Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum unveils its third annual Women’s History Month exhibition on March First with the Ladies First. This two-fold exhibit features beautiful vintage clothing and accessories from the museum collection, enhanced by works of Tennessee women artists. Each work of art is a self portrait symbolizing where the women see themselves as a female and artist at this moment of time.
The artists include women ranging from art students to nationally known professionals. Curator Terri Jordan states, “Last year, we brought in very talented contemporary artists and let them select the pieces they wanted to exhibit. The result was a very cohesive presentation of two and three dimensional works, many dealing with social issues of our time. This year, I wanted to create a more personal and intimate exhibit. These women run the gamut of ages and styles, but will be creating under a common theme.”
Included in this year’s show are Alison Oakes, Denise Stewart Sanabria, Camille Engel, who was named by Fine Art Connoisseur magazine as one of our nation’s top three artist’s to watch, Sandra Paynter Washburn, Miami Basel participant Sher Fick, and Edie Maney, among others.
Along with Ladies First, which runs through May 1st, the museum will be hosting several programs. Included in the line up is a “Girls Night Out” on Friday, March 4th. The museum will stay open from 5 pm to 8 pm for women only with cocktails, and discussions with some of the exhibiting artists. Beauty inside & Out is a ticketed event on March 12th addressing women’s beauty and health issues. This half-day special includes brunch and guest speaker Dr. David H. Haase, among its line-up. On March 16th, there will be an Art & Lunch film on Frida Kahlo, and on the 27th, a “Chick-flick” screening. Admission to both films is free.
About the Customs House Museum
Located at the corner of Second and Commerce Streets, the Customs House Museum is the second largest general museum in Tennessee. Regular museum hours are 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1 to 5 pm on Sundays. Adult admission is $7, Sr. Citizens and College ID $5, Ages 6 to 18 $3, and under six is free. For more information on above events contact Terri Jordan, Exhibits Curator, at 931-648-5780 or terri@customshousemuseum.org.
