Current Exhibitions

Sep 25, 2026–Jan 3, 2027

Shimmer: Dreaming the Posthuman

A bright colored projection of kaleidoscope shapes with a human form in the middle.
Sep 25, 2026–Jan 3, 2027

Robin Vuchnich: In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers—The Memory of a Season

Woman looking at a colorful flower projection
Oct 30, 2026–Feb 7, 2027

Beauty and Ritual: Judaica from the Jewish Museum, New York

Woman looking at art objects in a case
Aug 28, 2026–Mar 28, 2027

2026 Young Tennessee Artists: Selections from Advanced Studio Art Programs

A drawing of two young girls sticking out their tongues with a black and white stripped background.
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Join us for Frist Arts Fest, Sunday, November 8!

Join us for a day of creative fun for the whole family including performances, art making activities, artist chats, and more celebrating our newest exhibitions! Shop for the holidays from local artists in our Challah Day market, craft a kaleidoscope, create paper pixel art, make a holiday ornament, take a scavenger hunt in the galleries, play bug bingo, and get glammed up with Glam Up Nashville!

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Beauty and Ritual: Judaica from the Jewish Museum, New York is now open

Drawn from the world-renowned collection of the Jewish Museum in New York City, Beauty and Ritual presents more than 130 Jewish ceremonial objects (Judaica) created from antiquity to the present. The works represent many parts of the world, from South Asia to North Africa and from Western Europe to Australia, and display a diversity of Jewish cultures. The exhibition illuminates how Jewish communities and artists have creatively adapted traditional forms of Judaica by utilizing a rich array of materials, styles, and techniques.

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Free Memberships for Local College Students!

We’re excited to now offer the Explorer Membership—our free membership level—to local undergraduate college students! Eligible students include those who attend a college or university in Davidson, Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, or Wilson Counties, as well as college students enrolled elsewhere who maintain residence in those counties. Enjoy free admission, invitations to member events, and more!

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2027 Exhibition Schedule Announced!

We’re excited to announce our 2027 exhibition schedule! Highlights include The Great Mughals, showcasing the art and culture of the Mughal court’s golden age; Pop to Present, celebrating American art from the 1940s to today; and Splendor and Luxury, featuring French Art Nouveau and Art Deco. The year also includes exhibitions devoted to M.C. Escher, Beauford Delaney, Jerry Pinkney, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Tennessee-based artists, and others.

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