First Thursday Art Walk To Be Held on March 6th
February 27, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The March Art Walk will be held March 6th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the shops and galleries on Public Square, Franklin Street, and Strawberry Alley.
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. [Read more]
Customs House Museum Celebrates Women’s History Month
February 24, 2014
Clarksville, TN – For the sixth annual Women’s History Month exhibition, the Customs House Museum is featuring the work of contemporary female photographers and an installation by award-winning artist Sher Fick. Both shows fall under the theme of “family”.
Another Helper By Kelly Hider.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum to host Andy Warhol Polaroid exhibit beginning March 6th
February 19, 2014
Clarksville, TN – A rare exhibition of Andy Warhol’s photographic portraits will be held at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center. Sessions with Andy: Warhol Photography from the University of South Carolina Upstate opens in the Kimbrough Gallery on March 6th.
Andy Warhol is best known for his Pop Art paintings of Campbell’s Soup cans and Marilyn Monroe.
Andy Warhol photo of Lauren Hutton.
APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts Annual Ovation Awards Ceremony set for March 2nd
February 17, 2014
Clarksville, TN – In 2010, Dr. Joseph B. Trahern Jr. donated a couple of crude, limestone statues to Austin Peay State University.
The pieces, which had belonged to his late mother, were sculpted by the prominent folk artist William Edmondson, the first African-American artist to have a solo show of his work at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
Those donated works, worth tens of thousands of dollars, helped jump-start the University’s burgeoning folk art collection, and they have made the entire community a destination for art enthusiasts.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum receives Grant from National Endowment for the Arts
February 10, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Arts Engagement in American Communities grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
The invitation-only grant in the amount of $10,000 aims to help increase understanding and skills in the arts for all ages.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Local Fashion Designer at Clarksville’s Customs House Museum
January 31, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum is featuring a view into the life of local fashion designer Neil Crockarell (December 1st, 1939 – March 24th, 2013).
Located in the Kimbrough Gallery through February twenty-third, The Sewing Room recreates the studio Neil last worked in.
A look at local fashion designer Neil Crockarell.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum February 2014 Exhibits and Activities
January 30, 2014
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.
In the month of February, the Museum will feature The Photography of David Smith, Neil Crockarell: The Sewing Room, TACA Regional Exhibition, Of Glaze & Kiln: The Art of Melody & Ken Shipley, Let’s Find: Pitchers & Pots, Sunday Family Fun: Crafting a Log House, and Art & Lunch Film: Calder-Sculptor of Air.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Tennessee Association of Craft Artists Show at Clarksville’s Customs House Museum
January 13, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Twenty four members of TACA will exhibit woodturnings, ceramics, tapestries, and embroideries; as well as, traditional paintings and photography at the museum this month.
Most Tennesseans are familiar with the TACA (Tennessee Association of Craft Artists) Craft Fairs that take over Nashville’s Centennial Park every year. The events have repeatedly been ranked as one of the “Top Twenty Events in the Southeast” by the Southeast Tourism Society.
Copper pieces by Nashville artist Ben Caldwell are part of the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists exhibit at the Customs House Museum.
Customs House Museum Presents 5th Annual Champagne and Chocolate Fundraiser
January 9, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Thursday, January 30th, Champagne and Chocolate is back for its fifth installment to benefit the Customs House Museum. Doors open at 5:30pm at the Museum.
Live jazz music will be performed by the Henry Rives Trio. Don’t miss this signature event of the winter season!
Customs House Museum to hold Sunday Family Fun: Indoor Bird Watching, January 5th
January 3, 2014
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, January 5th, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center will hold Family Fun Day: Indoor Bird Watching from 1:00am until 4:00pm.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
