CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Produced by The Downtown Clarksville Association, First Thursday Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
The May Art Walk will be held May 3 from 5-8 p.m. at the shops and galleries on Public Square, Franklin Street, and Strawberry Alley.
Downtown Commons (215 Legion Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
The Downtown Commons is thrilled to join the First Thursday Art Walk for the first time in May 2018, and will feature It’s Relative.
Jeremiah & Jordan Johnson are a brother/sister duo with a unique sound and an eclectic taste in music. They are originally from a small town in West Michigan but now live in Nashville.
Downtown Artists Co-op (96 Franklin Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
Fantastic Chemistry: Cheating Sameness is a unique blend of two artists’ work. Jane Olson is a watercolor and collage artist, who admires abstract expressionist and impressionist artists. Regina Mick is an acrylic artist that likes to use many types of mediums. Both are contemporary artists that use bold colors creating abstract impressionistic varieties of work. Together this duo will create an eclectic show full of energy.
Riverview Inn (50 College Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
In conjunction with the May First Thursday Art Walk and a Meet the Candidate event for Kimberly Wiggins, The Riverview Inn is proud to host local photographer, Lucas Ryan Chambers.
The Framemaker (705 North Second Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
New Work by Jim Diehr
The Roxy Regional Theatre – Peg Harvill Gallery (100 Franklin Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
The Roxy Regional Theatre’s Peg Harvill Gallery is proud to host the exhibit “By Their Very Nature” by Tara Swalgren, during the May First Thursday Art Walk.
Hot Pita (136 Franklin Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
Hot Pita is thrilled to host local artist, Jane Olson, during the May First Thursday Art Walk.
DBOgallery (128 N. Second Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
DBOgallery will have its soft opening coinciding with the May First Thursday Art Walk. So as your out and about walking around, stop by 128 North second street in the Regions building.
Edward’s Steakhouse (107 Franklin Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
Edward’s Steakhouse is proud host local photographer, Tony Centonze, during the May 2018 First Thursday Art Walk.
Yada Yada Yada Deli (100 Strawberry Alley)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
Yada, Yada, Yada Deli is proud to support the May First Thursday Art Walk.
This month’s guest artists are Olasubomi Aka-Bashorum, the artist who was behind the brand-new “Starry Night Clarksville” mural, and Lucas Ryan Chambers, the creator of the “Faces of Downtown Clarksville.”
Customs House Museum (200 S. 2nd Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
The museum is open to the public with free admission as part of Downtown Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk.
Mildred & Mable’s (109 Franklin Street)
Rogate’s Boutique (115 Franklin Street)
Journey’s Eye Studio (131 Franklin Street)
Roux Americajun (101 Franklin Street)
Horsefeathers Pottery & Art Studio (94 Franklin Street)
Couture Crush (125 Franklin Street)
F&M Bank (50 Franklin Street)
