In , after returning to Chicago, he had a large show at the Womens City Club. 이 쇼는 큰 성공을 거두었고 줄리어스 로젠발트 기금 펠로우십을 받았습니다. In , Barth felt he was finally ready for a New York show and one was arranged at the CazDelbo Gallery, a prestigious showcase.