Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place November 5th, 2015
November 3, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Produced by the Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
Customs House Museum Hosts Still Life Invitational Exhibition
January 8, 2015
Clarksville, TN – A still life is a work of art traditionally depicting mostly inanimate subject matter, typically commonplace objects which may be either natural (such as food, flowers, dead animals, plants, rocks, or shells) or man-made (such as books, vases, jewelry, coins).
Right Before My Eyes: A Still Life Invitational at the Customs House Museum.
Clarksville Riverfest’s 2014 Tour d’Art Winners Awarded
September 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – After hundreds of artists had their works of art on display at two locations in downtown Clarksville, then judged by artist Mary Addison Hackett, winners were awarded at Clarksville Riverfest’s Tour d’Art Receptions held Thursday, September 4th and Friday, September 5th, 2014.
Over $2,500 in prizes were awarded.
The competition included five categories: Photography & Digital Images, Sculpture, Painting, Mixed Media/Collage, and Drawing. Monetary awards are given to first through third place in each category (for each division) and a Best of Show Award.
Riverfest’s Tour d’Art Exhibits
2014 Cultural Calendars Now Available through Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council
November 13, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The 2014 Cultural Calendar, produced by the Clarksville-Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council, is now available online and at several local shops.
Each month of the calendar features an original work by a local artist, depicting a scene in Montgomery County, along with highlights of arts and heritage activities planned by community organizations for that month.
2013 Arts and Heritage Cultural Calendar
Clarksville Riverfest Tour d’Art Winners
September 8, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Every year, Clarksville’s Riverfest Tour d’Art exhibits feature the talents from artists across the Clarksville-Montgomery County area.
There are three divisions; the Senior (Downtown Artists Co-op), the High School (Customs House Museum) and the Amateur and Professional Divisions (Smith-Trahern Mansion).
After hundreds of artists had their works of art on display at various locations in downtown Clarksville, then judged by artist Dane Carder, winners were awarded at the Tour d’Art Receptions, Friday, September 6th, 2013. [Read more]
Leah Foote Shows ‘Snippets of Beauty’ at Planters Bank May 2nd
April 30, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery space will feature “Snippets of Beauty,” a watercolor exhibit by Clarksville artist Leah Foote. The exhibit will be on display Thursday, May 2nd-Wednesday, June 5th at 1971 Madison Street during regular bank hours.
Since retiring from a career in the local school system in 2007, Foote has devoted time to art. She has always been drawn to the light and translucence in watercolor, so it was natural for this medium to be her preference.
Leah Foote watercolor artwork.
Kim Santiago and Wondrous Works Studio Students to Display at Planters Bank in April
April 3, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery space will feature works from local mixed media artist Kimberly Santiago, along with pieces from students at Wondrous Works Studio.
The exhibits will be on display Thursday, April 4th until Wednesday, May 1st at 1971 Madison Street during regular bank hours.
Kristi Huang Class in Studio
Planters Bank Celebrates Youth Art Month with Exhibit from Carmel Elementary Students
March 5, 2013
Clarksville, TN – In conjunction with Youth Art Month, the Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery space will feature artwork from students at Carmel Elementary School during March.
The public is invited to attend an opening reception at the branch, at 1971 Madison Street, on Thursday, March 7th from 4:00pm-6:00pm.
Carmel Elementary Students Art
Painter Gail Meyer and Photographer Tony Centonze to Exhibit at Planters Bank
January 31, 2013
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank-Hilldale Gallery space will feature works from local artist Gail Meyer, along with photographs from Tony Centonze. The exhibits will be on display Thursday, February 7th-Wednesday, March 6th at 1971 Madison Street during regular bank hours.
Meyer began her art studies in 1972 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. With a husband in the U.S. Air Force, Meyer’s ability to study art was tabled by military moves, family life and motherhood.
Painter Gail Meyer
Clarksville Arts and Heritage 2013 Cultural Calendar makes Perfect Stocking Stuffer
November 28, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Just in time for the holidays, the Clarksville Arts and Heritage Development Council is offering the perfect stocking stuffer — its 2013 Cultural Calendar.
This year’s wall calendar features the work of local artists Monica Dahl, Paula Baggett Edwards, Leah Foote, Rob Franklin, Bob Gandy, Alan Goldstein, Jim Hancock, Mary Hoffpauir, Lisa Kemmer, Judy Morgan, Patsy Sharpe, David E. Smith, Cliff Whittaker and Rita Woodward.
