Current Exhibitions

Sep 15–Dec 31, 2023

Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage 

Group of African American children made with collage elements.
Sep 15–Dec 31, 2023

Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West

Couple and small child looking closely at and taking a photo of Raqib Shaw's artwork.
Aug 25, 2023–Apr 1, 2024

The Power of Resilience

Three colorful paintings using abstract elements to represent landscapes
Jun 5–Dec 31, 2023

Art in the Atrium by TC

Artist TC painting on a large colorful canvas
Temporarily closed
Aug 11, 2023–Jul 28, 2024

Afrofuturistic Visions: Dreamscapes of Sicasso

Three women looking around in an elevator with the walls covered in colorful art.

Multiplicity Collage Exhibition Now Open!

Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage  is now open in our Ingram Gallery. The first major museum exhibition devoted to the subject, Multiplicity presents over 80 major collage and collage-informed works by 52 living artists that reflect the breadth and complexity of Black identity.

Listen to the artists explain how they use collage to tell their stories.

Learn more about Multiplicity

Luminous Paintings by Raqib Shaw On View Now

Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West features a selection of intricate paintings portraying mysterious, dreamlike realms and bizarre hybrid creatures.

The Kashmiri artist suggests that, no matter one’s geographical origins, the language of art has no borders. Painting with porcupine quills, Shaw renders the precise details of objects ranging from flowers to distant mountains, which are outlined in embossed gold.

Learn more about Raqib Shaw
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Upcoming events

Sep 25
Young girl painting with paint brushes in holders on either side of her

Homeschool Monday

Monday, September 25, 2023, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Studio B, Martin ArtQuest Gallery, and Main-Level Galleries
Free for members; $12 adult admission for not-yet-members; youth ages 18 and under are free

Homeschool Mondays fall on the last Monday of most months and are designed to maximize the experience of our homeschool-community members. These drop-in days (no registration needed) offer special opportunities including multiple touring options and chances to connect with our Education staff to learn more about materials tied to selected… Read More
Sep 25
Amber Lelli

FiftyForward Digital Art Making Workshop

Monday, September 25, 2023, 12:00–1:30 p.m.

FiftyForward Martin Center
SOLD OUT

This eight-week workshop repeats every Monday through November 6
This workshop is sold out. An additional workshop is offered here. Explore your creativity, learn a new skill, and create art with an iPad in this free Digital Art Making workshop at a FiftyForward Center, presented in partnership with the Frist Art Museum and supported by E. A. Michelson Philanthropy. Read More
Sep 28
Close up of a hand holding a fan of paper with designs on them

FiftyForward Digital Art Making Workshop

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center
Free; registration required by September 22; limited to 20 participants (ages 55+)

This eight-week workshop is held every Thursday through November 9
Explore your creativity, learn a new skill, and create art with an iPad in this free Digital Art Making workshop at a FiftyForward Center, presented in partnership with the Frist Art Museum and supported by E. A. Michelson Philanthropy. The workshop consists of eight 90-minute art-making sessions led by a teaching artist… Read More
Sep 28
Woman in neon yellow dress singing into a microphone

Music in the Café: Josey

Thursday, September 28, 2023, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Frist Art Museum Café
Free; gallery admission not required

Join us for a special performance by Josey in the Frist Art Museum Café. A food truck and a cash bar will also be on site for guests to enjoy. Read More
Sep 29
Derrick Adams

A Conversation with Derrick Adams

Friday, September 29, 2023, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Nashville Warehouse Co.
Free; registration required

Moderated by Katie Delmez, Frist Art Museum Senior Curator To kick off the weekend of events, Artville will host a conversation with Derrick Adams, a multi-disciplinary artist whose work is centered around themes of Black culture in America. This free event will be moderated by… Read More
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Sep 30
Close up view of metal art deco bannister along marble stairwell

Architecture Tour

Saturday, September 30, 2023, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
When was the Frist Art Museum built? Who was the architect? Can you tell me about the floors in the galleries? Enjoy a guided tour of our landmark art deco building at 3:30 p.m. every Saturday. Read More
Oct 1

Member Morning: Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage

Sunday, October 1, 2023, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Reservations are not required

Join us for a members-only viewing of the Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage exhibition. As a benefit of membership, our members are invited to enjoy exclusive viewings of our new exhibitions at member previews and Member Mornings. Member previews take place the day before new exhibitions open to… Read More
Oct 5
A young girl sits on a stool drawing with her dad behind her.

Drop-In Drawing

Thursday, October 5, 2023, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Gallery admission required
Materials included (first come, first served); all skill levels welcome

Occurs the first Thursday evening of the month
Practice different techniques and skills, access technical guidance, and be inspired by the artworks in our galleries and the architecture of our building. Borrow materials from the station near the Ingram Gallery Information Desk or bring your own! (Note that only pencils and digital drawing surfaces are allowed in the… Read More
Oct 7
Tour guide talking to tour group in the Frist's Grand Lobby

Architecture Tour

Saturday, October 7, 2023, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
When was the Frist Art Museum built? Who was the architect? Can you tell me about the floors in the galleries? Enjoy a guided tour of our landmark art deco building at 3:30 p.m. every Saturday. Read More
Oct 7
Art Party 2023 graphic

Art Party 2023
Presented by the Warhol Society Board

Saturday, October 7, 2023, 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Tickets: $95
Warhol Society Member Tickets: $65
Artistic Attire

Join us to celebrate the Frist Art Museum’s presentation of Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage! Enjoy an evening of drinks, light bites curated by Oak Steakhouse Nashville and O-Ku Nashville, and an exhibition-inspired DJ set by Raiden,… Read More
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