{"id":31128,"date":"2024-09-25T06:00:24","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T11:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/?p=31128"},"modified":"2024-09-24T23:18:28","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T04:18:28","slug":"clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-november-2024-exhibits-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverclarksville.com\/articles\/2024\/09\/25\/clarksvilles-customs-house-museum-november-2024-exhibits-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Clarksville\u2019s Customs House Museum November 2024 Exhibits, Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CustomsClarksville, TN<\/strong> – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in Historic Downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science, and history.<\/p>\n

Some of the events in October at the Museum include Women in the Military, Lisa Gleim: Keeper of the Animals, American Moments: The Art of Don Olea, Jill Mayo: Art Houses, Alison Fullerton: Fly Girls, Historic Greenwood Cemetery Walking Tours, Historic Riverview Cemetery Walking Tours, Historic Riverview Cemetery Walking Tours, Storytime & Craft: Perfect Pumpkins, Sunday Studio: Painting with Sarah Spillers .<\/p>\n

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Customs House Museum Exhibits<\/h3>\n

The Annual Staff Art Exhibition<\/strong> 
\nThrough October 6th | Lobby<\/em>  <\/p>\n

The Annual Staff Art Exhibition features artwork and crafts from the talented Museum employees.<\/p>\n

Women in the Military
\n<\/strong>October 10th \u2013 January 25th | Kimbrough Gallery B<\/em><\/p>\n

This exhibit shares stories, photos, and artifacts from the Museum\u2019s collection.<\/p>\n

John Sharp: En Route<\/strong>  
\nThrough October 20th | Orgain & Bruner Galleries<\/em>  <\/p>\n

Photorealist artist and art educator John Sharp\u2019s greatest passion is the urban landscape. Whether it is an old neon sign, an abandoned streetcorner or a forgotten object, Sharp\u2019s purpose as an artist is to capture the beauty of decades of rust and slow decay. Sharp\u2019s work has been exhibited in galleries in Chicago, New York and Italy.<\/p>\n

Lisa Gleim: KEEPER OF THE ANIMALS<\/strong>  
\nOctober 23rd \u2013 January 1st | Orgain & Bruner Galleries<\/em>  <\/p>\n

Winner of the American Watercolor Association Exhibition Peoples\u2019 Choice Award held at the Customs House Museum in 2021, Lisa is a Georgia artist working in oil and pastel. The theme of this exhibition relates to Native American lore.<\/p>\n

Sophia Macias (Eisenbart): Collected Moments<\/strong> 
\nThrough October 20th | Jostens Gallery<\/em>  <\/p>\n

Sophia Macias (Eisenbart)\u2019s artwork reflects her \u201cproof of existence\u201d\u2014her Hispanic cultural heritage and personal experiences blended with contemporary techniques. She aims to connect with a person\u2019s emotional intelligence through her collage, mixed media and fine arts paintings.<\/p>\n

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American Moments: The Art of Don Olea<\/strong>
\nOctober 22nd \u2013 January 26th | Jostens Gallery<\/em>  <\/p>\n

In American Moments<\/em>, Don Olea narrates moments of the U.S. military through his watercolors, to honor and tell the story of those who came before him serving with honor and distinction. As an Airborne Infantry veteran, Olea\u2019s realism in his creative work serves the historical military art genre and shares the story to fellow veterans, family members and all art patrons who view the exhibition at the Customs House Museum.<\/p>\n

Following Feathers: The Photography of Michael O\u2019Malley<\/strong> 
\nThrough October 20th | Harvill Gallery<\/em>  <\/p>\n

Clarksville\u2019s Michael O\u2019Malley shares wildlife photos taken from his years traveling the world in search of birds.<\/p>\n

Jill Mayo: Art Houses<\/strong>
\nOctober 25th \u2013 January 8th | Harvill Gallery<\/em><\/p>\n

Papercraft artist, Jill Mayo, shares her 3-dimensional constructed houses, all of which are reflective of the work of famous artists.  <\/p>\n

Alison Fullerton: FLY GIRLS
\n<\/strong>October 24th \u2013 January 25th | Kimbrough Gallery <\/em><\/p>\n

