Working the Spirit Close to Home at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
June 10, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Through July 31st, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is showcasing a rare exhibition of portraits by William Stamms Shackelford.
Brought together from various institutes and private collectors, the assortment of children, dogs, and patriarchs come to life against the dark hue of the Orgain Gallery. The portraits, some of which were done post-mortem, showcase the talent Shackelford had in bringing out the personality of the subject.
Portrait of Two Children with Dog and Rabbit by William Stamms Shackelford
Collector Dr. John Olson Talks Flags This February at the Customs House Museum
February 21, 2016
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, February 28th, collector Dr. John Olson will be giving a gallery talk at the Customs House Museum. His discussion will cover his extensive collection of American flags, political banners, and other memorabilia found in the exhibit Of Stars & Stripes: From the Collection of Dr. John Olson.
Dr. Olson’s presentation will begin at 3:00pm in the Orgain gallery.
American Flag Collection
Award-Winning Glass Artist Exhibits at the Customs House Museum
November 2, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Orgain Gallery of the Customs House Museum features the bold and delicate glass of artist Thomas Spake through the remainder of 2015.
Fragile Illumination showcases Spake’s ability to bring hand-blown glass to life with rich textures and pattern.
Glass Artist Thomas Spake.
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
Last Chance to See Current Exhibits at the Customs House Museum
April 23, 2015
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House museum will be changing out its spaces at the end of the month, leaving less than two weeks for art lovers to view the current exhibits by award-winning artists.
The museum offers an average of thirty temporary shows each year, and the current ones features a variety of styles and subject matter.
Artist Lynn Garwood.
Thomas Dodd Brings Surreal Works to the Customs House Museum
December 27, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The mythical figures in Thomas Dodd’s exhibit Dreamer: The Art of Thomas Dodd turn the Customs House Museum’s Orgain Gallery into a forest of fairytales.
The viewer is immediately transported into a surreal fantasy of contemporary stories within each work of art.
Brainstorm. (Thomas Dodd)
Customs House Museum to host Collection of Outsider Art
August 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum presents The Outsiders: Folk Art from the Hicks & Vander Elst Collections in the museum’s Orgain Gallery. The exhibition runs through September 7th, and features the work of notable artists Reverend Howard Finster, Georgia Blizzard, and Mose T, among others.
“This showing of works exemplifies the characteristics of the Outsider artist,” states Exhibits Curator Terri Jordan. “We are thrilled that Mr. Hicks and Mr. Vander Elst are sharing their treasures with us. This show is a great treat for the museum’s visitors. Our younger guests seem especially excited with the artwork.”
Riders In The Sky By Robert Roberg
Collection of Outsider Art on View at the Customs House Museum
August 4, 2014
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum presents The Outsiders: Folk Art from the Hicks & Vander Elst Collections in the museum’s Orgain Gallery. The exhibition runs through September 7th, and features the work of notable artists Reverend Howard Finster, Georgia Blizzard, and Mose T, among others.
“This showing of works exemplifies the characteristics of the Outsider artist,” states Exhibits Curator Terri Jordan. “We are thrilled that Mr. Hicks and Mr. Vander Elst are sharing their treasures with us. This show is a great treat for the museum’s visitors. Our younger guests seem especially excited with the artwork.”
Riders In The Sky By Robert Roberg
Customs House Museum Celebrates the Armed Forces this Summer
June 5, 2014
Clarksville, TN – For the first time, the Customs House will feature a video installation in the Orgain Gallery, Serving Abroad…Through Their Eyes as part of the summer exhibit schedule.
Local photographer Greg Williamson will also showcase images of his time embedded with the troops.
Serving Abroad…Through Their Eyes at Clarksville’s Customs House Museum.
Customs House Museum’s Summer Exhibits features works by three distinct Artists
July 6, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Just as the weather heats up, cool new art exhibits have come to the walls of the Customs House Museum.
Vibrant colors jump from the frames of Mikki Dillon’s pastels, now on view in the museum’s Orgain Gallery.
98 in the Shade by Mikki Dillon
