Exhibits:
Leslie Shiels: Dizygotic Through November 2
Ohio artist Leslie Shiels explores the concept of twins through depictions of animals. The paintings in this series are mirror images that are supported by the allegory of Fraternal twins; very much the same but completely different and sometimes opposite.
Women Painting Women Through November 2
Customs House Museum celebrates women artists with its annual exhibit. This year’s slate of artists hailing from Tennessee, California, Georgia, and Ohio, offer a variety of artistic views of the female form.
Even When: Recent Works by Susan Bryant and Billy Renkl Through October 26
New works from husband and wife team Susan Bryant and Billy Renkl, including both individual and collaborative pieces.
Richard Hogan: My View Through October 31
Margaret Evangeline: From the Collection Through October 31
Margaret Evangeline is a contemporary painter, sculptor, and installation artist who lives and works in New York City. See her paintings from the museum collection, including our never-before displayed “Flag Veil River.”
Aletha Carr: New Connections Through October 31
Carr’s assemblages consist of discarded objects, such as marbles, action figures, and electronics. Her work is a reminder of our collective history, and observing it is an act of remembering and re-interpreting.
Activities:
This Month in the Children’s Room: The Wonders of Light
Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
October’s activities feature shadows, optical illusions, reflections, prisms, mirrors, books, puzzles, crafts, toys, games, poems, and the eye, as well as the sun, moon, and stars. Activities vary weekly. The Children’s Room is located in the Kimbrough Gallery. These activities are included in your regular admission.
Family Day: Bubble Blast in the Courtyard
Saturday, Oct. 4th, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Come test our bubble-makers or bring one of your own. Remember, just about anything you can blow through is a potential bubble-maker. The activities in the courtyard are free to all. Regular admission will be charged for touring the museum. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held October 25th, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Let’s Find: Bugs
Oct. 8th & 9th, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Children 2 – 5 years old and their adults are invited to help Ms. Sue look for bugs in the museum. We will also read a story and make a craft. This activity is free with your paid admission or museum membership. Siblings are always welcome.
Fall Break Model Trains
Our model trains will be making special runs for Fall Break! Oct. 14th & 16th, 1 – 3 p.m. and Oct. 15th & 17th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Art & Lunch Film: Man Ray: Prophet of Avant-Garde
October 23rd, 12:00 p.m.
Bring your lunch and enjoy a film on artist Man Ray. In conjunction with the exhibit Even When: Recent Works by Susan Bryant and Billy Renkl. Free admission to film. Bagged lunches welcome.
Pumpkin Palooza
Oct. 28th, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The Customs House Museum will be holding a carved and painted pumpkin contest in both youth (ages 10-17) and adult (ages 18 and up) categories. Entry fee is $3 for youth and $5 for adults. Entries will be accepted Oct. 24th and 25th. A Pumpkin Palooza event will be held on Oct. 28th, where ribbons and awards will be announced. Palooza admission is free to contestants or anyone in costume! For contest guidelines and how to enter, see our website at www.customshousemuseum.org
The Museum will be closed Monday, October 13th for Columbus Day.
Customs House Museum
200 S. Second Street Clarksville, TN
931-648-5780
www.customshousemuseum.org