Nashville artist Alison Fullerton creates encaustic wax portraits of the Women Air Force Service Pilots, known as the WASPs. She worked with digital artist Lisa Reed Preston to enhance the images of the pilots from Texas Women\u2019s University WASP archives.<\/p>\n

Silent Skies: A Traveling Mural<\/strong> 
\nThrough October 27th | Crouch Gallery<\/em> <\/p>\n

Silent Skies<\/em> is an international collaborative mural mosaic featuring 678 endangered species of birds that brings together over 160 of the world\u2019s most recognized nature and wildlife artists. An exhibition produced by Artists for Conservation. Sponsored in part by Jane and Michael O\u2019Malley.<\/p>\n

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Museum Events      <\/h3>\n

Historic Greenwood Cemetery Walking Tours
\n<\/strong>October 5th & 19th | 9:00am \u2013 10:00am
\n<\/em>$20 ticket | $15 member ticket | Artifact Talk: $5, ages 5+<\/em><\/p>\n

Join us for our popular historic walking tour of Greenwood Cemetery, one of Clarksville\u2019s oldest active burial grounds. Take a spine-tingling stroll through the winding paths as we share captivating tales of local history and intrigue. This 1-hour tour will reveal the cemetery\u2019s rich past and highlight the notable figures laid to rest there. Afterward, our Curator of Collections will present a 30-minute talk on select items from our collection. This additional session is $5 and can be added during checkout. Tickets must be purchased in advance, as space is extremely limited. Register now by clicking on the links below.<\/p>\n

October 5th Registration<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

October 19th Registration<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Historic Riverview Cemetery Walking Tours
\n<\/strong>September 28th & October 12th | 9:00am \u2013 10:00am
\n<\/em>$20 ticket | $15 member ticket | Artifact Talk: $5, ages 5+<\/em><\/p>\n

The Riverview Cemetery, established on February 23rd, 1800\u2014back when Clarksville was just a village\u2014rests on land donated by Valentine Sevier. Join us for a 1-hour guided tour of the cemetery, where you\u2019ll uncover its rich history and learn about the notable figures buried there. Following the tour, our Curator of Collections will present a 30-minute talk on select items from our collection. This additional session costs $5 and can be added during checkout. Please note that tickets for the tour must be purchased in advance, as space is very limited. Register now by clicking on the links below.<\/p>\n

September 28th Registration<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

October 12th Registration<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

*The grounds of Riverview Cemetery are not handicap accessible. The terrain is bumpy with few paved paths.<\/em><\/p>\n

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First Thursday Art Walk <\/strong>     
\nOctober 3rd | 5:00pm \u2013 8:00pm<\/em> | Free to the public  <\/em>   <\/p>\n

Mark your calendars for October\u2019s Art Walk! The Museum offers free admission during First Thursday Art Walk from 5:00pm \u2013 8:00pm Starting at 6:00pm, Museum employee Andrew Ross will perform live instrumental music in the courtyard. Plus, treat yourself to delicious food from the Windy City Vibes<\/a> food truck<\/u>, parked right outside the courtyard.<\/p>\n

Museum Programs     <\/h3>\n

Sundays at 3:00
\n<\/strong>Artists for Conservation and the Silent Skies Mural of Endangered Birds
\nOctober 6th | 3:00pm | Turner Auditorium | Free to the public; does not include Museum admission<\/em> <\/p>\n

This October for Sundays at 3:00, we are honored to welcome Jeffrey Whiting, President and Founder of Artists for Conservation, for a compelling presentation on “Artists for Conservation and the Silent Skies Mural of Endangered Birds.” Whiting will discuss the mission and impact of Artists for Conservation, an organization dedicated to supporting wildlife and habitat conservation through art. He will highlight the Silent Skies Mural, a global collaborative project featuring murals of endangered birds created by artists from around the world. This inspiring initiative raises awareness of the plight of endangered bird species and promotes conservation efforts.<\/p>\n

Register today at www.customshousemuseum.org\/events<\/a>
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Storytime & Craft: Perfect Pumpkins
\n<\/strong>October 3rd | 10:30am | All ages, with adult<\/em>      
\nFree with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio<\/em><\/p>\n

