{"id":29519,"date":"2021-05-24T05:30:55","date_gmt":"2021-05-24T10:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=29519"},"modified":"2021-05-23T21:03:07","modified_gmt":"2021-05-24T02:03:07","slug":"clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-june-2021-exhibits-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2021\/05\/24\/clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-june-2021-exhibits-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville’s Customs House Museum June 2021 Exhibits, 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 June at the Museum are Patsy Sharpe: Small Worlds, Richard Sloan\u2019s Birds of the Southeast, Annual Staff Art Exhibit, Susan Bryant: 7 Chapters from A Book About Light, Curiosities: Objects from the Museum Collection.<\/p>\n

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Customs House Museum Exhibits<\/h3>\n

Patsy Sharpe: Small Worlds<\/strong>
\nJune 4th \u2013 August 29yj | Harvill Gallery<\/em><\/p>\n

Watercolor artist Patsy Sharpe displays thirteen of her finely-detailed miniature paintings in the new exhibit Small Worlds<\/em>. Sharpe has exhibited in local, national and international shows and she is a member of the Signature Tennessee Watercolor Society, The Miniature Art Society of Florida and the Southern Watercolor Society.<\/p>\n

Richard Sloan\u2019s Birds of the Southeast<\/strong>
\nThrough July 18th | Kimbrough Gallery<\/em><\/p>\n

Richard Sloan\u2019s careful attention to detail is captured in his exquisite illustrations of Southeastern birds. Once a staff illustrator at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, Sloan’s work has been collected by the Smithsonian Institution among others. This collection of illustrations was donated to the Museum by Mr. & Mrs. Carl Eisemann.<\/p>\n

Annual Staff Art Exhibit<\/strong>
\nThrough June 27th | Lobby<\/em><\/p>\n

The annual staff art exhibit showcases the creative work of those who work behind the scenes at the Museum. Each piece reveals the unique personalities of the artists, special moments in their lives, and their inspirations.<\/p>\n

Susan Bryant: 7 Chapters from A Book About Light <\/strong>
\nA 40-Year Retrospective of Photographs<\/em><\/strong>
\nThrough July 25th | Crouch Gallery<\/em><\/p>\n

View the \u201c7 Chapters\u201d that represent the diverse processes Susan Bryant uses to create her expressive photographs. Her work includes gelatin silver prints, hand-colored silver prints, digital photographs, daguerreotypes, and ambrotypes. Bryant has taught at APSU for 30 years and her work has been exhibited throughout the U.S.<\/p>\n

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Curiosities: Objects from the Museum Collection<\/strong>
\nThrough June 27th | Jostens Gallery<\/em><\/p>\n

Take a gander at an assortment of perplexing objects pulled from the Museum shelves; their uses may not be obvious at first look. Can you guess the function of these items from the past?<\/p>\n

Larry Hughes: A Walk in the Parks<\/strong>
\nThrough July 18th | Bruner & Orgain Galleries<\/em><\/p>\n

Larry Hughes is a Memphis-based artist working primarily in watercolor, drawing media, and oil. With deep roots in Arizona and California, his primary artistic interests turn to western wilderness areas, particularly the Grand Canyon, the Sonoran Desert, the Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas, and Northern New Mexico, where he works en plein air to support later studio work.<\/p>\n

Helping Americans Help Themselves: 140 Years of the Red Cross<\/strong>
\nThrough July 18th | Kimbrough Gallery<\/em><\/p>\n

Celebrate 140 years of the American Red Cross through artifacts, photos, and local stories. The American Red Cross works to rebuild lives and communities after disaster strikes. Read the valiant stories of the beginning of the local Red Cross chapter created in 1917, national humanitarian efforts, and widespread volunteerism.<\/p>\n

The Electrification of the TVA<\/strong>
\nThrough June 20th | Memory Lane<\/em><\/p>\n

Take a look back at the history of the Tennessee Valley Authority and how electricity changed lives, especially for those living on farms.<\/p>\n

Museum Events<\/h3>\n

Jazz in June <\/strong>\u2013<\/em> An Evening with Elya Vasiliev
\n<\/strong>June 12th, 6:00pm\u20139:00pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Spend a summer night with singer Elya Vasiliev and his live jazz combo, delightful food, and swanky drinks in the Museum\u2019s courtyard! This fundraiser is part of the Museum\u2019s courtyard series benefiting the upcoming Explorers\u2019 Landing Renovation. Be on the lookout for event tickets coming soon to the Museum\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

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First Thursday Art Walk<\/strong>
\nJune 3rd, 5:00pm\u20138:00pm<\/em><\/p>\n

The Museum will have free admission during First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville from 5:00pm\u20138:00pm. Enjoy some lobster rolls with Cousins Maine Lobster food truck set up at the Museum for Art Walk.<\/p>\n

Saturday Hours<\/strong>
\nThe Museum has resumed normal hours of operation, including opening on Saturdays. The Museum is open Tuesdays \u2013 Saturdays, 10 am \u2013 5 pm and Sundays, 1 \u2013 5 pm.<\/p>\n

Museum Programs<\/h3>\n

Museum Discovery Quest
\n<\/strong>Free with membership or paid admission | Developed for school-age children<\/em>
\nFree Take It N’ Make It Activity<\/em><\/p>\n

Museum Discovery Quests are self-guided adventures that offer a fun exploration through the Museum. Kids experience exhibits and artifacts in new and entertaining ways that pique their curiosity and captivate their attention. Once completing the MDQ, kids receive a free Take It N\u2019 Make It activity packet to create a fun project at home. Sign up for a Perks Pass to win a free prize from Seasons after finishing three MDQs. Available MDQ themes:<\/p>\n