Austin Peay associate professor, service-learning students assist on project to honor area veterans
September 14, 2017
Clarksville, TN – Every veteran has a story, but not every veteran’s story is remembered by history.
For each acclaimed general or honored battlefield leader, there have been countless American men and women who sacrificed their time, bodies and lives to protect their country — only to see their unique stories go untold after they took off the uniform.
Call for Artwork Submissions for 2018 Arts & Heritage Cultural Calendar
August 24, 2017
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts & Heritage Development Council (AHDC) is putting out a call to artists who are interested in having their work featured in the tenth annual Cultural Calendar. Each month will feature an artist’s work and highlight upcoming arts and heritage events.
Submitted work will be juried to determine which piece is featured each month, as well as which artwork appears on the cover. As in years past, calendars will be available through AHDC’s website, as well as in the Customs House Museum’s “Seasons” gift shop and other locations around town.
Downtown Clarksville Businesses to hold Holiday Open House
November 21, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Annual Downtown Open House and Small Business Saturday event is scheduled for Saturday, November 26th during regular business hours.
The retail businesses are gearing up for the holiday season and hope you will be among those who have pledged to “Shop Local” this year.
Most businesses will be participating with special events, refreshments and door prizes.
Shoppers will be able to take advantage of this special day to enjoy the unhurried pace of shopping and find some of Clarksville’s most unique, independently owned shops.
David Magers Book Signing during November Art Walk at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center
October 17, 2016
Book Signing to Benefit Friends of Dunbar Cave
Clarksville, TN – Local nature photographer David Magers specializes in birds. His work has been shown in various Clarksville venues, including the Downtown Artists Co-op, Silke’s Old World Breads, Planters Bank, L and N Train Station, the Clarksville Public Library, and others. David has recently published a photography book titled “The Birds of Dunbar Cave State Park,” containing recent photos of some 58 species, all taken on the park grounds.
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place September 3rd, 2015
September 1, 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.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum June 2015 Exhibits and Activities
May 31, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
Some of the events in June at the Museum are: Southern Watercolor Society’s 38th Annual Juried Exhibition, The Illusion of Person and Place: The Spirit of Asia by Bob Sherman, Clarence Cameron White, Flying High 2015 and Story & Craft Time with Ms. Sue.