Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, Friends Celebrate 25 Years of the Dunwody Boehm Porcelain Collection
February 19, 2020
Clarksville, TN – Fred and Judy Landiss were introduced to Boehm Porcelain sculptures over 25 years ago. These delicately crafted figurines highlight the beautiful details found in wildlife and nature.
The Landiss’ realized after traveling how valuable and significant each piece is. Since then, Boehm sculptures have held a significant place in the Landiss’ hearts.
Macaw In Paradise
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held February 6th, 2020
January 31, 2020
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
I Have a Voice: Tennessee’s African American Musical Heritage Opens at Customs House Museum
January 30, 2020
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center presents the exhibition, I Have a Voice: Tennessee’s African American Musical Heritage, open now. The exhibition, organized by the Tennessee State Museum, gives a snapshot of Tennessee’s rich African American musical heritage and its influence on worldwide musical genres.
B. B. King, “King of the Blues,” by Murray Lee. (Image courtesy of Tennessee State Photographic Services)tar, Lucille
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum February 2020 Exhibits, Activities
January 27, 2020
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 February at the Museum are: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Lucy Dunwody Boehm Porcelain Collection, Apron Strings: Ties to the Past, Reimagined Lore: The Art of Tara Swalgren, I Have a Voice: Traveling Exhibition from Tennessee State Museum, Serepta Jordan: From the Collection, and Family Fun Learning: A Salute to the Model Train Crew.
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Clarksville’s Customs House Museum January 2020 Exhibits, Activities
January 2, 2020
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 January at the Museum are: Tennessee Women of Glass, Sher Fick: Imitation of Life, Tom Malone: Works on Paper from the Museum Collection, and Reimagined Lore: The Art of Tara Swalgren.
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Artist Hunt Slonem at Customs House Museum and Cultural Center:
December 8, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Currently residing within the brightly colored gallery walls of the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center are birds, and bunnies, and Abraham Lincoln, just to name a few.
The Museum is featuring the paintings of internationally acclaimed artist Hunt Slonem through January 3rd in the exhibition Hunt Slonem: Both Sides of the Brush.
Bayou Teche – Hunt Slonem
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum December 2019 Exhibits, Activities
December 1, 2019
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 December at the Museum are: Christmas Storefront: From the Museum Collection, Organic Abstract: The Art of Jennifer Bowman, Dr. Stanton’s Art of the Gun, Quilts From the Museum Collection, and Little Explorers: Cookie Monsters!
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Customs House Museum and Cultural Center to feature Belgin Yucelen’s Sculptural Garments
November 22, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Through January 12th, 2020, the Jostens Gallery of the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is featuring the sculptural dresses of Belgin Yucelen.
The exhibition, titled Semblance, consists of garments portraying a past culture’s sophistication. Yucelen creates her dresses similar to the Turkish styles of the 17th through 19th centuries. She used traditional techniques and materials from Turkey and other parts of Asia to add embellishments to the metal dresses.
Belgin Yucelen – Tulip Dress
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to be held November 7th, 2019
November 6, 2019
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 and Cultural Center announces Frank Lott named Executive Director
November 3, 2019
Clarksville, TN – Frank Lott, local business and community leader, has been named the next Executive Director of the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center.
The announcement was made by Board Chair Brad Martin at the institution’s annual Director’s Brunch yesterday, (Saturday, November 2nd, 2019).
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