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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 March at the Museum are: H.N. James: The Urban Goddesses, Bold Strokes: The Art of Sandy Spain, Lynn Garwood: My View, Twentieth Anniversary of the Tornado, First Responders and Hands-on Activities: Rainbow Science.<\/p>\n
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Customs House Museum Exhibits<\/h3>\n
H.N. James: The Urban Goddesses<\/strong> Tennessee portrait photographer, H.N. James exhibits a series of work interpreting figures from mythology. The artist states of her work \u201cWe live in a time when old ways of viewing women are being challenged and I am pleased to be a part of that conversation as a living woman artist.\u201d<\/p>\n Bold Strokes: The Art of Sandy Spain<\/strong> This Nashville artist working in acrylics is known for her strong color palette. Ms. Spain has works in private collections throughout the United States, Switzerland, Norway, Canada, Austria, and Germany.<\/p>\n Lynn Garwood: My View<\/strong> My View features a Wisconsin artist who paints everyday objects. In 2009, Lynn Garwood closed down her sign painting business to concentrate on being an artist. Lynn\u2019s paint of choice is acrylics. Under every painting, she paints a positive word. These words can be seen and at other times are completely painted over to be hidden.<\/p>\n Twentieth Anniversary of the Tornado<\/strong> This retrospective showcases artifacts and local stories related to Clarksville\u2019s 1999 Tornado. The exhibition is sponsored in part by Legends Bank.<\/p>\n Mike Andrews: A New Vision<\/strong> A local teacher & sculptor working in wood and limestone brings his new pieces to the Crouch Gallery. Included in the show are Andrew\u2019s figurative pieces, abstract benches, and wall-mounted forms.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [320center]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n First Responders<\/strong> First Responders includes artifacts and photographs from the Museum\u2019s Collections related to Clarksville\u2019s emergency responders, including the 1925 fire engine that was used by the Clarksville Fire Department.<\/p>\n 15 Over 50: A Women\u2019s History Month Exhibition<\/strong> This exhibition features 15 contemporary women artists from across the country all over age 50. Works include photography, painting, and sculpture done in a variety of styles.<\/p>\n Friday Mornings in March: Color Me Curious!<\/strong> Your little ones will enjoy a rainbow of activities as they play with and explore colors. Delve into a Rainbow Sensory Bin, use science to cause a Rainbow Surprise Eruption, make a simple rainbow craft, and more!<\/p>\n Hands-on Activities: Rainbow Science<\/strong> Happy St. Patrick\u2019s Day! Did you know that according to Irish legend, a pot of gold is hidden at the end of a rainbow? We\u2019ll experiment with the colors of the rainbow in this interactive and fun program. What happens to white light when you put on a pair of diffraction glasses? Kids in grades K & above get to take a pair of these funky glasses home with them (while supplies last)!<\/p>\n Try mixing different colors to create all 7 colors of a rainbow; how do you get indigo? Make, decorate, and play with a paper-spinner to take home. What designs and colors will you use? What happens when you spin it? Discover this and more!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [320center]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Meet & Greet with Former Mardi Gras King, Ryan A. Schwankhart<\/strong> Curious about the elaborate costumes we have on display in our Kimbrough Gallery? Join us on Fat Tuesday to welcome former Mardi Gras King, Ryan A. Schwankhart. Ryan will be discussing his experience as Mardi Gras royalty and the process of becoming Mardi Gras King.<\/p>\n Sunday Family Fun Learning Day: A Celebration of Storytelling<\/strong> This generation of children, unlike any other in history, has the amazing opportunity to capture not only their friends\u2019 and families\u2019 images but their voices as well, not just for the moment but for their children and their grandchildren! Join us as Lisa Eckman, a Communication: Print & Web Journalism major at Austin Peay State University, shows us how to use the technology of today to preserve our actual voices in ways no other generation has been able to do!<\/p>\n This is a great opportunity for parents and children of all ages to get started on this priceless family project that will be enjoyed by future generations. Ms. Eckman will also share information about the National Public Radio Storytelling Project.<\/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 Second Saturday Free Admission Day<\/strong> The museum is open to the public with free admission all day from 10:00am\u20135:00pm as part of our monthly Second Saturday Free Admission Day.<\/p>\n Train Merchandise Sale at Seasons: The Museum Store<\/p>\n During the month of March enjoy 10% off all train merchandise. Choose from a wide array of train merchandise for the train lovers in your life! Members get an extra 10% off.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [470center]<\/p>\n
\nMarch 1st \u2013 April 14th | Lobby<\/p>\n
\nMarch 4th \u2013 April 28th | Harvill Gallery<\/p>\n
\nThrough April 28th | Jostens Gallery<\/p>\n
\nThrough April 28th | Orgain\/Bruner Galleries<\/p>\n
\nMarch 7th \u2013 May 5th | Crouch Gallery<\/p>\n
\nFebruary 21st \u2013 May 12th | Memory Lane<\/p>\n
\nMarch 7th \u2013 June 9th | Kimbrough Gallery<\/p>\nPrograms and Events<\/h3>\n
\nMarch 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th | Family Art Studio
\nDrop-in between 10:30am\u201311:30am | Ages 2-5, with an adult caretaker<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, March 2nd & 16th | Family Art Studio
\nDrop-in between 2:00pm\u20134:00pm | Grades K-6th, with an adult caretaker<\/p>\n
\nMarch 4th | Kimbrough Gallery
\n12:00pm\u20131:00pm | Free with paid admission or membership<\/p>\n
\nMarch 17th | Turner Auditorium
\nDrop in anytime, 2:00pm\u20133:00pm | Free with paid admission or membership<\/p>\n
\nThursday, March 7th, 5:00pm-7:00pm<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, March 9th | 10:00am-5:00pm<\/p>\nAbout the Customs House Museum<\/h3>\n