CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – See a list of exhibits and activities coming to the Customs House Museum in the month of December:

Exhibitions:

Camille Engel: Her Home Tennessee October 16 – January 2 Crouch Gallery American contemporary realist oil painter Camille Engel is internationally acclaimed and known for her use of rich colors, textures, and intricate detail. This award-winning artist has created a series of paintings themed around the Tennessee State symbols. In conjunction with the exhibit, the Museum is displaying 13 student works of art created within the same theme and chosen through a juried process, featuring work from grades 2nd – 10th. The student art competition is sponsored by Jerry’s Artarama and Chromatics.

Alan LeQuire: From Clay to Bronze October 19 – January 6 Orgain & Bruner Galleries Alan LeQuire is best known today for his monumental sculptures in Middle Tennessee. From Clay to Bronze features works done in terra cotta, bronze, and drawings, and includes the traveling exhibit Lost Wax Casting. This exhibit includes clay models, molds, wax castings, and finished bronze sculpture, along with photographs that help to explain the process that was invented in China over 10,000 years ago. Finished works include many of LeQuire’s small-scale figure studies. The exhibition promotes the value of traditional practices: studying the human figure and working from life.

Holiday from the Collection November 1 – December 31 The Leaf Chronicle Lobby Objects from the permanent collection of the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center celebrate the holiday season.

Christmas Town November 1 – January 27 Memory Lane This large collection of porcelain pieces was assembled by Jimmy and Sue Drye of Clarksville. The village was donated to the Museum by the Drye’s children in honor of their parents. Hundreds of porcelain pieces make up the large display for Christmas Town. There are moving parts and lights, and even a model train making its way through the village. Sponsored in part by Planters Bank

The Nature of Things: Alison & Frank Lyne December 1 – February 24 Kimbrough Gallery The Lyne’s will feature works on paper and of wood from their series on the upcoming Women’s Suffrage.

Dane Carder: The Healing Game December 1 – February 24 Kimbrough Gallery These paintings are based on the photographs of Dr. Reed Bontecou, who documented the treatment of the wounded toward the end of the Civil War.

New to the Collection December 1 – January 27 Jostens Gallery This exhibition features items that have been recently donated to the museum.

She’s Not There: New Photographs by Price Harrison December 4 – January 3 Planters Bank Peg Harvill Gallery These images bring attention to everyday places we often overlook. This exhibition is sponsored in part by Nashville Arts Magazine.

Programs and Events:

Hands-on Activities: Make & Play with a Cup and Ball Saturday, December 1 & 15th 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Grades K – 6th, with adult caretaker In the Family Art Studio December brings holidays with children hoping for some new toys. Do you ever think about what life was like without video games or TV? Kids made their own toys. The Cup & Ball toy goes back hundreds of years and variations of it are found around the world. It’s a real challenge to catch the attached ball in the hole! Have fun making and playing with a Cup & Ball toy. Maybe you’ll want to make it as a present for someone! This program is provided with your Museum Membership or paid admission at no additional cost.

Noel Night and First Thursday Art Walk Thursday, December 6, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free Event Come join us for a night of food, fun, and shopping. For the first time ever the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center will be hosting a barbershop quartet. No Green Bananas will be our entertainment for the evening. Stop in at the café for a fun, family craft. Enjoy festive holiday food and drinks. Wrap up the evening by doing some Christmas shopping at Seasons: The Museum Store. Take 15% off your entire purchase during this event. Museum members receive 25% off their purchases. Free holiday gift wrapping will be provided. Mark your calendars and join us for Noel Night!

Friday Mornings in December: Play with Old-Fashioned Wind-up Toys December 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Ages 2 – 5, with adult caretaker In Explorers’ Landing In December, parents often think about what kind of toys to get their children; in this day and age many of the toys are battery-operated or electronic. In this drop-in activity, your preschoolers’ and toddlers’ will have a blast playing with old-fashioned wind-up toys. Giggles are sure to abound! This program is provided with your Museum Membership or paid admission at no additional cost. Second Saturday Free Admission Day

Saturday, December 8, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The museum is open to the public with free admission all day from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. as part of our monthly Second Saturday Free Admission Day.

Meet the Artists: Frank and Alison Lyne Saturday, December 8, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. All Ages Kimbrough Gallery Second Saturday Free Admissions Day This is an opportunity to meet husband and wife artists Frank and Alison Lyne, learn about their processes, and ask them questions about their work on display. Alison will discuss some of her painting techniques and provide some background on her suffragist paintings. Frank will demonstrate some of his wood carving expertise. This free program is part of our ART 4 US project sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts.

APSU Student Documentaries. Thursday, December 13, 2018, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Turner Auditorium Free Event

Join us for a screening of these Austin Peay State University documentaries:

 “Listen Hear” brings you into the world of the Clarksville music scene from past to present.  “Mankind, Brandkind” is a look at Social Media branding and its impact on everyday life.  “Viking Strong” is the story of the Northwest High School Band and their 2018 season.  “You Failed Us” explores students doubts as to whether the current school system is preparing them for their future. This program was organized by Karen Bullis, Assistant Professor, Department of Communication, Austin Peay State University

Closures:

The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center will be closed Monday, December 24 for Christmas Eve Day and Tuesday, December 25 for Christmas Day.