{"id":22081,"date":"2016-03-01T10:00:21","date_gmt":"2016-03-01T16:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=22081"},"modified":"2016-03-01T05:36:59","modified_gmt":"2016-03-01T11:36:59","slug":"clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-march-2016-exhibits-and-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2016\/03\/01\/clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-march-2016-exhibits-and-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Customs House Museum March 2016 Exhibits and Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TheClarksville, TN<\/strong> – 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.<\/p>\n

Some of the events in November at the Museum are: A Woman\u2019s Touch: Celebrating Tennessee Crafts, James Alexander: Sculptural Thinkings, School Days: From the Collection and For Adults: Picture Book Art: Stories from Around the World.<\/p>\n

\"Marmalade<\/a>

Marmalade Sky by Elizabeth LaPenna<\/p><\/div>\n

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Exhibits<\/h3>\n

A Woman\u2019s Touch: Celebrating Tennessee Crafts<\/strong>
\nMarch 4th \u2013 April 30th<\/p>\n

\"Traveling<\/a>

Traveling Through Time by Brenda Stein<\/p><\/div>\n

The Customs House Museum rounds out its Tennessee Crafts celebration with A Woman\u2019s Touch. This exhibit features female artisans from across the state of Tennessee. Sponsored in part through grant funding from National Endowment for the Arts.<\/p>\n

James Alexander: Sculptural Thinkings<\/strong>
\nMarch 10th \u2013 May 1st<\/p>\n

\"Equipoise<\/a>

Equipoise Fulcrum Distance<\/p><\/div>\n

Trained as both an architect and as a sculptor, James Rodger Alexander utilizes form to articulate and delineate space. Both his large scale sculptural installations and small scale sculptural pieces focus primarily on one reoccurring issue: the resolution of the conflict between opposing forces.<\/p>\n

These opposing forces may be literal and physical or conceptual and philosophical. The recognition of dualities and the quest for a resolution is the consistent element in his work. James Rodger Alexander is currently Professor of Ceramics at Alabama State University at Birmingham.<\/p>\n

He earned his MFA in Sculpture and Ceramics from Louisiana State University, and also holds both the Bachelor of Architecture and Masters of Architecture in Urban Design degrees from Cornell University.<\/p>\n

Elizabeth LaPenna: Expressions in Color<\/strong>
\nMarch 1st \u2013 May 1st<\/p>\n

An abstract artist working in acrylics and mixed media, Elizabeth LaPenna approaches each piece from an intuitive perspective, inspired by spirituality and nature. LaPenna is an award winning visual artist whose work is held in both private and corporate collections throughout the United States. A Chicago transplant, raised in upstate N.Y., she is currently based in Nashville, Tennessee.<\/p>\n

School Days: From the Collection<\/strong>
\nMarch 4th \u2013 May 8th<\/p>\n

\"School<\/a>

School Days: From the Collection<\/p><\/div>\n

What was it like to attend the Clarksville Female Academy? Items from our collection take a look at the schools and graduations of Montgomery County from the late 1860s to the 1930s.<\/p>\n

Photographs, diplomas, graduation dresses, and school related documents are on display to give insight into the lives of locals such as Carrie Wyatt and Mabel Ray Edmondson.<\/p>\n

Activities<\/h3>\n

Story & Craft Time<\/strong>
\n10:30am \u2013 11:00am<\/p>\n

March 2nd & 3rd<\/strong> — Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss – Ms. Sue will show you her rare edition of Seuss\u2019s \u201cThe Lorax.\u201d
\nMarch 9th & 10th<\/strong> — Who Has Seen the Wind?
\nMarch 16th & 17th<\/strong> — It isn\u2019t Easy Being Green: Kermit & his Frog Friends
\nMarch 23rd & 24th<\/strong> — Today is Puppy Day. Come have a howling good time!<\/p>\n

For Adults: Picture Book Art: Stories from Around the World<\/strong>
\nMarch 8th, 2:00pm \u2013 3:15pm<\/p>\n

From simple line drawings to elaborate paintings, the illustrations in picture books are amazing works of art that we can hold in our hands. This month we will look at the work of illustrators from around the world. Bring a book for \u201cshow & tell\u201d if you would like.<\/p>\n

Family Day: Tell me Your Story<\/strong>
\nMarch 12th, 10:00am \u2013 5:00pm<\/p>\n

Today is National Genealogy Day. Come learn how you can preserve your family\u2019s stories. Ms. Sue will show you her grandparents\u2019 Ground Observer Corps pins and documentation that they may have spotted a UFO! We\u2019ll have things to make and more to show.<\/p>\n

Spring Break<\/strong>
\nMarch 29th \u2013 April 1st<\/p>\n

Our model trains are running 10:00am \u2013 11:00am and 2:30pm \u2013 3:30pm. Art and craft activities will be available in the Children\u2019s Art Room all day!<\/p>\n

All activities are free with your paid admission or museum membership.<\/p>\n

For more information contact Ms. Sue at sue@customshousemuseum.org<\/a> or 931.648.5780 ext. 28.<\/p>\n

About the Customs House Museum<\/h3>\n

\"Customs<\/a>Located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is the State\u2019s second largest general museum. The original portion of the building was constructed in 1898 as a U.S. Post Office and Customs House for the flourishing tobacco trade. Incorporating a number of architectural styles, the original structure is one of the most photographed buildings in the region.<\/p>\n

With over 35,000 square feet of the region\u2019s best hands-on activities and special events\u2026people of all ages agree \u2013 the Customs House Museum is well worth the stop!<\/p>\n

The Explorer\u2019s Gallery is packed with fun, learning and fantasy in Aunt Alice\u2019s Attic, McGregor\u2019s Market and kitchen, and of course \u2013 the Bubble Cave! Finally, get \u201call aboard\u201d to see our fantastic model trains. Our volunteer engineers \u201cride the rails\u201d every Sunday afternoon from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.<\/p>\n

Regular museum hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sundays. Adult admission is $7.00, Senior Citizens and College ID $5.00, Ages 6 to 18 $3.00, and under six years and Museum members are free.<\/p>\n

The Customs House Museum is located at 200 South Second Street. For more information, call 931.648.5780 or visit their website at www.customshousemuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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