CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Customs House is holding a range of events throughout December. Additionally, there will be numerous galleries that will be showcased starting next month.
Tennessee Watercolor Society 37th Annual Juried Exhibition Traveling Show
Dec 2 – Jan 24 | Kimbrough Gallery
Sponsored in part by Grand Illumination Radiant Sponsors Margo & Jeff Purvis. Active since 1971, the Tennessee Watercolor Society is a membership organization dedicated to elevating the stature of watercolor painting and educating the public about the significance of the art form as an important, creative and permanent medium. This exhibit features 30 paintings from the annual juried show.
Jackets & Jerseys
Through March 21 | Hand Gallery
Jackets & Jerseys feature basketball and football letter jackets and team shirts from Burt High School, Clarksville
High and Vanderbilt, including some worn by Ted Young. Ted Young played forward at Vanderbilt before playing center/forward for the Isuzu team in Kawaski, Japan from 1983-1991. He was considered the most valuable player of
this championship team.
Anne Goetze: Pray to Love
Through Jan 17 | Orgain, Crouch & Bruner Galleries
Sponsored in part by Grand Illumination Radiant Sponsors B&V Inc. What began as a trip to Annecy, France, where her aunt was a nun, has grown into a traveling exhibition of inspired works for painter Anne Goetze. Pray to Love includes a dozen pieces with captions written by nuns and a film by
Nathan Collie. Goetze says of her story, “Through their lives, they have shown me, and the world, where true freedom really exists…it lies deep in the soul. Freedom comes from within.”
Capturing Character: The Portraits of Chantel Barber
Through Dec 31 | Harvill Gallery
Though artist Chantel Barber paints on a small scale, no larger than 8 x 10 inches, her portraits are full of emotion.
Her award-winning paintings are in private and public collections throughout the globe. Chantel resides in Bartlett, Tennessee where she creates and teaches private workshops in her studio as well as workshops throughout the
The United States and Canada.
Stitched Traditions: Quilts from the Collection
Through Dec 31 | Jostens Gallery
Sponsored by Clarksville Dental Center. Stitched Traditions includes quilts from the Museum collection dating back to 1830. These quilts range from traditional to crazy styles, each telling a story of its own.
Those Who Serve: Celebrating Women in the Military
Through Dec 31 | Lobby Gallery
In continuation of our 2020 Celebration of Women, we’re highlighting the stories of ten local women currently serving in the Fort Campbell community, including a combat medic specialist, musician, intel analyst, and more. This exhibit also features artifacts from the Museum collection.
Tools of the Trade
Through Jan 7 | Memory Lane
Displayed in Memory Lane on the Museum’s lower level, this exhibit features farm tools from days past. Come see tools from the Museum’s permanent collection that would have been used on working farms both big and small.
Watercolor Demo
Tuesday, Dec 1 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Kimbrough Gallery
Watercolor artists, Patsy Sharpe & Pat Patrick, will be here to kick off Noel Night Week. Pat will demo and Patsy will talk about watercolor travel packs and painting Plein air.
Tennessee Watercolor Society Exhibit Reception + First Thursday Art Walk
Thursday, Dec 3 | 5–7 p.m.
Join members of the Tennessee Watercolor Society to celebrate the opening of their exhibit in the Museum’s Kimbrough Gallery. While you’re there don’t forget to visit Noel Night at Seasons: The Museum Store! The Museum is open to the public with free admission as part of Downtown Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk.
Gallery Talk
Friday, Dec 11 | 12:15 pm | Orgain, Crouch & Bruner Galleries
Free with paid admission or membership. Join Exhibits Curator, Terri Jordan, and exhibiting artist, Anne Goetze, to discuss the exhibition Pray to Love, Goetze’s series of mixed media work.
Huff & Puff Express Model Trains: Snowflake Special
Exhibit open daily | Volunteer Train Crew members run trains Sundays, 1–4 p.m. and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Enjoy one of the largest model railroad layouts in the region transformed into a winter wonderland. Interact with this miniature world by making automobiles move and helicopters fly. The model train exhibit is open daily and themes change every season. Be sure to come in for a special run of the model trains on Friday, November 27, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 2–4 p.m.
Noel Night
Thursday, Dec 3 | 5–8 p.m.
Join us for a night filled with holiday cheer! Enjoy hot chocolate and holiday treats, live entertainment, Christmas storytime, the Huff & Puff Model Trains, and a very special guest from the North Pole!