Obsolete Technology Explored Through Glass work at Customs House Museum
February 4, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Planters Bank Peg Harvill Gallery in the Customs House Museum has become a curiosity shop of sorts this February. Mergings: A Visual Exploration is an exhibit of glass by Tennessee artist Jennifer Crescuillo.
Jennifer has manipulated her medium into everyday objects such as data cartridges and adding machines that do not appear to be what the average visitor expects to see in a glass exhibit.
Mergings: A Visual Exploration is an exhibit of glass by Tennessee artist Jennifer Crescuillo on exhibit at the Customs House Museum.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum February 2016 Exhibits and Activities
February 1, 2016
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 November at the Museum are: Of Stars & Stripes: From the Collection of Dr. John Olson, Celebrating Black History Month and Mergings: A Visual Exploration: The Art of Jennifer Crescuillo.
Celebrating Black History Month — Cobb School 1915
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place February 4th, 2016
February 1, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk is produced by the Downtown Clarksville Association and 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
American Flag Collection on View at the Customs House Museum
January 16, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Crouch, Bruner, and Orgain Galleries of the Customs House Museum are themed in a celebration of Old Glory through February in the exhibit Of Stars & Stripes.
An extensive private collection of American flags, political banners, and memorabilia tell a visual story of our states.
American Flag Collection at the Customs House Museum
Customs House Museum’s Melina Ludwig Selected for Management Institute Scholarship
January 11, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is pleased to announce that Marketing and Media Director Melina Ludwig has been selected for Southeastern Museums Conference’s (SEMC) Jekyll Island Management Institute class of 2016.
Customs House Museum Marketing and Media Director Melina Ludwig.
Guest Lecturer Talks Quilts at the Customs House Museum
January 8, 2016
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum is showcasing part of its quilt collection through January in the exhibit Patterns of History.
Sponsored in part by Legends Bank, this exhibit highlights covers dating as far back as 1830. Included is a Mexican Rose quilt (c. 1850 – 1860) and a “Crazy Quilt” piano runner (c. 1880) made by Lena McLean of Rutherford County, TN.
Judy Schwender of the National Quilt Museum to speak at Customs House Museum.
First Thursday Art Walk to take place January 7th, 2016
January 5, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk is produced by the Downtown Clarksville Association and 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
Clarksville’s Downtown Artist Co-op Gallery to feature Janet Felts in January
January 4, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Native Clarksvillian Janet Jones Felts will exhibit her artworks throughout the month of January at the Downtown Artist Co-op Gallery. Her show, “Freedom to Explore”, represents her diversity acquired from years of study as an art educator in Tennessee and Georgia.
Her works include creations in acrylics, watercolors, pen and ink, charcoal and oil. Janet’s style is realistic and her favorite subject matter revolves around trees and nature. She works in her studio and also outdoors in plein air.
Customs House Museum to hold 7th Annual Champagne and Chocolate Fundraiser January 28th
January 3, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, January 28th, Champagne and Chocolate is back for its seventh installment to benefit the Customs House Museum. Doors open at 5:30pm at the Museum.
Live music will be performed by 8th and Marion Jazz Combo. Don’t miss this signature event of the winter season!
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum January 2016 Exhibits and Activities
January 2, 2016
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 November at the Museum are: Of Stars & Stripes: From the Collection of Dr. John Olson, Patterns of History: Quilts from the Collection, The Art of Noriko Register and Champagne & Chocolate.
Of Stars & Stripes From the Collection of Dr. John Olson
