Current Exhibitions

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Be sure to stop by our gift shop on your next visit. Our shelves are stocked with exciting new items in vibrant colors inspired by the Jeffrey Gibson exhibition, including jewelry, scarves, decorative arts, cards, books, beaded items, games, and more!

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Upcoming events

Mar 22

EADJ 2022-2023 Programs on Artistic Activism and the Power of Collective Resistance

Wednesday, March 22, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Zoom; registration required

The Engine for Art, Democracy and Justice (EADJ), program is a trans-institutional partnership founded by Dr. Maria Magdalena Campos Pons. The partnership includes Vanderbilt University, Fisk University, the Frist Art Museum and Millions of Conversations. Artistic Activism and the Power of Collective Resistance will be curated by Oslo, Norway-based… Read More
Mar 23

Guided Meditation

Thursday, March 23, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Ingram Gallery
$5 members; $20 not-yet-members (includes gallery admission and parking); registration required

Join us on select Thursday nights as The Happy Hour leads a meditation practice in our galleries. During this program, you will be guided through unique meditations inspired by one of our current exhibitions.  Read More
Mar 23

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour 

Thursday, March 23, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Meet at Ingram Gallery Information Desk; Gallery admission required

Repeats every Thursday evening
Learn more about Jeffrey Gibson: The Body Electric on this informal thirty-minute tour with a Frist Art Museum docent. Tours meet at the Ingram Gallery Information Desk. Read More
Mar 23

Performance: Sarah Ortegon

Thursday, March 23, 7:00–8:00 p.m.

Ingram Gallery
Free to members; gallery admission required for not-yet-members

Join Sarah Ortegon, the champion jingle dress dancer featured in Jeffrey Gibson’s She Never Dances Alone for this special in-gallery performance in the exhibition The Body Electric.  Artist, actress, and dancer Sarah Ortegon is enrolled Eastern Shoshone and is also Northern Arapaho. In 2013, she earned her BFA from Metropolitan State University of… Read More
Mar 25

Adult ARTlab: Introduction to Loom Beading

Saturday, March 25, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

SOLD OUT
Studio A

This workshop is also offered on April 22
Join Melanie Bender for this studio workshop inspired by the exhibition Jeffrey Gibson: The Body Electric. Participants will be introduced to basics techniques of loom beading and will create an original design. Each participant will receive a bead loom to use during the workshop and to take home afterward. Read More
Mar 25

Architecture Tour

Saturday, March 25, 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
Mar 26

Family ARTlab: Soft Sculpture Birds with Teaching Artist Cait Henneberry

Sunday, March 26, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Studio C
$10 members; $15 not-yet-members; free for children

In this Family ARTlab, make your own soft sculptures based on Jeffrey Gibson’s Firebelly using materials that juxtapose personal and cultural identities.  Read More
Mar 30

Music in the Café: Tramaine Arte’Mis

Thursday, March 30, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café
Free; cash bar available

Jazzy, sultry, soulful vocalist Tramaine Arte’Mis is widely known for her tremendous range and expressive vocal talents. She is equally at home in musical theater, opera, gospel, R&B, smooth jazz, and neo soul. Her soaring, expressive voice hints at influences ranging from Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Sarah Vaughn to… Read More
Mar 30

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour 

Thursday, March 30, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Meet at Ingram Gallery Information Desk; Gallery admission required

Repeats every Thursday evening
Learn more about Jeffrey Gibson: The Body Electric on this informal thirty-minute tour with a Frist Art Museum docent. Tours meet at the Ingram Gallery Information Desk. Read More
Mar 31

Making Memories: A Dementia Social Engagement Program

Friday, March 31, 10:45–11:45 a.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; registration required

The Frist Art Museum partners with the Alzheimer’s Association®, Tennessee Chapter, for this special event for those living with dementia and their care partners. Making Memories gives those affected by the disease an expressive outlet and forum for dialogue through guided exhibition tours, social interaction, art-making activities, and lunch.  Read More
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