Greg Montgomery / Blog 

It was a big night. More than 350 people braved the storms and helped us celebrate the opening of my first solo exhibit of the Travers originals. The exhibit showcases the 27 original limited edition silkscreen and giclée prints that created the longest running poster series. Vic Zast, who wrote our new book "The History and Art of 25 Travers" was there to help greet people and sign books. It was fun to see so many people turn out. Thank you one and all for being there. The exhibit is open until August 31 at the Saratoga Art Center gallery with a special book signing event Tuesday, August, 19, 2008 from 5 – 8 p.m. Hope we see you there. g

Today, after several months of work, I rented a van and took 27 framed pieces up to the Saratoga Art Center gallery in Saratoga Springs, NY. The opening reception and book signing is Saturday, August 2, 2008 from 5-8p.m. Please come by if you are in the area.

For most of the last 25 years I have concentrated on presenting and marketing my posters, not on the original artwork that made the posters. So, this is new for me. It's my first one-person show of all the originals. I can't wait to see how it all comes together.

Shown here is one of my very favorite pieces. It's the only piece in the show that's NOT a Travers poster original. This is "Flamingo Jockey." It takes its name and color from the famous tropical bird. I created it for the Travers but never used it as a poster. Instead, it became my favorite Dick Francis book cover. It is the largest print in the show — 41" x 52" (104cm x 132cm.) I just love it.

After 22 months of planning and work our new book is here — and it is beautiful! "The History and Art or 25 Travers" is a full color, 144-page coffee-table book which tells the stories and shows the photos and artwork from 25 historic Travers Stakes races in Saratoga Springs, NY. There's just nothing like it. Find out more on 25Travers.com, and look for it in most places where fine books are sold. Enjoy