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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 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 August Art Walk will be held August 7 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)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
The August First Thursday Art Walk will feature the DAC’s Fourth Regional Art Exposition. The 2014 RAE will be on display from August 7 -28th.
The Downtown Artist Co-Op will also feature artist, Connie L. Dunn, in the windows.
Edward’s Steakhouse (107 Franklin Street)
Edward’s Steakhouse is proud to host local photographer, David Smith, during the August First Thursday Art Walk.
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)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
The Peg Harvill Gallery at the Roxy Regional Theatre is pleased to host local photographer Greg Williamson for the August First Thursday Art Walk. His show, “Greased Lightning’” will feature a black and white collection of photographs of cars from the past.
The Gilroy Neighborhood Pub (140 University Avenue)
Customs House Museum (200 S. 2nd Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
Serving Abroad: Through Their Eyes Through Sept 7
Greg Williamson: With the Troops Through Aug 31
Paul Harmon: Inner Voices Through Sept 7
The Outsiders: Folk Art from the Hicks & Vander Elst Collections Through Sept 7
Technically Speaking Through September 7
My Own Backyard: The Art of Patsy Sharpe Through Aug 31
Sweet Memories Candy and Gift Shop (131 Franklin Street)
Mildred & Mables (109 Franklin Street)
Our Primitive Kountry (120A Strawberry Alley)
Trespass Gallery (139A Franklin Street)
Trespass Gallery will be closed during the August First Thursday Art Walk.
Couture Crush (101 Franklin Street)
The Alley (101 Strawberry Alley)
L & N Train Station (189 10th Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
Dr. Harold Vann will discuss his new book, “Coping with Life: Finding Joy in Dealing with Troubles,” at the L & N Train Station, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. as part of the First Thursday Artwalk, Aug. 7.
The Framemaker (705 North Second Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
The Trick is in the Landing
New Work by Laura King and Alex Wurts