Frist Art Museum

Current Exhibitions

People walking through a large gallery with paintings on the walls and textiles hanging from the ceiling

Three people looking at artwork in a gallery.

The architect’s black-and-white rendering of the Frist Art Museum. Groups of people are seen walking into the building.

Drawing of a black man in four different poses drawn in different colors.

Frist Friday is THIS Friday—get tix today!

Time is running out to get your tickets to Frist Friday on February 27! Join us for a different kind of party on Broadway, celebrating the bold and beautiful works in The Impressionist Revolution, In Her Place, and Sistah Griot. To amplify the spirit of these exhibitions, we’ve partnered with women-owned businesses and imbued the evening with bold accents throughout!

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painting of a pond with lillipads showing the reflection of the clouds in the water

The Impressionist Revolution opens Thursday, February 26!

Don’t miss The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art, an exhibition that tells the story of Impressionism from its origins in 1874 to its legacy in the early 20th century through stunning paintings and sculptures by Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse, Piet Mondrian, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, Vincent van Gogh, and many others.

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See the Tennessee Triennial's Nashville Highlight Weekend Activities

The Frist is proud to be part of a consortium of museums and galleries participating in the 2026 Tennessee Triennial, an initiative celebrating the work of contemporary artists and highlighting the strength and diversity of Tennessee’s visual art scene. We invite you to experience the richness of contemporary art firsthand during the Nashville Highlight Weekend, February 26–March 1. Check out the full weekend itinerary, including Frist Friday!

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We are excited to celebrate our 25th anniversary!

We are thrilled to be celebrating our twenty-fifth birthday this year! Averaging twelve to fifteen exhibitions each year, we have presented more than three hundred exhibitions representing various cultures and traditions ranging from the art of Tennessee to the myths of Japan. We’ve also highlighted the work of individual artists, who have made an incredible impact on society and our own lives. Thank you for being a part of our story and working alongside us to fulfill our mission and vision.

See exhibition highlights over the years!

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Upcoming Events & Programs

Impressionist painting of a group of people picking apples.

A man plays piano and sings with a band behind him.

Frist Friday, A Different Kind of Party on Broadway graphic

Two men sitting on the floor playing instruments.

Graphic showing panels of people for Opera Out Loud

The two men in Duo Sudeste play guitars with a green, yellow, and red striped overlay.

A bowl of Japanese-style fish, rice and fruits.

A series of Art Deco chandelier in a hallway.

Drawing of a woman in the clouds making a phone call on an old, corded phone.

Graphic for Jazz on the Move featuring Dr. Lonnie Smith.

Art deco motif design on aluminum interior door

A group of people work on an art project together.

Singer Claire Kelly holds a guitar in a field

A woman sketches on a piece of paper in an art class.

A group of musicians all dressed in black pose with hand drums

Musician Ronny Criss hold a guitar in a black and white photo.

The exterior of the Frist Art Museum building in Nashville.

Four members of the Contrarian Ensemble standing and holding their instruments

A mom and son look at a sensory stand in an art museum.

A woman plays the cello and a man plays the guitar on a stage.

A woman plays with blocks with a toddler.

Raihanna Estrada poses on a couch with her guitar

A group of people surround an intricate light box that cast patterned shadows across the room.

Docent holding up a book talking to a group of people in the gallery

A woman shows students different materials at sensory station.

Group of people gathered around a cart smelling and touching art elements.

A woman views a projection of flowers and plants in an art museum.

Two young girls look at a sensory cart in an art museum with two adults.

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Please consider supporting the Frist Art Museum with a donation. Your gift is essential to our mission of serving the community through the arts and art access in particular. We truly appreciate your generosity.

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Inspiring young minds—Frist admission is always free for 18 and younger!

Current Exhibitions

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