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Clarksville, 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>\nSome of the events in September at the Museum are: Max Garner: Personal View, Holiday from the Collection, Christmas Town, John Baeder: The Scenic Route, Camille Engel: Her Home Tennessee and Second Saturday Free Admission Day.<\/p>\n
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Customs House Museum Exhibits<\/h3>\n
Max Garner: Personal View<\/strong> Max Garner – Bleachers<\/p><\/div>\n Work by Nashville photographer Max Garner. This exhibition is sponsored in part by Nashville Arts Magazine.<\/p>\n Holiday from the Collection<\/strong> Objects from the permanent collection of the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center celebrate the holiday season.<\/p>\n Christmas Town<\/strong> This large collection of porcelain pieces was assembled by Jimmy and Sue Drye of Clarksville. The village was donated to the museum by the Drye\u2019s children in honor of their parents. Hundreds of porcelain pieces recently donated by the Drye family make up a large display for Christmas Town.<\/p>\n There are moving parts and lights, and even a model train making its way through the village. Sponsored in part by Planters Bank<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [320center]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Women Painting Women<\/strong> Seven contemporary women artists from across the United States form this annual exhibition celebrating women. The artists were chosen for their strong and unique styles. Their interpretations within the theme of figurative painting are as diverse as the many types of women in our society. They are consistently creating, teaching, and exploring their medium with grace and respect for the subject matter.<\/p>\n John Baeder: The Scenic Route<\/strong> A master of classic Americana, John Baeder is known for his successful photorealistic portrayal of roadside diners and eateries, and nostalgic Americana. This exhibition is sponsored in part by Haynes Galleries.<\/p>\n Camille Engel: Her Home Tennessee<\/strong> Camille Engel – Tranquility<\/p><\/div>\n American contemporary realist oil painter Camille Engel is internationally acclaimed and known for her use of rich colors, textures, and intricate detail. This award-winning artist has created a series of paintings themed around the Tennessee State symbols.<\/p>\n In conjunction with the exhibit, the Museum will display 13 student works of art created within the same theme and chosen through a juried process, featuring work from grades 2nd \u2013 10th.<\/p>\n The student art competition is sponsored by Jerry\u2019s Artarama and Chromatics.<\/p>\n Alan LeQuire: From Clay to Bronze<\/strong> Alan LeQuire is best known today for his monumental sculptures in Middle Tennessee. \u201cFrom Clay to Bronze\u201d features works done in terra cotta, bronze, and drawings, and includes the traveling exhibit \u201cLost Wax Casting\u201d.<\/p>\n This exhibit includes clay models, molds, wax castings, and finished bronze sculpture, along with photographs that help to explain the process that was invented in China over 10,000 years ago. Finished works include many of LeQuire’s small-scale figure studies.<\/p>\n The exhibition promotes the value of traditional practices: studying the human figure and working from life.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [320center]<\/p>\n First Thursday Art Walk<\/strong> The museum is open to the public with free admission as part of Downtown Clarksville\u2019s First Thursday Art Walk.<\/p>\n Friday Mornings in November: Fun with Feathers<\/strong> Explore, examine, and compare different kinds of real bird feathers in this hands-on, drop-in activity. How are they the same, and how are they different? Discover what a peacock feather looks like under a microscope. Examine a duck feather \u2013 how is it like a zipper? Feel an ostrich feather on your skin; count and sort real feathers by color; and make a feather \u201cfly!\u201d<\/p>\n Finally, use a feather as a paint brush to create your own picture to take home \u2013 what kind of designs and patterns and textures can you make?<\/p>\n Hands-On Activities: Weave a Basket & Play a Native American Stick Game<\/strong> November is Native American Heritage Month. Did you know that our state, Tennessee, was named after the Cherokee word \u201cTanasi\u201d, meaning \u2018Little River\u2019? There are many famous Native American tribes who played a part in the history of Tennessee.