{"id":30790,"date":"2023-10-16T15:00:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T20:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=30790"},"modified":"2023-10-16T17:39:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T22:39:51","slug":"clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-november-2023-exhibits-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2023\/10\/16\/clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-november-2023-exhibits-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville\u2019s Customs House Museum November 2023 Exhibits, Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CustomsClarksville, 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 November at the Museum include Jacob Lawrence: Three Series of Prints, Brenda Stein: A New View, Juliette Aristides & Alan LeQuire: The Figure in Charcoal & Terra Cotta, Customs House Museum Christmas Village, Storytime & Craft: Leaves are Falling, Homeschool Fieldtrip Day, Family Art Saturday: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month.<\/p>\n

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Customs House Museum Exhibits<\/h3>\n

Jacob Lawrence: Three Series of Prints    <\/strong>
\nNovember 1st \u2013 December 31st | Crouch Gallery <\/em>  <\/p>\n

From his first published print in 1963, Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) produced a highly dramatic and intensely personal body of work, making him one of the most prominent and lauded artists of the Harlem Renaissance. From depictions of civil rights confrontations to scenes of daily life, these images present a vision of a common struggle toward unity and equality, a universal struggle deeply seated in the depths of the human consciousness.<\/p>\n

This exhibition features 31 graphic works created by Lawrence between 1983 and 1997. Included are his Hiroshima s<\/em>eries of eight prints, the Genesis s<\/em>eries of eight prints, the Toussaint L\u2019Ouverture s<\/em>eries of ten prints and five other significant works.  <\/p>\n

Brenda Stein: A New View   <\/strong>
\nNovember 3rd \u2013 February 24th | Harvill Gallery <\/em>  <\/p>\n

Nashville artist Brenda Stein is recognized for her graceful and uplifting turned-wood art. She fosters timeless connections by creating commissioned pieces from trees that have special meaning to their owners. Her ever-expanding scope of material includes wood, ceramics and mixed media.<\/p>\n

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Juliette Aristides & Alan LeQuire: The Figure in Charcoal & Terra Cotta
\n<\/strong>November 3rd \u2013 January 28th | Orgain & Bruner Galleries<\/em><\/p>\n

Celebrate the lines, curves and complexities of the human form with new drawings by Juliette Aristedes and incredible terra cotta sculptures by Alan LeQuire. LeQuire, the monumental Athena Parthenos creator for the Parthenon in Nashville, is one of Tennessee\u2019s most iconic sculptors.<\/p>\n

Aristides is an accomplished Seattle-based artist who seeks to understand and convey the human spirit through her work.<\/p>\n

Customs House Museum Christmas Village
\n<\/strong>November 17th \u2013 January 14th | Jostens Gallery<\/em><\/p>\n

This large collection of porcelain pieces was assembled by Jimmy and Sue Drye of Clarksville and donated to the Museum by their children in their honor. Follow the Christmas locomotive and make your way through the lights and moving parts of the village.<\/p>\n

Monique Carr\u2019s Ethereal Abstractions: A Journey through Landscapes, Florals & Beyond<\/strong>  
\nThrough November 8th | Jostens Gallery<\/em> <\/p>\n

Monique Carr\u2019s work bursts with energy as she combines expressive colors and intriguing textures with her imaginative and abstract landscapes. Her florals are fun and full of energy.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy contemporary landscapes are a fusion of experience, experiment and emotion. Instead of painting what I see with my eyes, I want to depict my own interpretation of a scene with my soul. I want to capture the mystery and the beauty of nature.\u201d<\/em>  <\/p>\n

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American Watercolor Society 156th Traveling Exhibition<\/strong>     
\nThrough January 2nd | Kimbrough Gallery <\/em>  <\/p>\n

Since 1866, the American Watercolor Society has worked to advance education and foster the appreciation of watercolor painting in America. Their annual exhibition is open to all artists working in water-soluble media: watercolor, acrylic, casein, gouache and egg tempera on paper. <\/p>\n

Red Grooms: Selected Works from the Caldwell Collection <\/strong>\u202f 
\nThrough February 11th | Memory Lane<\/em>\u202f <\/p>\n

Born in Nashville in 1937, Red Grooms stands among Tennessee\u2019s cultural icons. A performance artist, filmmaker, printmaker and cartoonist, he is best known for colorful pop art that captures both the grotesqueness and humor of everyday life.<\/p>\n

His art is featured in the collections of more than 35 museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cheekwood Botanical Garden, and Museum of Art in Nashville, the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Knoxville Museum of Art.<\/p>\n

This exhibit features paintings and paper sculptures, and is produced in partnership with the West Tennessee Regional Art Center with contributions from the Discovery Park of America.  <\/p>\n

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Museum Events  <\/h3>\n

First Thursday Art Walk\u202f<\/strong>\u202f 
\nNovember 2nd | 5:00pm \u2013 8:00pm<\/em>\u202f 
\nFree to the public<\/em>\u202f <\/p>\n

