CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Here are some things happening at the Customs House this February.

Museum Exhibitions

Robert McCurley: Due South

Feb 2 – April 25 | Kimbrough Gallery

Sponsored in part by Grand Illumination Radiant Sponsor Bill Orgain
Robert McCurley’s Due South displays a side of the Southern region that’s pure, romantic, and pictorial. It’s deep-rooted in beauty, tradition, religion, and simplicity – a side that everyone can appreciate and enjoy. His photographic education includes classes at the former Southeastern Center for the Photographic Arts in Atlanta, GA, workshops with Keith Carter, Magnum photographers David Alan Harvey and Alex Webb as well as countless hours studying the work of influential artists. His photographs have been exhibited in a variety of venues and galleries across the U.S.

Clarence Cameron White

Feb 1 – Mar 7 | Lobby

Clarence Cameron White was born August 10, 1879, in Clarksville, Tennessee to Dr. James W. White and Jennie Scott White. At age 8, he was given a violin by his grandfather. He went on to become one of America’s most exceptional
composers and violinists of the first half of the twentieth century. White played many well-known concert halls in the United States and Europe. This exhibit features some of White’s personal items from the Museum collection.

Life Work: The Art of Juliette Aristides

Through Mar 31 | Orgain & Bruner Galleries

Sponsored in part by Grand Illumination Radiant Sponsors Jacqueline & Ned Crouch Seattle-based, realist artist Juliette Aristides teaches workshops both nationally and internationally. She also exhibits in solo and group shows nationally. Aristides is the author of several books, including Classical Drawing Atelier: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practice and Lessons in Classical Painting. She is Vice President and Co-founder of the Da Vinci
Initiative. Her work has been featured in magazines such as Art Connoisseur, American Art Collector, and others.

Audry Deal-McEver: Botanical Extravagance

Through Mar 28 | Jostens Gallery

Over the past 6 years, ceramic artist Audry Deal-McEver has had work in over 40 solo and group exhibits across the U.S., including venues as diverse as the American Museum of Ceramic Art, the Reece Museum of Fine Art, the Nashville
International Airport and various nature centers/botanical conservatories. McEver currently teaches at Watkins College of Art, Design, and Film’s Community Education Program workshop centers across the country and privately out of her home studio.

Lisa Jennings: Coming Home

Through Apr 18 | Crouch Gallery

Sponsored in part by Grand Illumination Radiant Sponsor F&M Bank. The combination of creating with rock, paper, and wood has been a magical journey for Lisa Jennings for over 20 years. Jennings started out with fibrous pre-dyed, colored papers and worked her way into tall sculptural forms that appear to come directly from the nature around her.

Mango: New Work by Symphony Medley

Through Feb 28 | Harvill Gallery

Symphony Medley is a Clarksville artist working in printmaking, ceramics, and painting. Medley’s expressive paint strokes and engaging color schemes exhibited in “Mango” add flavor to her thought-provoking compositions. She is a recent graduate of Austin Peay State University and her work has been shown in many regional venues.

Jackets & Jerseys

Through March 21 | Hand Gallery

Jackets & Jerseys features 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 Kawasaki, Japan from 1983-1991. He was considered the most valuable player on this championship team.

Museum Programs

Museum Discovery Quest

Free with paid admission or membership | Developed for school-age children

Free Take It N’ Make It Activity

Museum Discovery Quests are self-guided adventures that offer a fun exploration through the Museum. Kids can experience exhibits and artifacts in new and entertaining ways that pique their curiosity and captivate their attention. The theme changes regularly. Bonus: Complete the MDQ and receive a free Take It N’ Make It activity packet to create a fun project at home.

Huff & Puff Express Model Trains: Snowflake Special
Exhibit open daily | Volunteer Train Crew members run trains Sundays, 1–4 pm and Wednesdays, 10 am–12 pm

Enjoy one of the largest model railroad layouts in the region transformed into a winter wonderland with a snow-covered backdrop and trains flying past toy shops, ice skaters, and hot cocoa-drinkers. Interact with this miniature world by making automobiles move and helicopters fly. The model train exhibit is open daily and themes change every season.

The Museum will be open during our regular business hours.