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 April Art Walk will be held April 5 from 5-8 p.m. at the shops and galleries on Public Square, Franklin Street, and Strawberry Alley.

Downtown Artists Co-op (96 Franklin Street)
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TWO: Two artists, two friends, two styles
Beverly Parker and Bob Privett are exhibiting their unique styles in April. Open Reception on April 5, 2018 from 5-8pm.
APRIL WINDOW EXHIBIT: Autism Awareness
Dozens of artworks from CMCSS students and DAC members will decorate the DAC’s River Window to bring awareness to Autism Awareness month and to show the connections that art makes in growth and education of those with Autism.

The Framemaker (705 North Second Street)
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New Work by Five
The Framemaker proudly presents new work by Five.

The Roxy Regional Theatre – Peg Harvill Gallery (100 Franklin Street)
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The Roxy Regional Theatre’s Peg Harvill Gallery is proud to host the work of Don Gilman, during the April First Thursday Art Walk.
Don S. Gilman 1924 – 2012
WW II Army artist in South Pacific at General McArthur’s HQ.
Broadway Scenic Designer for Rogers and Hammerstein, under Jo Melzeiner.
Live television; movies; theater and commercials sets. Television series including, “Your Hit Parade;” “Philco Theater;” “Bell Telephone Hour;” “RCA Theater;” “Playhouse 90;” Director, Worthington Minor. “Sgt. Bilko,.” TV Series.and others. Designer for Nat Heiken, Producer.
Teacher of design at McCarter Playhouse, Princeton; Catholic University, Washington, DC;
Art Students League, NYC; and Cooper Union, NYC.
Graduate Architect and Interior Decorator. Member of both professional associations.

Hot Pita (136 Franklin Street)
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Hot Pita is thrilled to host local artist, Jane Olson, during the April First Thursday Art Walk.

Edward’s Steakhouse (107 Franklin Street)
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Edward’s Steakhouse is proud host local photographer, Lucas Ryan Chamber, during the April First Thursday Art Walk.

Yada Yada Yada Deli (100 Strawberry Alley)
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The mother of two girls, Candy Neissen is a carpenter by day and artist by nights and weekends. She is also an APSU graduate of 2016 with a BFA in Ceramics. As for her artwork, she has been working on new drawings deriving from photos taken during her Surveying job saying “I photographed either items I found on the job sites, tools used in the field or selfies so i can see myself in a surveying situation.”

F&M Bank (50 Franklin Street)
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F&M Bank is proud to host Ken and Melody Shipley during the April First Thursday Art Walk.

Customs House Museum (200 S. 2nd Street)
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)

Lilac Mums (127 Franklin Street)

Couture Crush (125 Franklin Street)