CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.

With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.

The October Art Walk will be held October 6 from 5-8 p.m. at the shops and galleries on Public Square, Franklin Street, and Strawberry Alley.

Customs House Museum (200 S. 2nd Street)
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The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center will be open with free admission from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. during Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk.
Exhibits:
Halloween Past October 1 – November 6
The Modern Whimsy of Aaron Grayum October 4 – October 30
120th Anniversary of Lui Heimansohn October 1 – January 5
Plane Clarksville September 14 – November 27
Women Painting Women August 5 – October 23
Tammy O’Connor: Hand Shadows August 8 – October 23
Olen Bryant: Tennessee Treasure August 11 – October 16
Eric Hansen: Dollhouses from the Collection August 16 – October 23

Edward’s Steakhouse (107 Franklin Street)
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Edward’s Steakhouse is proud to host two local artists during the October First Thursday Art Walk, Gladys Mitchell and Bob Privett.

The Roxy Regional Theatre – Peg Harvill Gallery (100 Franklin Street)
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The Roxy Regional Theatre’s Peg Harvill Gallery is proud to feature the work of Mel Dennis during the month of October in conjunction with the upcoming production of The Rocky Horror Show.

Downtown Artists Co-op (96 Franklin Street)
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Howl At The Moon Party!
October 6-29, 2016
Opening reception: Thursday, Oct. 6, 5-8pm

Hops Java & Juice (100 Strawberry Alley)
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Hops Java & Juice is proud to local artist Lucas Ryan Chambers during the October First Thursday Art Walk.

The Framemaker (705 North Second Street)
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The Framemaker is proud to present Conflicted, a new series of etchings by interdisciplinary artist, Michael Dickins. This exhibit is part of Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk on October 6, 2016. An opening reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The exhibit will remain on display at the Framemaker throughout the month of October during normal business hours (Mn. through Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

F&M Bank (50 Franklin Street)

Rogate’s Boutique (115 Franklin Street)

Hops Road (101 Strawberry Alley)
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Stop in and see the new Mini renovation with amazing hand made lighting and bar done by Steve and Jody at Journeys Eye Studio, LLC.

Mildred & Mable’s (109 Franklin Street)

Couture Crush (101 Franklin Street)