Come to the Museum for a delightful fall-themed Storytime & Craft session! We\u2019ll be reading Patty\u2019s Pumpkin Patch<\/em> by Terri Sloat and The Bumpy Little Pumpkin<\/em> by Margery Cuyler. These pumpkin-themed stories will transport young readers into a colorful world of pumpkins. After the stories, we\u2019ll get creative with a fun craft activity, mixing red and yellow to paint our very own pumpkins!<\/p>\n

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

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Storytime & Craft: Itzy Bitsy Spider
\n<\/strong>October 17th | 10:30am | All ages, with adult<\/em>      
\nFree with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio<\/em><\/p>\n

Join us for a fun-filled Storytime & Craft session featuring Miss Spider\u2019s Tea Party<\/em> by David Kirk and Just Itzy<\/em> by Lana Krumwiede! These charming tales will take young readers on a spider-themed adventure. After Storytime, children will have the opportunity to create their own spiders using marble painting and pipe cleaners.<\/p>\n

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

STEAM DAY: Backyard Birds & Beyond
\n<\/strong>October 18th | 10:30am \u2013 3:00pm | All ages, with adult <\/em>| Free admission<\/em><\/p>\n

Join us at the Museum for an event-filled day of discovering birds and ways to keep them safe! In partnership with Montgomery County Parks and Rec<\/a>, we will identify and explore our backyard birds and learn about threats to the birds and ways to protect them and their environment. Start the day with bird watching at Rotary Park<\/a> before joining the events at the Customs House Museum.<\/p>\n

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

Homeschool Fieldtrip Day
\n<\/strong>October 1st | All ages, with adult<\/em>      
\nFree for Museum members; $3 per student and $5 per adult for nonmembers<\/em><\/p>\n

The first Tuesday of each month, local homeschool families are invited to experience a day of exploration and learning. For more information, contact Curator of Education Stephanie Stafford at stephanie@customshousemuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Art & More
\n<\/strong>October 1st | 10:30am \u2013 12:15pm | All ages, with adult<\/em>      
\n$25 for the semester<\/em><\/p>\n

Join us for our two-part class. Art & More is a combination of an instructor-led art class to cover art standards and an educator-led exhibit tour with cross-curricular topics. For additional information, please contact Curator of Education Stephanie Stafford at stephanie@customshousemuseum.org.<\/a> Click HERE<\/strong><\/a> to register.<\/p>\n

Sunday Studio: Painting with Sarah Spillers<\/strong>  
\nOctober 20th | 2:00pm | Third Sunday of each month | Ages 16+
\n<\/em>Free<\/em><\/strong>, with registration required; does not include Museum admission<\/em>  <\/p>\n

Teaming up with APSU\u2019s Community School of the Arts, we present Sunday Studio\u2014a workshop series for adults. This month, we\u2019re getting into the Halloween spirit with thrifted ghost paintings! Participants will be given a thrift store print to transform by adding ghosts and other spooky elements, creating their own dark and eerie masterpiece.<\/p>\n

This workshop is FREE <\/strong>and all materials are included, but registration is required<\/strong>. For ages 16+.<\/p>\n

Family Art Saturday: Leaf Process Art
\n<\/strong>October 26th | 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

Join us at the Museum for a wonderful fall day filled with fun and creativity! This month, families are invited to explore their artistic side by creating vibrant fall leaves using a multi-step process. This unique technique is suitable for all ages and skill levels, making it a great opportunity for both kids and adults to express their creativity and imagination.<\/p>\n

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

F&M Bank Huff & Puff Express Model Trains<\/strong>\u202f\u202f\u202f\u202f\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>      <\/p>\n

Get ready for a hauntingly fun time as our model train exhibit takes you on a thrilling adventure through a world transformed by Halloween magic. Our model train exhibit is open every day, with themes that change each season \u2013 so stay tuned because you never know when Santa is coming to town!<\/p>\n

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The Museum Store<\/h3>\n

Fall in love with Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n

10% off ALL books (20% for members)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit The Museum Store to explore a diverse selection of books, including children\u2019s books, works by local authors, and titles about our region’s rich history. There is no better way to spend fall than cozying up with a good book!<\/p>\n

Offer expires October 31st, 2024.<\/em> No other discounts apply.<\/em>   <\/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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