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Current exhibitions

Nov 5, 2021–Jan 30, 2022

Medieval Bologna:
Art for a University City

Against a blue background, a haloed, robed man reaches toward two men kneeling before him. Three women gazing at an angel are situated at the top of the work. Beautifully adorned curves frame the figures.
Oct 8, 2021–Jan 2, 2022

American Art Deco: Designing for the People, 1918–1939

Side view of a red Ford Model A
Oct 8, 2021–Jan 2, 2022

Mary Sibande:
Blue Purple Red

Wearing purple dress, a pregnant Black woman, eyes closed, cradles her belly with one arm. Her other arm outstretched with fingers splayed, gestures over a pack of vicious red dogs. Her long dreadlocks pool around her feet.
Jan 8, 2021–Feb 27, 2022

A Landmark Repurposed: From Post Office to Art Museum

The architect’s black-and-white rendering of the Frist Art Museum. Groups of people are seen walking into the building.
Montage of gift items including silver penguin shaped and rocket shakers, Andy Warhol Book, and colorful mosaic plate

Master the Art of Holiday Gift Giving in the Frist Gift Shop!

The Frist gift shop has something for everyone on your list—handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, textiles, decorative arts, stationery, books, art supplies, gifts for children, and so much more. By shopping at the Frist, you’ll spread joy AND help to sustain the museum at the same time! Don’t forget, Frist members receive a 10% discount on gift shop purchases. The shop is open on the same schedule as the museum (Thursday–Sunday).

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Give yourself or someone special to you the gift of a Frist Art Museum membership this holiday season. Whether you’d like to try new things in the new year, reignite your passion for the arts, or give the perfect gift to family, friends, or colleagues this holiday season, the Frist Art Museum has you covered. Consider the gift that lasts all year long! A membership to the Frist is more than just free admission—it’s a passport to some of the greatest art collections in the world. With an ever-changing array of exhibitions, we offer something for everyone.

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Upcoming events

Dec 2

Educator Workshop
Medieval Bologna: Art for a University City

Thursday, December 2, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Studio B and Upper-Level Galleries; registration closed

During this workshop, explore illuminated manuscripts in bibles, choirbooks, and law books that give insight into medieval life in the city of Bologna, home to the oldest university in Europe and the most important center for manuscript illumination in Italy. Participate in a gallery tour and studio activities, receive teaching materials, and discuss curriculum connections. Read More
Dec 2

Frist at Home: Architecture

Thursday, December 2, 1:30–2:00 p.m.

Presented on Zoom; registration required

Join us wherever you are for a Frist at Home tour—a closer look at the architecture of our building. Read More
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Dec 4

Adult ARTlab: Introduction to Illumination

Saturday, December 4, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Studio A; ages 18+ only. Space is limited. All skill levels are welcome.

This workshop is SOLD OUT. Presented by the Nashville Calligraphers Guild $50 members; $60 not-yet-members (all supplies, gallery admission, and parking validation included)  Learn more about illumination in medieval manuscripts and create your own illuminated letter or border in this workshop inspired by the exhibition Medieval Bologna: Art for a… Read More
Dec 5

Repeal Day Mixology Class

Sunday, December 5, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Auditorium

Event repeats at 3:30 p.m.
On December 5, 1933, Prohibition was repealed with the passage of the Twenty-First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Join J. Jackson Mobile Mixologist for a mixology class in celebration of this anniversary and the exhibition American Art Deco: Designing for the People, 1918–1939. In this ninety-minute class, participants will learn how to make three Prohibition-era cocktails while acquiring basic mixology techniques. Each ticket includes a set of high-quality bar tools to take home following the class. Read More
Dec 9

Frist at Home: Medieval Bologna

Thursday, December 9, 1:30–2:00 p.m.

Presented on Zoom; free; registration required

Join us wherever you are for a Frist at Home online tour—a closer look at some of the art currently at the museum. Spend thirty minutes in the company of our docents and other art lovers. This conversation will focus on Medieval Bologna: Art for a University… Read More
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Dec 11

Adult ARTlab: Introduction to Calligraphy

Saturday, December 11, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Studio A
Ages 18+ only. Space is limited. All skill levels are welcome.  

In this workshop inspired by the exhibition Medieval Bologna: Art for a University City, participants will be introduced to the beautiful uncial calligraphy hand. This hand appeared during the last centuries of the Roman Empire. It was developed in the scriptoria of monasteries and was used for religious, civil, political, and historical writings from the fourth through eighth centuries. Many illuminated manuscripts were written using the uncial script.  Read More
Dec 12

Jazz AM: Ella Fitzgerald
presented by Nashville Jazz Workshop

Sunday, December 12, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

Auditorium; free; space is limited
Registration required

This event is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please email learning@FristArtMuseum.org. The Nashville Jazz Workshop presents Jazz AM, a fun, interactive concert for families. The story of jazz great Ella Fitzgerald will come to life through live music, performance, and song. Certified American Sign Language interpretation will be… Read More
Dec 16

Frist at Home: American Art Deco

Thursday, December 16, 1:30–2:00 p.m.

Presented on Zoom; free; registration required

Join us wherever you are for a Frist at Home online tour—a closer look at some of the art currently at the museum. Spend thirty minutes in the company of our docents and other art lovers. This conversation will focus on American Art Deco: Designing for the… Read More
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Dec 30

Frist at Home: American Art Deco

Thursday, December 30, 1:30–2:00 p.m.

Presented on Zoom; free; registration required

Join us wherever you are for a Frist at Home online tour—a closer look at some of the art currently at the museum. Spend thirty minutes in the company of our docents and other art lovers. This conversation will focus on American Art Deco: Designing for the… Read More
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Jan 4

Art History Course
Medieval Bologna: Classes for a University City

Tuesday, January 4, 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Presented on Zoom • Registration required

This is a three-part course with additional classes offered on January 11 and 18
Learn more about medieval Bologna and the Middle Ages in general as this three-part course brings alive aspects of everyday Bolognese culture to enrich participants’ experience of the exhibition Medieval Bologna: Art for a University City. Presented by Michael Norris, PhD, retired museum educator, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Read More
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