See what’s going on at the Frist during the dates you are planning to visit.


Martin ArtQuest®

ArtQuest is the Frist’s inclusive and interactive art-making space where guests of all ages can get creative—draw, animate, make prints, paint, and more!

ArtQuest is open all hours the Frist is open and is included with gallery admission (youth 18 and under are always free).

Mom, dad and two young daughters smile and hold up paintings they just made


Exhibitions

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

Sole Study

Apr 10, 2025–Apr 10, 2026
Under the direction of Student Curator Gopal Pokharel (Sumiran) from Fisk University and Student Designer Myles Jones, a senior at Tennessee State University, Sole Study was created through Project Uplift, a program designed in partnership with Fisk and TSU to offer a student or recent graduate an opportunity to curate,… Read More
The architect’s black-and-white rendering of the Frist Art Museum. Groups of people are seen walking into the building.

A Landmark Repurposed: From Post Office to Art Museum

Dec 19, 2025–Aug 23, 2026
This exhibition celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Frist Art Museum and honors its historical building as an architectural gem we are privileged to steward. A Landmark Repurposed includes architectural drawings, historical images, news clippings, and details about the former US post office and its transformation into the Frist Art Museum. Read More
People walking through a large gallery with paintings on the walls and textiles hanging from the ceiling

In Her Place: Nashville Artists in the Twenty-First Century

Feb 1–Apr 26, 2026
In Her Place draws attention to the prominent position of women artists in our region and beyond through the presentation of nearly 100 paintings, sculptures, textiles, and installation works made by an intergenerational group of 28 celebrated Nashville-based women artists. Read More
Three people looking at artwork in a gallery.

Sistah Griot: The Iconoclastic Art of Barbara Bullock

Feb 1–Apr 26, 2026
This exhibition showcases the incisive and still-timely work of Nashville-based artist Barbara Bullock (1946−1996). Bullock moved to Nashville in 1969 after being raised by her aunt and uncle in Buffalo, New York, and studied art at George Peabody College for Teachers (now a part of Vanderbilt University). Fifteen years later,… Read More
Woman looking at a painting by Claude Monet

The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art

Feb 26–May 31, 2026
The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art explores the fascinating story of impressionism, from its birth in 1874 to its legacy in the early twentieth century. Through nearly fifty paintings and sculptures, this exhibition reveals the rebellious origins of the independent artist collective known as… Read More
Surrealist painting of a bird and a woman in the moonlight by Joan Miro.

International Surrealism from Tate:
Fifty Years of Dreams

May 22–Aug 30, 2026
Drawn from the Tate’s collection in England, International Surrealism from Tate: Fifty Years of Dreams focuses on the long trajectory and broad international reach of surrealism as a state of mind through a captivating selection of paintings, photographs, sculptures, and other art objects, as well as publications and archival material. Read More
A group of people surround an intricate light box that cast patterned shadows across the room.

Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven

May 22–Aug 30, 2026
Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven spans two decades of the Pakistani American artist’s multifaceted practice across media including immersive installations, works on paper, paintings, and sculptures. Read More
Acrylic painting with colorful shapes

An Indigenous Present

Jun 26–Sep 27, 2026
An Indigenous Present, a thematic exhibition spanning 100 years of modern and contemporary Indigenous art, includes new commissions and significant works by 15 artists who use strategies of abstraction to represent personal and collective narratives, describe specific and imagined places, and build upon cultural and aesthetic traditions. Read More
Young woman standing in front of her painting in a student art show.

2026 Young Tennessee Artists: Selections from Advanced Studio Art Programs

Aug 28, 2026–Mar 1, 2027
The 2026 Young Tennessee Artists exhibition will be the eleventh biennial presentation of two-dimensional artwork created by high school students in AP and IB studio art programs throughout Tennessee during the 2025–26 academic year. A panel of university educators, artists, and curators will select up to 35 works for the… Read More
Kaleidoscope type image with human shaped figure in the center surrounded by many vibrant colors and shapes

Shimmer: Dreaming the Posthuman

Sep 25, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
Shimmer: Dreaming the Posthuman features 16 artists working with both analog and emergent technologies to visualize the interrelationship between humanity, other species, and the earth itself. Read More
A woman views a projection of flowers and plants in an art museum.

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

Sep 25, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
The nineteenth-century philosopher Henry David Thoreau has long been celebrated for his profound essays on subjects ranging from natural history to social justice. In his most prominent work, Walden; or, Life in the Woods (1854), Thoreau meditates on the transcendent experience of living in direct communion with nature. Throughout his life, Thoreau… Read More
Gold Hanukkah Lamp and Dreidel

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

Oct 30, 2026–Feb 7, 2027
Drawn from the world-renowned collection of the Jewish Museum in New York City, this exhibition presents more than 130 Jewish ceremonial objects (Judaica) from antiquity to the present, including books, silver, and textiles. Read More

Events

Three people have a conversation in front of blue paintings in an art gallery.

