CLARKSVILLE, TN − The upcoming events for Customs House Museum & Cultural Center for the month of November have been announced.
Exhibitions
Lisa Gleim: Keepers of the Animals, Through January 1 | Orgain & Bruner Galleries, Winner of the American Watercolor Association Exhibition Peoples’ Choice Award held at the Customs House Museum in 2021, Lisa is a Georgia artist working in oil and pastel. The theme of this exhibition relates to Native American lore.
Michael Griffin: A Wandering Palette, Through January 5 | Crouch Gallery, Michael Griffin is a native and resident of Nashville, TN, where he produces landscape oil paintings from his home state and from his travels to the American West and South Carolina’s Lowcountry.
Jill Mayo: Art Houses, Through January 8| Harvill Gallery, Papercraft artist, Jill Mayo, shares her 3-dimensional constructed houses, all of which are reflective of the work of famous artists.
Alison Fullerton: Fly Girls, through – January 25 | Kimbrough Gallery A, Nashville artist Alison Fullerton creates encaustic wax portraits of the Women Air Force Service Pilots, known as the WASPs. She worked with digital artist Lisa Reed Preston to enhance the images of the pilots from Texas Women’s University WASP archives.
Women in the Military, Through January 25 | Kimbrough Gallery B, This exhibit shares stories, photos, and artifacts from the Museum’s collection.
American Moments: The Art of Don Olea, Through January 26 | Jostens Gallery, In American Moments, Don Olea narrates moments of the U.S. military through his watercolors, to honor and tell the story of those who came before him serving with honor and distinction. As an Airborne Infantry veteran, Olea’s realism in his creative work serves the historical military art genre and shares the story to fellow veterans, family members and all art patrons who view the exhibition at the Customs House Museum.
Events
Red Cross Blood Drive, November 1| 10 am – 3 pm |US Bank Dining Room, By Appointment Only, save lives by giving blood! The Customs House Museum and local Red Cross chapter are hosting a blood drive that is open to the public. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter ‘Customs House’ to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of your appointment.
First Thursday Art Walk, November 7 | 5 – 8 pm | Free to the public, Mark your calendars for November’s Art Walk! The Customs House Museum offers free admission during First Thursday Art Walk from 5 – 8 pm.
Programs
Sundays at 3:00: The Road to the White House with Dr. Michael E. Bednarczuk, November 3 | 3 pm | Turner Auditorium | Free to the public; does not include museum admission, This November for Sundays at 3:00, elections prompt questions – why do we pick presidents the way we do? And, who’s going to win this fall? Join us for November’s Sundays at 3:00, as Dr. Michael Bednarczuk, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Austin Peay State University, addresses these political questions and helps us understand the structure, conflict, and consequences of our elections. Register today at customshousemuseum.org/events.
Homeschool Fieldtrip Day, November 5 | All ages, with adult, Free for Customs House Museum members; $3 per student and $5 per adult for nonmembers. The first Tuesday of each month, local homeschool families are invited to experience a day of exploration and learning. For more information, contact Curator of Education Stephanie Stafford at stephanie@customshousemuseum.org
Art & More, November 5 | 10:30 am – 12:15 pm| All ages, with adult $25 for the semester. Join us for our two-part class. Art & More is a combination of an instructor-led art class to cover art standards and an educator-led exhibit tour with cross-curricular topics. For additional information, please contact Curator of Education Stephanie Stafford at stephanie@customshousemuseum.org. Click HERE to register.
Storytime & Craft: Fall for All, November 7 | 10:30 am | All ages, with adult Free with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio. Join us for a cozy autumn-themed Storytime & Craft! We’ll be reading When Autumn Falls by Kelli Nidey and A Fall Ball for All by Jamie A. Swenson. After the stories, children will get creative with a hands-on craft, making their very own autumn sunflower to take home. This will be fun and festive, and perfect for families to enjoy the wonders of fall together. All parents are expected to participate with and supervise their children.
Sunday Studio: Painting with Sarah Spillers, November 17| 2 pm – 4pm | Third Sunday of each month | Ages 16+, Free, with registration required; does not include Customs House Museum admission, teaming up with APSU’s Community School of the Arts, we present Sunday Studio—a workshop series for adults. This November, embrace the autumn spirit by painting a harvest-themed still life. This workshop is FREE, and all materials are included, but registration is required. For ages 16+. Register Here!
Storytime & Craft: A Turkey for Dinner, November 21| 10:30 am | All ages, with adult, Free with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio. Join us for a Thanksgiving-themed Storytime & Craft! We’ll be reading A Turkey for Thanksgiving by Eve Bunting and A Plump and Perky Turkey by Teresa Bateman—two delightful tales full of humor and holiday spirit. After the stories, kids can dive into a fun craft, making a colorful coffee filter turkey to celebrate the season. All parents are expected to participate with and supervise their children.
Sunday Studio: Mold-making with Luke Warren, November 24| 2 pm – 4pm | Ages 16+, Free, with registration required; does not include Customs House Museum admission, Join us for a BONUS Sunday Studio in November! Teaming up with APSU’s Community School of the Arts, we present Sunday Studio—a workshop series for adults. We are pleased to welcome APSU sculpture professor and artist, Luke Warren, as he leads us through the process of life-casting. This workshop is FREE, and all materials are included, but registration is required. Register Here!
Family Art Saturday: Fall Leaf Mobile; watercolor, November 30 | 10 am – 12 pm & 2 – 4 pm | Ages 3+, with adult, Free with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio, join us at the museum for a wonderful fall day filled with fun and creativity! This month, we’re excited to invite families to craft their very own fall leaf mobiles. Using a variety of colorful leaves, strings, and natural materials, participants of all ages will create beautiful, hanging decorations that capture the essence of the season. This hands-on activity is perfect for everyone, fostering creativity and providing a wonderful way to celebrate the beauty of fall together! *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 – 4 pm, Wednesdays 10 am – 12 pm, Fridays 10 am – 12 pm and the last Saturday of each month 1 – 4 pm, There are only a few days left to experience the spooky fun of our model train exhibit, where Halloween magic brings the tracks to life with thrilling adventures! But don’t worry—Santa Claus will soon be arriving, and our winter transformation is just around the corner. Our model train exhibit is open daily, so keep an eye out for what surprises might be coming down the tracks!