By DAC
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – 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 more than 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 March Art Walk will be held March 6 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the shops and galleries on Public Square, Franklin Street, and Strawberry Alley. The participating businesses are listed below as well as a description of the work they will be exhibiting and services they will be offering during the event.
The Downtown Artists Co-op (96 Franklin Street)
Downtown Artists Co-op is proud to host “Passion for Creativity,” an exhibit of fine art by DAC member Tess-Marites B Lankovich.. Her exhibit of remarkable paintings and mixed media works will be on display March 4-30.
Edward’s Steakhouse (107 Franklin Street)
Stop in and warm up in Edward’s Steakhouse during the February First Thursday Art Walk.
The Framemaker (705 North 2nd Street, Ste B)
The Framemaker proudly presents an exhibit by artist Susan Tomi McGolrick. This exhibit is part of Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk on March 6, 2014. An opening reception will be held from5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The exhibit will remain on display at the Framemaker throughout the month of March during normal business hours (Mon. through Fri. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.).
The Runner’s Hub (127 Franklin Street) hosts group runs around Historic Downtown Clarksville every Thursday evening at 5:30.
The Roxy Regional Theatre – Peg Harvill Gallery (100 Franklin Street)
The Peg Harvill Gallery at the Roxy Regional Theatre is please to host local artist Billy Renkl for the March Art Walk.
Additional gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9am – 2pm.
For tickets to and information about our current production of William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” opening Friday, March 7 at 8pm, please visit www.roxyregionaltheatre.org or call the box office at 931.645.7699.
The Gilroy Neighborhood Pub (140 University Avenue)
Continue your evening of Art Walk down Franklin Street and stop in The Gilroy for a refreshing beverage and a great meal.
Customs House Museum (200 S. 2nd Street)
Sessions with Andy: Warhol Photography from the University of South Carolina Upstate 3/5-5/4
A rare exhibition of Andy Warhol’s photographic celebrity portraits are on loan from the University of South Carolina Upstate. Exhibition sponsored in part by the APSU Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts.
Women’s History Month: Family and Family Ties: An Installation by Sher Fick 3/6-5/4
For the sixth annual Women’s History Month exhibition, the Customs House Museum is featuring the work of contemporary female photographers and an installation by award-winning artist Sher Fick. Both shows fall under the theme of “family.”
TACA Regional Exhibition through 3/30
30 members of the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists exhibit tapestries, carvings, sculptures, paintings, embroideries, & photography.
The Art of Peach McComb through 3/30
Paintings by Nashville artist Peach McComb.
Couture Crush (101 Franklin Street)
Couture Crush will join the First Thursday Art Walk in March with a featured artist and will be open until 8 p.m. They will also be continuing their “candle for a cure” event, in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Champagne and refreshments will be provided!
Rogate’s (115 Franklin Street)
Rogate’s Boutique will feature the work of local photographer, Karla Tucker and her exhibit, “Milieu Series I.”
L&N Train Station (189 10th Street)
The Clarksville/Montgomery County Arts and Heritage Development Council will host an opening reception for an exhibit by Montgomery Central High School art students of Mike Andrews and Christopher Jarrell from 5 to 6 p.m., as part of the March First Thursday ArtWalk, March 6, at the L & N Train Station on the corner of Tenth and Commerce.
Sweet Memories Candy and Gift Shop (131 Franklin Street)
Stop in during the March First Thursday Art Walk for a sweet treat at our very own Sweet Memories Candy and Gift Shop located in Historic Downtown Clarksville.
Mildred & Mables (109 Franklin Street)
Mildred and Mable’s will stay open late for the First Thursday Art Walk. Stop in and see what they have to offer!
Trespass Gallery (110 Franklin Street, Suite 202)
We are excited to announce the opening of a new gallery in Historic Downtown Clarksville for the March First Thursday Art Walk. Trespass Gallery will be open for a soft opening with the official Grand Opening, Saturday, March 8th from 5-8 p.m.
The gallery will present a group exhibit featuring Local, National, and International artists. There will be work on the walls along with a special site specific installation by the duo of AK Llamas out of Nashville.
The Coup (118 University Avenue)
The Coup proudly supports the First Thursday Art Walk, each month, with different exhibits featuring the work of many local artists.
SMOOTHIE
The Art of Smoothness
featuring work by Austin Peay students
music by: Khamsin, The Hague
7-10 p.m.