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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – 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 February being American Heart Month, several businesses will be supporting the American Heart Association with donations or a percentage of sales going to the association. In addition, we encourage people to participate in National Wear Red Day on February 6 and wear red to promote awareness of heart disease in women.

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 February Art Walk will be held February 5th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the shops and galleries on Public Square, Franklin Street, and Strawberry Alley.

The Downtown Artists Co-op (96 Franklin Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
Downtown Artists Co-op (DAC) is proud to announce our 4th Annual Juried Photography Exhibition. This Photography Expo will feature the best photography from local and regional photographers. The DAC will be serving up delicious appetizers, punch and wine for the opening.

Edward’s Steakhouse (107 Franklin Street)
Edward’s Steakhouse is proud to host local artist, Sandy Hart and local photographer, David Smith, during the February First Thursday ArtWalk.
A percentage of all food sales during the First Thursday Art Walk will go to the American Heart Association.
The Roxy Regional Theatre – Peg Harvill Gallery (100 Franklin Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
The Roxy Regional Theatre’s Peg Harvill Gallery will feature country music-themed posters from Nashville’s historic letterpress shop Hatch Show Print to accompany their upcoming production of the hilarious classic country musical HONKY TONK ANGELS, playing February 13 through March 7.

The Gilroy Neighborhood Pub (140 University Avenue)

Customs House Museum (200 S. 2nd Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
The Customs House Museum will be open and free to the public during the February First Thursday Art Walk. The Customs House Museum will also donate 15% of that days store sales to the American Heart Association. There will also be 15% off valentines sale that night on Jewelry. Remember, museum members get an extra 5% off on jewelry too.

The Framemaker (705 North Second Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
New Photographs by Jonathan Wheeler
The Framemaker proudly presents “New Photographs by Jonathan Wheeler”. The exhibit is part of Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk on February 5, 2015. An opening reception will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Framemaker will also be donating a portion of their sales during the February First Thursday Art Walk to the American Heart Association.

Rogate’s Boutique (115 Franklin Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
Rogate’s Boutique is proud to host local artist, Jennifer Suits for the February First Thursday Art Walk.
Rogate’s Boutique will also be supporting the American Heart Association during the February First Thursday Art Walk.

Mildred & Mables (109 Franklin Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
Mildred and Mable’s will be open late during the February First Thursday Art Walk.
Donations for the American Heart Association will be accepted from 5pm to 8pm that night.

Couture Crush (101 Franklin Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
Couture Crush will stay open late for the February First Thursday Art Walk.
Couture Crush will be taking donations for the American Heart Association from 5pm – 8pm that evening.

The Well (224 Union Street)
ARTIST INFORMATION:
The Well, located at 224 Union Street, will be displaying works from the local Well community. One of the local artists at The Well will be guiding an art class. If you are interested in joining the lesson RSVP to 941-802-2889 or to thewell@trentoncrossingchurch.com.