{"id":25389,"date":"2018-01-29T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2018-01-29T14:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=25389"},"modified":"2018-01-28T21:16:09","modified_gmt":"2018-01-29T03:16:09","slug":"clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-february-2018-exhibits-and-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2018\/01\/29\/clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-february-2018-exhibits-and-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Customs House Museum February 2018 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 February at the Museum are: Aretha McKinney Blevins: A Sense of Serenity, Our Town (Stories of Clarksville), Celebrating African American Businesses of Clarksville, Narrative Illusions: The Visions of Mindy Herrin, The Art of Mixed Media Inspired Artists, and Second Saturday Free Admission: Pop-Up Valentines.<\/p>\n

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Pope Garrett Dry Cleaners<\/p><\/div>\n

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Exhibits<\/h3>\n

Aretha McKinney Blevins: A Sense of Serenity<\/strong>
\nFebruary 2nd \u2013 February 28th | Planters Bank Peg Harvill Gallery<\/p>\n

\"Aretha<\/a>

Aretha McKinney Blevins – Three Girls<\/p><\/div>\n

Aretha McKinney Blevins is a Nashville local and self-taught artist. She received her Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s degrees in Classical Studies from Vanderbilt University, teaching Latin, Art History, and Greek Mythology for a number of years. Aretha currently owns the Iyengar Yoga Center of Nashville and spends her free time painting and sculpting.<\/p>\n

This exhibition is sponsored by Nashville Arts Magazine.<\/p>\n

Our Town (Stories of Clarksville)<\/strong>
\nFebruary 28th \u2013 September 30th | Memory Lane<\/p>\n

An exhibition of regional stories featuring photographs and artifacts from our collection, including: the jail, Trinity Episcopal Church, the Court House, the Capitol Theater, and more.<\/p>\n

Celebrating African American Businesses of Clarksville<\/strong>
\nJanuary 8th \u2013 February 28th | The Leaf Chronicle Lobby<\/p>\n

This exhibition uses objects and images from the Museum\u2019s permanent collection to celebrate local African American businesses throughout Clarksville\u2019s history, such as Pope Garrett Dry Cleaners.<\/p>\n

Sloane Bibb: Storied Elements<\/strong>
\nJanuary 11th \u2013 February 28th | Crouch Gallery<\/p>\n

\"Sloane<\/a>

Sloane Bibb<\/p><\/div>\n

Wood, metal, paper, found objects, tar, and wax make up Atlanta artist Sloane Bibb\u2019s mixed media pieces. Simple motifs, including nature and the female form, stand in measured contrast to the quirky compositions, pointed imagery and high-low mix of materials.<\/p>\n

Denise Stewart Sanabria: Misappropriated Mythology Altars<\/strong>
\nJanuary 12th \u2013 March 4th | Jostens Gallery<\/p>\n

\"Denise<\/a>

Denise Stewart Sanabria – Leaving the 19th Century<\/p><\/div>\n

Where does mythology originate? Who gets to define and invent it? How much of our older Western Mythology is relevant now, and how would it be updated? Using Byzantine decoration, Faberge egg bling, Medieval religious altar construction, and 21st century design standards, Denise Stewart Sanabria has created secular cultural altars dedicated to who we are and what we value and obsess about.<\/p>\n

Narrative Illusions: The Visions of Mindy Herrin<\/strong>
\nJanuary 16th \u2013 May 6th | Orgain & Bruner Galleries<\/p>\n

\"Mindy<\/a>

Mindy Herrin – Flowers for Alice<\/p><\/div>\n

Mindy Herrin\u2019s narrative sculpture is created with a combination of metal and alternative materials. Organic by nature, her forms use materials for their tactile properties, creating pieces that move, have the appearance of flesh, and hint to the adventures of being female in everyday life.<\/p>\n

The Art of Mixed Media Inspired Artists<\/strong>
\nJanuary 16th \u2013 March 11th | Kimbrough Gallery<\/p>\n

Mixed Media Inspired Artists (MMIA) is an artists collective founded by Sandra Washburn. Specializing in acrylic\/mixed media, this exhibit showcases artwork from their members.<\/p>\n

Activities<\/h3>\n

First Thursday Art Walk<\/strong>
\nThursday, February 1st | 5:00pm – 7:00pm<\/p>\n

The museum is open to the public with free admission as part of Downtown Clarksville\u2019s First Thursday Art Walk.<\/p>\n

[320right]Second Saturday Free Admission: Pop-Up Valentines<\/strong>
\nSaturday, February 10th | 10:00am-12:00pm and 2:00pm-4:00pm<\/p>\n

The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center is open with free admission from 10:00am to 5:00pm as part of our Second Saturday Free Admission Day! Learn to make cards that really pop with our pop-up-valentine tutorial in the Family Art Studio! From 10:00am – 12:00pm and 2:00pm – 4:00pm we\u2019ll be exploring techniques to make cards with features that pop-out when you open them.<\/p>\n

In celebration of National Children\u2019s Dental Health Month, our Free Day sponsor Clarksville Dental Center will be at the museum offering free giveaways to visitors.<\/p>\n

Jewelry Sale at Seasons: The Museum Store<\/strong><\/p>\n

During the month of February, Seasons: The Museum Store is offering 10% off all jewelry! Museum Members can use their discount for a total of 20% off. This is a great way to find a unique piece for Valentine\u2019s Day (or any day)! Seasons specializes in local and regional artisans.<\/p>\n

All activities are free with your museum membership. Non-members pay regular admission fees. For more information contact Ms. Sue at sue@customshousemuseum.org<\/a> or 931.648.5780.<\/p>\n

Closings<\/h3>\n

The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center will be closed Monday, February 19th for Presidents\u2019 Day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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