CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) See a list of exhibits and activities planned for January at the Customs House Museum.
Exhibits:
Robert Schoolfield: The Layers of Up & Down January 3 – January 30 Planters Bank Peg Harvill Gallery Chattanooga artist Robert Schoolfield marks the start of the series of exhibits curated by Nashville Arts Magazine with his series of mixed media paintings. This exhibit is sponsored by Nashville Arts Magazine.
Sloane Bibb: Storied Elements January 11 – February 28 Crouch Gallery Wood, metal, paper, found objects, tar, and wax make up Atlanta artist Sloane Bibb’s mixed media pieces. Simple motifs, including nature and the female form, stand in measured contrast to the quirky compositions, pointed imagery and high-low mix of materials.
Denise Stewart Sanabria: Misappropriated Mythology Altars January 12 – March 4 Jostens Gallery Where does mythology originate? Who gets to define and invent it? How much of our older Western Mythology is relevant now, and how would it be updated? Using Byzantine decoration, Faberge egg bling, Medieval religious altar construction, and 21st century design standards, Denise Stewart Sanabria has created secular cultural altars dedicated to who we are and what we value and obsess about.
Narrative Illusions: The Visions of Mindy Herrin January 16 – May 6 Orgain & Bruner Galleries Mindy Herrin’s narrative sculpture is created with a combination of metal and alternative materials. Organic by nature, her forms use materials for their tactile properties, creating pieces that move, have the appearance of flesh, and hint to the adventures of being female in everyday life.
The Art of Mixed Media Inspired Artists January 16 – March 11 Kimbrough Gallery Mixed Media Inspired Artists (MMIA) is an artists collective founded by Sandra Washburn. Specializing in acrylic/mixed media, this exhibit showcases artwork from their members.
Helping Around the House: Toys from the Museum Collection November 15 – January 24 Memory Lane See a variety of toys from the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center’s permanent collection.
Doggerels: The Illustrations of Edward Gilman November 22 – January 28 Memory Lane Edward R. Gilman was a World War I U.S. Navy artist, painting ships while stationed at Charlestown Harbor in Boston. He moved to New York to work as an illustrator. His lithograph printing included such clients as United Fruit, Betty Crocker, and Coca-Cola. Doggerels is brought to the Museum courtesy of Jane and Gerry Gilman.
Activities:
Champagne & Chocolate 2018 Thursday, January 25th, 5:30 p.m. On Thursday, January 25th, 2018, Champagne and Chocolate is back for its ninth installment to benefit the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at the Museum. Don’t miss this signature event of the winter season! This elegant and highly popular event features champagne, along with delectable hors d’oeuvres and scrumptious desserts. Live music will set the mood for active bidding in the evening’s silent auction, where you will find gift baskets, jewelry, and original artwork. Proceeds from the event and silent auction go towards supporting the mission of the Customs House Museum & Cultural Center. Tickets to this event are $50 per person and are on sale now! To order, call us at the museum at 931648-5780, visit the museum, or purchase online at http://champagnechocolate2018.eventbrite.com.
Second Saturday Free Admission: There’s Snow Place like the Family Art Studio this January! Saturday, January 13, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. The museum is open to the public with free admission as part of our Second Saturday Free Admission Day from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. We’ll be making paper snowflakes and snowmen in the Family Art Studio; this activity is included with no charge. Enjoy our winter art activities all month long.
All activities are free with your museum membership. Non-members pay regular admission fees. For more information contact Ms. Sue at sue@customshousemuseum.org or 931-648-5780.
Closings: The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center will be closed Monday, January 1 in observance of New Years Day and Monday, January 15 for Martin Luther Kind, Jr. Day.