{"id":29714,"date":"2021-08-30T08:00:48","date_gmt":"2021-08-30T13:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=29714"},"modified":"2021-08-29T14:33:21","modified_gmt":"2021-08-29T19:33:21","slug":"clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-september-2021-exhibits-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2021\/08\/30\/clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-september-2021-exhibits-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville\u2019s Customs House Museum September 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 September at the Museum are Familiars: Still: Ceramics by Anne Beyer, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Familiars: The Art of Beverly Parker, Family Art Day: Create a Greeting Card, Museum Discovery Quest.<\/p>\n

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Customs House Museum Exhibits<\/h3>\n

Still: Ceramics by Anne Beyer<\/strong>
\nSeptember 8th \u2013 November 28th | Harvill Gallery<\/em><\/p>\n

Anne Beyer\u2019s work is inspired by the relationship between the natural world and the human psyche. In this exhibit, she explores the relationship between handcrafted wood-fired ceramic forms and digitally designed 3D-printed objects.<\/p>\n

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month<\/strong>
\nSeptember 15th \u2013 November 7th | Lobby<\/em><\/p>\n

Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th and pays tribute to the history and culture of the Hispanic and Latin American communities. This year\u2019s national theme is \u201cBe Proud of Your Past, Embrace the Future.\u201d This exhibit features a variety of Hispanic and Latin American cultural objects, clothing, and traditions.<\/p>\n

Douglas Charlton: <\/strong>Out of Darkness
\n<\/strong>Purgatory, Mayhem, Color, Love, Hate, Light, and Tomorrow <\/em><\/strong> <\/em>
\nThrough September 26th | Jostens Gallery<\/em><\/p>\n

Douglas Charlton grew up just outside of Nashville in Gallatin, Tennessee. Old Hickory Lake provided an inspiring backdrop to begin creating artwork. Having spent much of his youth in his grandfather’s woodshop, Charlton uses wood as his surface medium of choice. His paintings have a neon-rustic look that convey nostalgic emotions. Building depth through layers of color, his artwork has the ability to transport you to the ethereal experience of your most cherished memories, whether it be a person, place, or pure emotion.<\/p>\n

Familiars: The Art of Beverly Parker<\/strong>
\nThrough October 27th | Crouch Gallery<\/em><\/p>\n

Beverly Parker\u2019s background in the darkroom developing and printing provided a bridge to experimenting with other photography processes. Parker taught advanced darkroom and alternative processes at APSU through the Community School of the Arts. She is a co-founder of the Downtown Artists Co-op.<\/p>\n

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 <\/strong>Start Your Engines! A Celebration of Racing in Montgomery County<\/strong>
\nThrough October 31st | Bruner, Orgain, Hand & Kimbrough Galleries<\/em><\/p>\n

Sponsored by Tri-Star Beverage and MPG Transport<\/em><\/p>\n

The Museum expands its Challenge & Champions<\/em> exhibit with this multi-gallery exhibition showcasing Montgomery County\u2019s auto racing history and the local legends that formed the sport. Start Your Engines!<\/em> highlights race cars, art, historical memorabilia, and video footage of personal stories from locals who established auto racing in the area.<\/p>\n

Museum Events<\/h3>\n

First Thursday Art Walk<\/strong>
\nSeptember 2nd, 5:00pm \u2013 8:00pm<\/em><\/p>\n

The Museum will have free admission during First Thursday Art Walk Clarksville from 5:00pm\u20138:00pm. Linell\u2019s Mexican Food Truck will serve up delicious food in the Museum courtyard. Exhibiting artist C. Douglas Charlton will be at the Museum to visit with guests.<\/p>\n

Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-off Celebration
\n<\/strong>September 19th, 2nd\u20134:00pm<\/em><\/p>\n

In honor of the generations of Hispanic and Latin Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society, the Museum is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that honors our local Hispanic and Latin American communities with food, culture, and performances.<\/p>\n

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Museum Programs<\/h3>\n

Family Art Day: Create a Greeting Card
\n<\/strong>September 25th, <\/em>drop by between 10:00am\u201312:00pm & 2:00pm\u20134:00pm | Family Art Studio<\/em><\/p>\n

Free with membership or paid admission<\/em><\/p>\n

To celebrate Thinking of You Week on September 20 \u2013 26, come make greeting cards for the special people in your life. The Museum provides plain, white cards and envelopes and you will add the design and words of love and encouragement. A collection of Ms. Sue\u2019s personal greeting cards will be on display.<\/p>\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

Explore Museum exhibits with your family in a creative way with Museum Discovery Quests \u2013 entertaining, self-guided \u201cscavenger hunts\u201d that pique kids\u2019 curiosities and captivate their attention. Several different themes are offered, and all of them include a free Take It N\u2019 Make It activity packet for kids to make a fun project at home. Sign up for a Perks Pass to win a free prize from Seasons: The Museum Store after finishing three MDQs. Available MDQ themes:<\/p>\n