<\/p>\n From ancient times to the present day, many Native American tribes have created baskets. In this hands-on, drop-in program, weave a basket to take home with you.<\/p>\n Also — make, play with, and take home a traditional Native American Stick Game. If you\u2019re coming to the afternoon session, come a little early and enjoy the demonstration & hands-on activity, described below!<\/p>\n Flint Knapping and Native American Artifacts: A Demonstration & Hands-on Exploration<\/strong> Flint knapping is the age-old art of making arrowheads, spears, and other edged stone tools. American Indian hunter-gatherers relied upon this skill to create important tools and hunting implements. In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, join Mr. Doug Parker as he demonstrates and explains how arrowheads were created.<\/p>\n Plus, Mr. Bob Parker will share items from his personal collection of genuine Native American artifacts that you can examine, touch, and ask questions about. Bonus: each child that comes to this special drop-in activity will get a reproduction arrowhead to take home (while supplies last)!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [320center]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Second Saturday Free Admission Day<\/strong> The museum is open to the public with free admission all day from 10:00am \u2013 5:00pm as part of our monthly Second Saturday Free Admission Day.<\/p>\n Family Art Day: the Art of Marketing<\/strong> To sell any product, companies must first catch the prospective customer\u2019s attention. Even the youngest of children recognizes McDonald\u2019s by its Golden Arches and anyone from Marietta, GA, knows about the Big Chicken! Last month 420 children were introduced to new art forms and new ideas during our Art 4 US Fall Break event, as well as varying careers that depend on the creativity of artists.<\/p>\n Join Ms. Sue in the Family Art Studio as we explore some of the \u201ctricks of the trade\u201d and create our own 3-dimensional paper structures to promote your selected product. Visit the exhibit \u201cJohn Baeder: The Scenic Route\u201d. Do you know which business was the originator of the \u201cBig Boy\u201d? You may need to do a little research to find the answer.<\/p>\n For more information on family programming, contact Ms. Sue at sue@customshousemuseum.org<\/a> or 931.648.5780.<\/p>\n Museum Store Sunday: 25 on the 25th<\/strong> On Sunday, November 25, 2018, over 700 Museum Stores representing all fifty states, ten countries, and three continents will offer relaxing, inspired shopping inside your favorite museums and cultural institutions. Enjoy 25% off your entire purchase at Seasons: The Museum Store! We carry a wide-array of art-inspired and one-of-a-kind items, specializing in handmade items by local, regional and international artisans.<\/p>\n The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center will be closed Sunday, November 11th for Veteran\u2019s Day and Thursday, November 22nd for Thanksgiving Day.<\/p>\n [320center]<\/p>\n
\nNovember 1st \u2013 December 1st | Planters Bank Peg Harvill Gallery<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nNovember 1st \u2013 December 31st | The Leaf Chronicle Lobby<\/p>\n
\nNovember 1st \u2013 January 27th | Memory Lane<\/p>\n
\nSeptember 6th \u2013 November 20th | Kimbrough Gallery<\/p>\n
\nSeptember 11th \u2013 November 28th | Jostens Gallery<\/p>\n
\nOctober 16th \u2013 January 2nd | Crouch Gallery<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nOctober 19th \u2013 January 6th | Orgain & Bruner Galleries<\/p>\nActivities<\/h3>\n
\nThursday, November 1st, 5:00pm – 7:00pm<\/p>\n
\nNovember 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th | 10:30am \u2013 11:30am
\nIn the Family Art Studio | Ages 2 \u2013 5, with adult caretaker<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, November 3rd & 17th | 10:30am \u2013 11:30am & 2:00pm \u2013 3:00pm.
\nIn the Family Art Studio | Grades K \u2013 6th, with adult caretaker<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, November 3rd & 17th | 1:00pm \u2013 2:00pm | In the Family Art Studio<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, November 10th, 10:00am – 5:00pm<\/p>\n
\nFamily Art Studio | Sunday, November 18th, 2018 | 1:00pm \u2013 4:00pm | Appropriate for ages 6 years and older<\/p>\n
\nSunday, November 25th, 1:00pm \u2013 5:00pm<\/p>\nClosings<\/h3>\n
About the Customs House Museum<\/h3>\n