2nd Stop TnWS Traveling Watercolor Exhibition/West Tennessee Regional Art Center

Tennessee Watercolor Society is proud to announce the 2nd stop for our 2010 Traveling Watercolor Exhibition at the West Tennessee Regional Art Center, 1200 Main Street in Humboldt from September 1st-October 27. WTRAC is Tennessee's only permanent fine arts museum between Nashville and Memphis. The public is invited to the reception on October 3, Sunday, 2-4. Region I members who have paintings in the Traveling show include: *Barbara Champlin (Blue View), Sandra Carpenter (Cold Day in May), *Kay Coop (Decaying Elegance), Fred Rawlinson (*Ground Cover), Shelton Simpson (Water Lilies), Mary Spellings ("K" is for Kaiser), and Tuva Stephens (Let the Light Shine Through). Juror, George James selected this group of 30 paintings from the 32nd Exhibition held in Chattanooga in May.
*denotes award winners)


This will be a wonderful opportunity for teachers, students and lovers of art to view both permanent and rotating exhibitions. Dates for viewing the TnWS Exhibition consisting of the collection of 30 water media artworks will be September 1st-October 27. For group tours, please call ahead for reservations. Bill Hickerson is the museum director.

731.784.1787

Hours:
Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday - Sunday Groups tours by appointment

Closed Holidays Admission:
Downstairs Gallery Free!
Upstairs Gallery $2

Directions:

From Interstate 40:
Take Exit 80A and head north on the Highway 45 By-pass. Continue for 10 miles and then turn LEFT onto US-45W BR / E MAIN ST. Continue to follow E MAIN ST. End at 1200 Main Street.

For travel from other areas, please call 731.784.1787

TnWS Traveling Exhibition-Customs House Museum

*These are exciting times as TnWS Exhibition travels across Tennessee!

The Customs House Museum is showcasing the award winners of this year’s Tennessee Watercolor Society’s Biennial Juried Exhibit, recently held in Chattanooga. The exhibition begins July 1 through August 27 in Clarksville. The reception is Thursday, August 19, 6-8pm. Terri Jordan, curator, said that the artists and their families are welcome to attend, as it is the regular event for the museum members. (Photo: "Dancers" by Leslie J. Dulin)

"The Kimbrough Gallery on the lower museum level will delight children of all ages with its giant Monster Maze. As you find your way through, be sure to note the animals — real and imaginary! In conjunction with the maze theme, the space is framed with colorful zoo paintings by Wendy Latimer (TnWS Past President). Also, don’t miss the weekend model train runs in the Activity Center." For more information about other exhibits in the museum go to : http://businessclarksville.com/(Arts-Summer Breezes Into the Customs House Galleries)

Tennessee Watercolor Society: The Award Winners

http://customshousemuseum.org/temporary-exhibits/tws-award-winners

July 1, 2010 1:00 pm Through August 27, 2010 1:00 pm

The TWS, or Tennessee Watercolor Society, Award Winners exhibition’s first stop on its tour is right here at the Customs House Museum. This exhibit features amazing watercolor paintings by artists from across Tennessee. Witness the diversity of the medium as you view these delightful and creative compositions for yourself.

(Painting:"Let the Light Shine Through" by Tuva Stephens)

The Customs House Museum is the second largest general museum in Tennessee. Visitors will find an array of exhibits throughout its galleries, in addition to the model trains and Explorers Floor interactive children’s area.

The Customs House Museum is located at the corner of Second and Commerce Streets. Regular museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1-5 p.m. on Sundays. Adult admission is $7, senior citizens and college students w/ID $5, ages 6 to 18 $3, and under six is free. For more information on above events, contact Terri Jordan, Exhibit Curator at 931-648-5780 or terri@customshousemuseum.org.