October Exhibits Bring Sense of Nostalgia to Customs House Museum
October 2, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum traditionally offers Tennessee-flavored exhibits during the fourth quarter of the calendar year, and October 2015 is no exception.
New gallery shows include Patterns of History, which features quilts from the museum collection. Sponsored in part by Legends Bank, this exhibit highlights fifteen covers dating as far back as 1830.
1920s Finley Elder Gracey
Customs House Museum Presents the 5th Annual Laying Low
October 1, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Laying Low is back for its fifth installment to benefit the Customs House Museum on Saturday, October 3rd. This laid-back annual fundraiser begins at 5:00pm and will last into the evening.
Laying Low will be hosted by the downtown branch of F&M Bank, in the courtyard overlooking the Cumberland River.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum October 2015 Exhibits and Activities
September 30, 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 October at the Museum are: Patterns of History: Quilts from the Collection, Rebellion & Roar: The 1920s, Carla Ciuffo: Girl with a Scar, Celebrating 95 Years of Clarksville Kiwanis, and Raeanne Rubenstein: Sky Portraits.
Patterns of History: Quilts from the Collection
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place October 1st, 2015
September 30, 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 showcases Structural Themed Photographs
September 22, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Kimbrough Gallery of the Customs House Museum is featuring the photography of the Darkroom Junkies through October 9th.
The Darkroom Junkies is a Clarksville based photography group who specialize in film and alternative processes for creating fine art photography.
Sam’s Barn
Acclaimed Photographer Raeanne Rubenstein Brings New Subject to the Customs House Museum
September 8, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Photographer Raeanne Rubenstein, known for her iconic images of Andy Warhol, is debuting a new series of work at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center this month. “Sky Portraits” opens on September 9th in the museum’s Orgain Gallery.
Clouds photo by Raeanne Rubenstein
“Modern American Art Song,” a new album from APSU’s Dr. Sharon Mabry now available
September 2, 2015
Clarksville, TN – Throughout her career, Austin Peay State University professor of music, Dr. Sharon Mabry, has championed the music of contemporary composers. Her latest release, “Modern American Art Song,” continues that theme, focusing on five sets of songs by four contemporary American composers.
Mabry’s album features works by Kenton Coe, Brian Peterson, Persis Behar and George Mabry, with several of the works written specifically for Mabry and this release.
APSU’s Dr. Sharon Mabry’s new album “Modern American Art Song”
Call for Artwork Submissions for 2016 Clarksville Arts & Heritage Cultural Calendar
September 2, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Arts and Heritage Development Council (AHDC) is putting out a call to artists who are interested in having their work featured in the eighth 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.
The 2014 Arts and Heritage Cultural Calendar cover
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.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum September 2015 Exhibits and Activities
September 1, 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 August at the Museum are: In the Footsteps of Alvin York, Donna Rizzo: Rhythm in Clay, Darkroom Junkies: Structured, Raeanne Rubenstein: Sky Portraits and Family Day: “Let’s Make Paper Collages”.
“In the Footsteps of Alvin York” exhibit at the Customs House Museum.
