CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) See a list of exhibits and activities planned for October at the Customs House Museum.

EXHIBITS
Landy R. Hales: American Master of The Layer Poster & Fashions of the Time, Oct 2–Dec 31, Kimbrough Gallery
Landy R. Hales was a well-known designer in New York City in the 1920s and 1930s. Later in life, from age 60 to 82, he used his design experience and patented techniques to create an extensive, colorful body of work based on personal themes.

Organic Abstract: The Art of Jennifer Bowman, Oct 25–Jan. 13, Crouch Gallery
Kentucky native, Jennifer Bowman is a self-taught contemporary non-objective abstract artist. Her work continues to develop a strong following and has been shown on HGTV, as well as being included in the collections of music legends and professional athletes.

The Magical Stories of Cathy Horner, Through Nov 3 | Harvill Gallery
Cathy Horner’s collage art is inspired by her 100-year-old farmhouse in Johnson City, TN. Her art is carefully crafted from her collection of ephemera from old magazines, newspapers, and catalogs, coupled with her appreciation for all things antique and vintage.

Scouts, Through Nov 24 | Lobby Gallery
This exhibit explores the evolution of scouting in Montgomery County through items in the Museum’s Collections. Featured items include an edition of the first Girl Scouts of America Handbook and a TN 1986 Bicentennial Celebration quilt.

The Biggest and Most Important Things: A Duo Exhibition by Michelle & Aaron Grayum, Through Oct 23 | Orgain/Bruner Galleries
Michelle and Aaron Grayum have owned and operated the graphic design firm The Gray Umbrella in Nashville for more than nine years while raising their 11-year-old son. The Biggest and Most Important Things marks the first time the married couple of 18 years, has collaborated on a show together.

Odyssey: An Exhibition of Recent Works by Paul Harmon Through Oct 20 | Crouch Gallery
Paul Harmon is an internationally exhibited artist who for 11 years, divided his time between studio/residences in Paris, France, and Brentwood, Tennessee. Harmon’s signature themes are of reclining nudes and literary references.

Jim Diehr: Imagined Perspectives, Through Oct 29, Jostons Gallery
Artist Jim Diehr’s work showcases his interest in the use of symbols found in religion and mythology. Diehr served as a college professor and administrator for many years in Kansas and Tennessee. Recently retired, Diehr is a full-time artist. This exhibit includes both paintings and sculptures.

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Little Explorers: Dino Delight, Fridays, October 4, 11, 18, 25 | Explorers’ Landing Drop-in between 10:30–11:30 a.m. Free with paid admission or membership | Ages 2 – 5 with adult caregiver. Toddlers will enjoy playing in a sand sensory bin containing toy mini-dinosaurs. Preschoolers will pretend to be paleontologists by using trowels and paintbrushes to excavate toy dinosaur skeletons buried in a mock dig. All parents must supervise their children.

Junior Explorers: Fossil Facts & Fun! Saturdays, October 5 & 19 | Family Art Studio Drop-in between 2:00–4:00 p.m. | Free with paid admission or membership | National Fossil Day is in October. Examine, investigate, and identify real fossils in this hands-on, mind-on

Sunday Family Fun Learning Day, October 20 | Family Art Studio Drop-in between 1:00–4:00 p.m. Free with paid admission or membership | For all ages at parents discretion Thanks to electricity and modern technology, our lives are not as governed by the elements (rain, wind, sun – or lack of it) as they once were.

First Thursday Art Walk Thursday, October 3 | 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. The Museum is open to the public with free admission as part of Downtown Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk. Meet Johnson City, Tennessee collage artist Cathy Horner and see her exhibit in the Museum’s Harvill Gallery.

Second Saturday Free Admission Day Saturday, October 12 | 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.

All Aboard! Seasons: The Museum T-Shirt Design Contest Entry Deadline October 15 Children ages 3-12 can create an original drawing inspired by the Museum’s Huff & Puff Model Trains for a chance to have their design chosen to be printed on new kids t-shirts to be sold in Seasons.

Member Appreciation Movie Night Friday, October 25 | Doors open at 6:30 p.m., feature presentation starts at 7:00 p.m.| Geraldine Brame Turner Auditorium (located inside the Museum) Come celebrate the Halloween season with an exclusive, MEMBER ONLY family-friendly showing of Disney’s “Hocus Pocus.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:00 p.m. Complimentary movie-themed snacks will be served.

Seasons: The Museum Store Jewelry Sale Enjoy 10% off (members receive 20% off) all jewelry purchased during October. at Seasons: The Museum Store. Offer ends October 31, 2019.