images on public display each Fall (August 15th to November 12th). The Exhibition consists of large framed photographs hung in the Booth Museum’s Borderlands Gallery.
The Exhibition follows strict criteria. Images are juried into the Exhibition via digital submissions of up to five images per photographer. There are no photo categories. Composite photographs are welcome. Two experienced non-member judges anonymously jury/judge entries and choose winners who earn cash, ribbons, and certificates.
In the spirit of learning, Exhibition-focused mentoring sessions help members narrow down entries and provide insight into ways to improve images for best success.
To celebrate the Exhibit’s opening, a reception (Saturday, Aug. 26th 2:00-4:00) is held in the Booth Museum, followed by an Awards Ceremony in the Bergman Theatre, where winners are announced. Judges provide commentary on winning images. Additional insight follows late Fall when the judges return and critique select images submitted but not juried in.
The 2023 Exhibition was a big success. See it now.
EXHIBITION CATALOG
The EXHIBITION CATALOG
Each year, a beautiful momento is created for BPG to highlight the photographs juried into the Exhibition. This multi-page, perfect bound catalog is made available for purchase at cost by members. See the latest Catalog
“Photography gifts us with inspiration and light, BPG offers many avenues to me as an artist to keep learning, and thereby, to keep growing.” — Anne G
“The Booth Museum is the best hidden jewel in Georgia. It is a top tier museum and is one of the few that puts focus on living artists. Definitely a do not miss art experience.” — Pam P
“Exhibiting in a world-class art museum is a prideful culmination of a year of shooting and learning. Preparing for the Exhibition drives me to shoot more, and gives me a goal to work toward each year.” — Julie L
Three Downtown Gallery Shows Per Year
Three Downtown Gallery Shows Per Year
Shows are held in Cartersville, Georgia’s Downtown Gallery. It is operated by the Booth Museum as a retail gallery to showcase photography by the BPG and art by the museum’s Art Guild. Museum BPG Shows are informal with open criteria. Two BPG members or accomplished photographers serve as jurors/judges to choose a maximum of two images per photographer. An opening reception is held on the first Saturday of the Show, where ribbons are awarded and judges describe the merits of the images. Images juried into the Show must be larger than 5“x7”. Creativity is acceptable in the choice of presentation (framed or unframed, plexiglass, canvas wraps, metal, etc.).
THE CURRENT SHOW & WINNERS
From rich composites to colorful abstracts, classic black and white images, restful landscapes, and beautiful shots from nature, the latest show represents an all-inclusive spectrum of photography. A digital catalog is created for each Show. This multi-page catalog can be shared, downloaded, or printed.