Today at the Museum

• Our Waters, Our Life
  [ April 6, 2010 to June 29, 2010. ] In collaboration with our Gone Fishing exhibit, the Customs House Museum is proud to present Our Water, Our Life. This collection of photos by Jim Hancock captures the beauty of regional waterways. " In January of 2010, I set out to document the innate beauty and subtle artistic elements of our waters. When selecting and organizing [...]
• Collected Sketches: Drawings of F. Luis Mora
  [ March 1, 2010 to April 11, 2010. ] F. Luis Mora (1874 - 1940) was a Hispanic American figure painter, working in watercolor, oil, and tempera. He also produced drawings done in pen & ink and graphite. He is most known for his depictions of american life in the early 1900's. Mora was born in 1874 in Uruguay. His father was a sculptor from [...]
• Gone Fishing
  [ April 23, 2010 to August 11, 2010. ] Gone Fishing tells the story of the Cumberland River, and the history of regional fishing through artifacts, images, and text. This exhibit includes: Vintage lures, tackle boxes, traps, rods, and fishing accessories The Clarksville Bass Club (second oldest in the nation) Fish species of the Cumberland Kids sections: fishing game from the late 1800's, kid's tackle box, and a display [...]
• Bagels & Barbeque: The Jewish Experience in Tennessee
  [ April 14, 2010 to June 27, 2010. ] Chronicling the life of Jewish families during the Civil War and Reconstruction, Bagels & Barbeque focuses on their historic contributions during this period. Stories of interest include the beginnings of one of America's most respected newspaper empires, which began when 20 year-old Adolph Ochs, son of Julius and Bertha from Knoxville,  bought The Chattanooga Times [...]
• Modern Girls
  [ March 2, 2010 to April 18, 2010. ] Modern Girls is an exhibit I created in honor of Women's History Month. I wanted to recognize the talented contemporary women of Tennessee that are successful in the national, and for some worldwide, field of visual art. The participants of Modern Girls represent the entire state of Tennessee, and a variety of mediums. It is [...]
• Black Reginments War
  [ February 2, 2010 to May 2, 2010. ] An action figure exhibit showcasing African American Soldiers outfitted with gear from wars throughout the history of the United States.
• Ludie Amos Dolls
  [ January 20, 2010 to April 27, 2010. ] From quilters to potters, these handmade dolls cover all walks of life. Crafted with care, each of these detailed dolls have a spirit all their own. Ludie Amos, 74, began making her figures out of styrofoam. More recent works have been created in themed series and are made from polymer clay. To create the Artisan collection, [...]
• The 3rd Biennial Arts & Craft Juried Exhibition
  [ January 12, 2010 to April 3, 2010. ] This exhibit is the third biennial, juried arts and crafts show hosted by the Customs House Museum. It is a regional competition that features artists of various styles and mediums.