Exhibits:
Dane Carder: Ghosts and Hopes
Oct 23 – 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
Oct 4 – 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
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
Oct 23 – Jan 5
Award-winning wildlife sculptor and painter exhibits new works in the Kimbrough gallery

Day of the Dead
Oct 2 – Dec 1
Lobby exhibit including art coffins by Atlanta-based Neoclassical Southern Gothic artist Margaret Mroczek, a Day of the Dead altar, and Retablos and ex-votos from the collection of Olen Bryant

Activities:
Let’s Find: Animal Faces
November 13 & 14, 10:30 a.m. – 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 are going on a safari! If you would like, bring your camera and have your picture taken with some of Cindy Billingsley’s beautiful painted and sculpted animals. 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, plus $1 per child. Siblings are always welcome.

Family Funday: “Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!”
Friday, November 29, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
After the turkey, after the 6 a.m. shopping, and before or instead of the football, gather the kids and out of town company for some crafty animal antics at the museum. Bring your camera and have your picture taken with the Wild Ones, the painted and sculpted animals by Cindy Billingsley.

This activity is free with your paid admission or museum membership. For more information about programs, contact Sue Lewis at (931) 648-5780.

The museum will be closed Monday, November 11th for Veterans Day and Thursday, November 23rd for Thanksgiving Day.

The Customs House Museum is located at 200 S. Second Street. For more information, call 931-648-5780 or visit the museum’s website.