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 November Art Walk will be held November 3 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.
Local nature photographer David Magers specializes in birds. His work has been shown in various Clarksville venues, including the Downtown Artists Co-op, Silke’s Old World Breads, Planters Bank, L and N Train Station, the Clarksville Public Library, and others. David has recently published a photography book titled “The Birds of Dunbar Cave State Park,” containing recent photos of some 58 species, all taken on the park grounds.
David will hold a “Birds of Dunbar Cave State Park” book signing at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center as part of the First Thursday Art Walk in November. The book signing begins at 5:30 pm on November 3, 2016. Copies of the book are available for purchase at Seasons: The Museum Store, with all of the proceeds benefitting the Friends of Dunbar Cave and the Customs House Museum.
Edward’s Steakhouse (107 Franklin Street)
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Edward’s Steakhouse is proud to host local artist, Regina Mick during the November First Thursday Art Walk.
Regina Mick is an Army Veteran from many places but claims Oakland, Maryland and Clarksville, TN as home. She attended Austin Peay State University after getting out of the military. She graduated with a B.B.A. in Marketing and a minor in Graphic Design.
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 local artist Billy Renkl during the November First Thursday Art Walk and in conjunction with the 32nd Annual Shakespeare production at the Roxy Regional Theatre, HENRY V.
Downtown Artists Co-op (96 Franklin Street)
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Something Blue
Show Dates: November 3rd – November 26th
Art Walk/Reception Date and Time: November 3rd from 5 – 8 pm
What does “Something Blue” mean to you? A song, a day, an emotion, or maybe even a memory? Come join us on November 3rd for the “Something Blue” show at the Dac from 5-8pm and see what “Something Blue” means to us!
This exhibit generously sponsored by:
– The Hand Family Companies
– Sango wine and spirits
– Glenn Edgin, The FrameMaker
– F&M Bank
Hops Java & Juice (100 Strawberry Alley)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
Hops Java & Juice is proud to host local artist, Jane Olson, during the November First Thursday Art Walk.
The Framemaker (705 North Second Street)
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The Framemaker proudly presents photography by Alison Hamilton. This exhibit is part of Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk on Nov. 3, 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 November during normal business hours (Mon. through Fri. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
F&M Bank (50 Franklin Street)
Rogate’s Boutique (115 Franklin Street)
Mildred & Mable’s (109 Franklin Street)
Couture Crush (101 Franklin Street)