Current Exhibitions

Jun 27–Oct 12, 2025

Fabric of a Nation:
American Quilt Stories from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Two women looking at quilts
Jun 27–Oct 12, 2025

Art in the Atrium:
Ashley Larkin and Shabazz Larkin

Two textile artworks
Jul 4–Dec 14, 2025

Avenues to a Great City

Rendering of a possible idea for the east bank in Nashville showing buildings and a park like setting with people milling about
Sep 25–Oct 20, 2025

Vitality Arts Project:
Art Making with FiftyForward

close up of hands working on a quilted square
Apr 10, 2025–Apr 10, 2026

Sole Study

Drawing of a black man in four different poses drawn in different colors.
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Apply for a Frist Internship!

We are now accepting applications for our Spring 2026 Internship program! Each semester, we offer college students the opportunity to participate in paid internships that are designed to introduce students to the many career pathways offered within an art museum. This spring, we’re offering internships in the Communications, Design, Education and Engagement, and Publications departments. 
Applications are due October 13, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! 

Apply today!
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New school tour options this year!

We are excited to offer new curriculum-connected school tours that connect art with classroom learning. This fall, Literacy Connections (ELA) tours pair with Fabric of a Nation and New African Masquerades, and STEAM Connections tours follow in the spring. These interactive experiences support academic standards while making learning fun and memorable.

To learn more, email eobrien@fristartmuseum.org.

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Upcoming Events & Programs

Thursday, October 2, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Woven Nashville: An Evening of Music, Art, and Conversation

Graphic with photos of each participant of the Woven event happening at the Frist Art Museum.
Thursday, October 2, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour 

Two couples look at quilts in an art gallery.
Saturday, October 4, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Architecture Tour

Open room with tall ceilings surrounded by windows.
Thursday, October 9, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: Bobby Frank

Musician, Bobby Frank, plays the handpan
Thursday, October 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Opening Conversations: New African Masquerades

African Tso Scream Mask created by Hervé Youmbi
Thursday, October 9, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour 

Group of people look at a quilt
Saturday, October 11, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Teen ARTlab: Comics, Zines, and Narratives

Comic strip of a man and a donkey
Saturday, October 11, 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Opening Conversation
Fahamu Pecou: This Face Behind This Mask Behind This Skin 

Painting of a man trapped in fabric by Fahamu Pecou titiled
Sunday, October 12, 1:00–5:30 p.m.

Family Sunday 

Docent talking with a family
Sunday, October 12, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Architecture Tour

Frist black and white ceiling with light two light fixtures.
Thursday, October 16, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: Duo Sudeste

The two men in Duo Sudeste play guitars with a green, yellow, and red striped overlay.
Thursday, October 16, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Book Talk: Cebo Campbell with Fahamu Pecou

Sky full of elements graphic with headshots of three presenters
Thursday, October 16, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour 

Two raffia Efik Ekpe masquerades with Chief Ekpenyong Bassey Nsa.
Saturday, October 18, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Adult ARTlab: Indigo Dyed Scarf

Indigo dyed scarf
Saturday, October 18, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Architecture Tour

metal detail showing an emblem of a plane, train, boat, and car
Thursday, October 23, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: Lindsay Dunn

Photo of Lindsay Dunn in a car
Thursday, October 23, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Drop-In Drawing

Mom and two sons sit on stools holding easels and drawing
Thursday, October 23, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour 

Hervé Youmbi, Bamiléké-Kwele Ku'ngang Gorilla Mask and Single-faced Rhino Mask, during a ceremony in Fondanti village.
Sunday, October 26, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Architecture Tour

Detail of the handrail on the marble steps in the Frist building
Monday, October 27, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Homeschool Monday

Two young females create art in Martin ArtQuest.
Thursday, October 30, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Educator Workshop: New African Masquerades

Two women sitting at a table working on an art project using thread and yarn
Thursday, October 30, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: Duo Infernale

Duo Infernale
Thursday, October 30, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Frist Films: Scream

The movie poster for the film Scream.
Thursday, October 30, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour 

A pair of Kimi masks (headpiece carved by David Sanou in the studio of André Sanou) performing greetings with the lead griot Tchiedo playing his drum behind them.
Saturday, November 1, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Educator Workshop: New African Masquerades

Two women at a table working on an art project
Friday, November 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Opening Conversation:
Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64

Black and white photo of John Lennon in a hat.
Thursday, November 13, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: Tim Gartland Three

Tim Gartland playing the harmonica
Thursday, November 20, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: Corey King

Musician Corey King stands with his guitar in front of a wooden door
Thursday, December 4, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: The Contrarian Ensemble

Four members of the Contrarian Ensemble standing and holding their instruments
Thursday, December 18, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: Jeff Taylor

Jeff Taylor
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