CLARKSVILLE, TN − Artist Arline Mann will debut her first solo museum exhibition, The Forever House, at the Customs House Museum on August 7. This collection of watercolor paintings is inspired by the Elder House, a historic 1920s estate atop Elder Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
The Elder House was built by George Saffarrans Elder, a businessman who acquired over 3,000 acres to create a family home. Over a century later, the home remains largely unchanged. When Mann and her husband, Bob Katz, became its stewards, the house’s quiet grandeur and historical charm became Mann’s muse.
“The Elder House isn’t just a home; it’s a storybook of craftsmanship and the spirit of those who lived there,” said Arline Mann. “The reasons we chose the house – the wonder of it – are the same feelings I wanted to project in the paintings.”
Mann’s artistic journey began after a distinguished career as a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs. Driven by the same traits that fueled her career, she quickly transitioned into the art world, with her work exhibited at the National Arts Club and The Salmagundi Club in New York, as well as regionally at Chattanooga’s River Gallery.
Exhibition Details:
- What: The Forever House – A watercolor exhibition by Arline Mann
- Where: Customs House Museum, 200 S 2nd St, Clarksville, TN
- When: August 7 – October 26
- Opening Reception: Limited availability. Please contact Ashley or Melissa for guest list inquiries.
For more information, visit www.customshousemuseum.org.