Mark your calendars for the November Art Walk! The Museum offers free admission during First Thursday Art Walk from 5:00pm \u2013 8:00pm. Starting at 5:30pm in the Museum Lobby, join APSU Associate Professor and author Dr. Bobette Bouton for a book signing of her newest book, Surviving & Changing the Culture of White Patriarchal Higher Education. <\/em>In addition, Beez\u2019s Bakery will be set up in the lobby serving up some delicious treats!<\/p>\n

Museum Programs <\/h3>\n

Storytime & Craft: Leaves are Falling<\/strong>
\nNovember 2nd, 10:30am | All ages, with adult<\/em>  
\nFree with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio<\/em><\/p>\n

Get ready for a delightful fall adventure as we read Mouse\u2019s First Fall<\/em> by Lauren Thompson and If You Find a Leaf<\/em> by Aimee Sicuro. Afterwards, stick around for a vibrant autumnal craft activity!<\/p>\n

*All parents are expected to participate with and supervise their children.<\/em>  <\/p>\n

Homeschool Fieldtrip Day<\/strong>
\nNovember 7th, 10:30am | All ages, with adult
\n<\/em>Free for Museum members; $3.00 per student and $5.00 per adult for nonmembers<\/em><\/p>\n

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Storytime & Craft: Children\u2019s Book Week<\/strong>
\nNovember 16th, 10:30am | All ages, with adult<\/em> 
\nFree with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio<\/em><\/p>\n

Join us for a magical journey through the pages of Bunny\u2019s Book Club<\/em> by Annie Silvestro, and We Are in a Book!<\/em> by Mo Willems. Then, follow us into the Family Art Studio for a fall-inspired watercolor craft.<\/p>\n

*All parents are expected to participate with and supervise their children.<\/em>\u202f <\/p>\n

Family Art Saturday: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
\n<\/strong>November 25th | 10:00am \u2013 12:00pm & 2:00pm \u2013 4:00pm<\/em> | Ages 3+, with adult<\/em>  
\nFree with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio<\/em><\/p>\n

National Native American Heritage Month pays tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. During this month\u2019s Family Art Saturday, use paper bags as your canvas to craft and paint your very own masterpiece in the style of buffalo hides.<\/p>\n

*All parents are expected to participate with and supervise their children.<\/em>  <\/p>\n

Sundays at Three
\n<\/strong>Jacob Lawrence: Storyteller of Courage, Resistance, and Freedom
\n<\/strong>December 3rd | 3:00pm<\/em>  <\/p>\n

This first installment of our Sundays at Three<\/em> lecture series for adults brings Dr. Leslie King Hammond to the Customs House Museum for a unique opportunity you won\u2019t want to miss!<\/p>\n

[320left]Dr. King Hammond is an American artist, curator and art historian who is the Founding Director of the Center for Race and Culture at the Maryland Institute College of Art, where she is also Graduate Dean Emeritus.
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\nShe will guide us through the remarkable work and life of artist Jacob Lawrence, shedding light on the stories, struggles and influences that shaped his iconic works.<\/p>\n

F&M Bank Huff & Puff Express Model Trains<\/strong>\u202f 
\nExhibit open daily | Trains run Sundays 1:00pm \u2013 4:00pm, Wednesdays 10:00am \u2013 12:00pm, Fridays 10:00am \u2013 12:00pm and the last Saturday of each month 1:00pm \u2013 4:00pm<\/em>\u202f <\/p>\n

Celebrate the upcoming seasons with our model train exhibit as it takes you on a magical adventure! Our model train exhibit is open daily, and themes change every season \u2013 so stick around, because you never know what they\u2019ll have in store.<\/p>\n

Seasons: The Museum Store  <\/h3>\n

Offer expires November 30th, 2023<\/em>\u202f <\/p>\n

Indulge your taste buds and stock up on delectable treats during our November sale where all food items are 25% off! These selected items make a perfect gift and are a delightful addition to your pantry. (No other discounts apply)<\/p>\n

About the Customs House Museum<\/h3>\n

\"Customs<\/a>Located i<\/span>n the heart of Historic Downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is the state\u2019s second-largest general interest museum with over 35,000 square feet of exhibit space and houses hands-on activities and special events. Membership and admission information can be found at customshousemuseum.org<\/a>.  <\/p>\n

Regular museum hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday and 1:00pm to 5:00pm on Sundays. Adult admission is $12.00 (18-64). Senior Citizens (65+), Adult Military, CMCSS Teachers, and College Students are $9.00. Children ages 3 to 17 are $5.00, and children 2 years or younger and Museum members are free.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

The Customs House Museum is located at 200 South Second Street. For more information, call 931.648.5780 or visit their website at www.customshousemuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Local homeschool families are invited to experience an unforgettable day of exploration and learning every semester. For more information on how to register, contact Curator of Education Stephanie Stafford at stephanie@customshousemuseum.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n