CLARKSVILLE, TN – Listed below are all events happening at the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center in the month of January.

Museum exhibitions

Roger Dale Brown: Capturing the Essence, January 6 – February 26 | Crouch Gallery. Roger Dale Brown has made it his life’s work to connect deeply to places around the world, incorporating knowledge of their nature, history, architecture and culture in his creative process. This collection of plein air landscapes showcases his passion and admiration for the outdoors.

Maria D’Souza: From Dreams, January 11 – March 19 | Orgain & Bruner Galleries. Using the world’s most iconic animals as the raw form, Maria D’Souza combines design, color and dimension to create beaded skull works that stylistically range from western to contemporary.

Making a Difference, January 19 – February 26 | Harvill Gallery.  Celebrate Black History Month with these stories of trailblazers from Clarksville’s African American community.

Art of the Horse, January 30 – April 9 | Kimbrough Gallery. This invitational show features a variety of 2D and 3D works of art inspired by the equine. Artists include Jill Soukup, Booth Malone, Matt Flint, Mary Ross Bushholz, Sandy Graves, Rox Corbett, Shawn Cameron and more.

Nights & Cities: Impressions in Lithography, January 10 – February 26 | Jostens Gallery.  Richard Florsheim (1916 – 1979) was an American painter, lithographer and sculptor who studied and exhibited across Europe, Chicago, New York and beyond. His work is in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art and right here at the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center.

Lori Putnam: Far from Home, through January 3 | Crouch Gallery.  Recognized for her expressive brushwork, contemporary compositions and intelligent use of color, Nashville native Lori Putnam paints small to medium-sized works en plein air and creates large paintings in her studio. Far from Home features works inspired by her world travels.

A Simpler Life: Photographs by Carl Wilson, through January 8 | Jostens Gallery.  In this new series of photographs, Carl Wilson features scenes of the land, animals and people of rural Kentucky.

Tennessee Watercolor Society Biennial Traveling Exhibition, through January 29 | Kimbrough Gallery.  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. This traveling show, sponsored by the Lyndhurst Foundation, features 30 paintings selected from the 2022 Juried Biennial Exhibition.

Jill Mayo: Paper Dreams, through January 29 | Lobby. Artist Jill Mayo’s whimsical 3D paper structures are hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind and full of surprises. Originally from North Jersey, Mayo now calls Tennessee home. Experienced in many mediums, all of her art tells a story.

Museum events

First Thursday Art Walk, Jan 4, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m., free to the public. The Museum offers free admission during First Thursday Art Walk Clarksville from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Champagne & Chocolate, Feb 3, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. $75 tickets. The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center’s premier winter fundraiser, Champagne & Chocolate, is back for the first time since 2020! Invite your date or a group of friends to this evening soiree and indulge in a selection of savory and sweet bites, and of course, champagne & chocolate! Place your bids in the silent auction packed with unique art pieces and donated items perfect for a Valentine’s Day gift for your love. Live music and a wine pull add to the fun of the night!

Museum programs

Storytime & Craft, Jan 5 & 19, 10:30 am | All ages, with adult. Free with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio.  Join us in the Family Art Studio to read our favorite children’s books and create fun winter-themed crafts! *All parents are expected to participate with and supervise their children.

Family Art Saturday: Snowflake Painting, Jan 28, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. | Ages 3+, with adult. Free with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio. We’re wishing for a snowy winter! Create your own snowflakes in this creative painting experience; perfect for the whole family! Some paints may stain, please dress accordingly.
*All parents are expected to participate with and supervise their children.

F&M Bank Huff & Puff Express Model Trains, exhibit open daily | Trains run Sundays 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Fridays 10 a.m.– 12 p.m. and the last Saturday of each month 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy one of the largest model railroad layouts in the region boasting a miniature castle, UFO and scenic landscape. Interact with the miniature world by making automobiles move and helicopters fly. The model train exhibit is open daily, and themes change every season.

Holiday schedule

New Year’s, the Museum is open on New Year’s Eve (12/31) and closed on New Year’s Day (1/1).