Join us for the 5th annual South of the River Art Tour in Montgomery County on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Enjoy a free self-guided driving tour to studios and exhibits of talented artists of southern Montgomery County, TN. Stops will include Montgomery Central Elementary School, Central Civitan Clubhouse, and additional locations at home studios of our artists. Artists will be showing their work and giving demonstrations. Some will be offering workshops for a fee.
Media will include painting, sculpture, woodwork, metalwork, pottery, stained glass, and more. All ages are encouraged to attend. Art will be for sale, but please come to experience the talent of our area even if you don’t plan to purchase.
Each artist will donate an item for a silent auction at Montgomery Central Elementary School that afternoon. The reception and final bidding will be at 2:30pm, with winning bids announced at 3pm. Proceeds will be shared between Central Civitan Club and the Clarksville Arts & Heritage Council.
Stops on the tour include the following:
- Larry Cole / Blacksmithing 1861 Seven Mile Ferry Rd, Clarksville TN 37040
- Herman Albright / Woodworking 2031 Seven Mile Ferry Rd, Clarksville TN 37040
- Julie Waskiewicz / Stained Glass and Ada Sharp / Jewelry 2035 Seven Mile Ferry Rd, Clarksville TN 37040
- Kris Lee and Liz Charney / Painting 3027 Pickering Lane, Clarksville TN 37040
- Ken and Melody Shipley / Pottery 3281 Seven Mile Ferry Rd, Clarksville TN 37040
- Jim Diehr / Painting and Sculpture 5015 Bryant Hollow Rd, Palmyra TN 37142
- Exhibits by Karen Trotter, Raegan Reynolds, Paula Edwards, Leo Adames and Workshops by Melanie Hazen, Tracy Bettencourt, and Tammy Irions at Montgomery Central Elementary School 4011 Hwy 48, Cunningham TN 37052
Workshops will be held at 9am, 10am, 11am, and 1pm at Montgomery Central Elementary School. Classes are $20 and limited to 5 participants in each session. To register, please email the instructor of your preferred workshop(s):
- Tracy Bettencourt / Paint in the Dark [email protected]
- Melanie Hazen / Jewelry Earrings [email protected]
- Tammy Irions / Painting [email protected]
Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply an admirer of beautiful creations, this gathering is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant local art scene and meet the artists behind the masterpieces — a privilege not to be missed!
This event is sponsored by Central Civitan and the Clarksville Arts & Heritage Council.