Frist Art Museum

Current Exhibitions

Woman looking at a painting by Claude Monet

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.

Celebrate Our 25th Anniversary at Frist Arts Fest!

Join us on Saturday, March 28, for a big birthday edition of Frist Arts Fest! Bring the whole family for a day full of artful activities and fun inspired by the museum’s current exhibitions. Throughout the day, enjoy interactive art making, artist demonstrations and talks, live music and dance performances, gallery talks, games, and special birthday festivities.

Check out the full schedule!

Red graphics for the Summer Fashion and Summer Film Camps

Sign up for fashion and film summer camps for teens!

Calling all creative teens (rising 10th–12th graders)! Spend a week at the Frist during one of our immersive camps exploring filmmaking and fashion design. Learn from talented instructors, build new skills, and create original projects from concept to completion in just one week.

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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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

Guests looking at impressionist paintings in a gallery with red walls.

A group of teens work on an art project in an art studio.

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.

Woven Nashville graphic with photos of Chuck Beard and Jason Eskridge

Oil painting of a flower that appears to be glitched.

A mom and child draw together in an art gallery.

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

Upcoming Events & Programs