Exhibits:

Dane Carder: Ghosts and Hopes Through Jan 12
“This body of work is not simply about the Civil War. It is about an emotion: the layered, all-encompassing emotion that accompanies a life lived. It is about being passionate enough to fight, compassionate enough to grieve, honest enough to be open. It is about ghosts and hopes.” – Dane Carder

Entangled Roots: The Art of Jennifer Bowman Through Jan 5
Being a self-taught artist has given Jennifer the freedom to explore and experiment while absorbing inspiration from nature, the city streets, a rustic old warehouse, or even a quiet afternoon. While utilizing a variety of mediums she creates layers of rich earth tones consisting of mostly acrylic, coffee, glaze, and oil, with a foundation of molding paste for a textural effect.

The Surreal World of Mindy Herrin Through Dec 29
Mindy Herrin is a metal-smithing professor, sculptor, and figurative artist. “I use elements of nature and the body to create narrative objects, jewelry, and sculpture. My pieces are fabricated, or made from parts in order to contrast organic and mechanical imagery. I use mechanisms to creature visual structure, perform a function, or define a restriction. For me it is necessary to cross the lines of reality when describing a concept, or idea.”

Cindy Billingsley: Wild Ones Through Jan 5
Award-winning wildlife sculptor and painter exhibits new works in the Kimbrough gallery

Activities:

Sunday Family Fun: Making Things to Play With
December 8, 1 – 4 p.m.

What could you play with if you did not have video games or a computer? All you would need is some paper, boxes, string, large buttons, and pictures cut out of magazines, as well as a little glue and a lot of imagination.
Take a look at the toys in the museum lobby; then join us in the classroom to make some of your own. This event is free with your museum membership or paid admission.

Let’s Find: Shadows & Reflections
December 18 & 19, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Children 3 – 5 years old and their grown-ups are invited to explore the museum from a child’s perspective. This month we will be looking for our shadows and reflections. Come see what you look like in a very funny mirror. We will also read a story and make a craft. This activity is free to museum members. Non-members pay the regular adult admission of $7. Siblings are always welcome. For program information contact Ms. Sue at (931) 648-5780.

Snowflake Special Model Trains

The model trains will make special runs on December 26 & 27 and January 2 & 3 from 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Please stop by to say “thank you” to Henry Livingstone, one of our volunteer engineers. It is our volunteer train crew that has kept the trains running for twenty-four years! Ask Ms. Sue or one of the engineers how you can become a crew member.

The museum will be closed December 24th and 25th for Christmas and January 1st for New Year’s Day.

Customs House museum is located at 200 S. Second Street. For more information, call 931-648-5780 or visit www.customshousemuseum.org.