In Her Place Artist Mentorship Mixer

Thursday, April 9, 2026, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Auditorium $10 SOLD OUT

This event is SOLD OUT. Women students, emerging artists, and creatives are invited to join an intimate networking experience with artists featured in In Her Place: Nashville Artists in the Twenty-First Century. Designed to cultivate meaningful connections and community, this event offers the opportunity to engage directly with… Read More
Jeff Taylor

Music in the Café: Jeff Taylor

Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Jeff Taylor, a Grammy Award–winning musician who has played with The Time Jumpers for twenty-five years. Read More
A mom and son look at a sensory stand in an art museum.

Sensory Sunday Hour

Sunday, April 12, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Free for members and guests ages 18 and younger; gallery admission required for not-yet-members

Explore the Frist Art Museum, the exhibitions, and Martin ArtQuest during a sensory-friendly hour. Sound levels will be lowered throughout the exhibitions. Engage with volunteers in the galleries at multisensory carts in selected galleries. Read More
A man and three children look at a sculpture in an art gallery.

Family Sunday

Sunday, April 12, 2026, 12:00–5:30 p.m.

Free for members and guests aged 18 and younger; gallery admission required for not-yet members

The Frist loves families! On selected Sundays each month, join us for special kid-friendly programming, family tours, and multisensory gallery experiences. Schedule of Events Sensory-Friendly Hour: noon–1:00 p.m.  Explore the museum during a Sensory-Friendly Hour from noon to 1:00 p.m., when sound levels are lowered throughout the exhibitions and Martin ArtQuest. Read More
A series of Art Deco chandelier in a hallway.

Architecture Tour

Sunday, April 12, 2026, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
When was the Frist Art Museum built? Who was the architect? Can you tell me about the floors in the galleries? Enjoy a guided tour of our landmark art deco building at 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Read More
A woman plays the cello and a man plays the guitar on a stage.

Music in the Café: Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Award-winning singer-songwriter Wil Maring and virtuose guitarist and fiddler Robert Bowlin combine their talents, smoothly blending elements from old-time and bluegrass, jazz and blues, Celtic and country, to create an original acoustic music all their own. Read More
Graphic for Woven event featuring headshots of participants.

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

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Ingram Gallery Free for members; gallery admission required for not-yet members

This series brings together unique pairings of extraordinary Nashville creators working in all kinds of media. Each specially curated program pairs musicians with painters, writers, comics, dancers, spoken-word artists, and more. Programs are also inspired by and connected to current exhibitions at the Frist Art Museum. Read More
Detailed ironwork around a window.

Architecture Tour

Saturday, April 18, 2026, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
When was the Frist Art Museum built? Who was the architect? Can you tell me about the floors in the galleries? Enjoy a guided tour of our landmark art deco building at 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Read More
Oil painting of a flower that appears to be glitched.

Adult ARTlab: Flower Glitch Acrylic Paintings

Sunday, April 19, 2026, 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Studio A $60 members; $80 not-yet-members (includes gallery admission and parking); registration required

Join artist Sisavanh Phouthavong Houghton, whose work is featured in In Her Place: Nashville Artists in the Twenty-First Century, to explore light, form, color, and your own creativity through painting from glitched photographic references. Read More
Register
Three women pose with an art piece in an old black and white photo.

Panel: The Nashville Arts Ecosystem, Then and Now

Sunday, April 19, 2026, 3:00–4:00 p.m.

Auditorium Free for members; gallery admission required for not-yet members; first come, first seated

Join us for a look back at key moments in the development of Nashville’s visual-art community with some of the women who led the way. Read More
Duo Infernale

Music in the Café: Duo Infernale

Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Duo Infernale in Café Cheeserie.  Read More
A mom and child draw together in an art gallery.

Drop-In Drawing

Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Ingram Gallery Gallery admission required; materials included (first come, first served); all skill levels are welcome

Practice drawing techniques and skills, access technical guidance, and be inspired by the artworks in our galleries and the architecture of our building. Read More
Logo for The Symposium of Women in the Arts.

The Symposium of Women in the Arts

Saturday, April 25, 2026, 12:00–5:30 p.m.

Auditorium Free; registration is required

As part of the Annual Symposium for Women in the Arts, which this year is being held at the Frist Art Museum and is hosted by the American Women Artists organization in conjunction with the Frist Art Museum exhibition In Her Place, we invite you to join us for an inspiring and immersive experience celebrating women in the visual arts. Read More
Register
Metal art deco vent detail

Architecture Tour

Sunday, April 26, 2026, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
When was the Frist Art Museum built? Who was the architect? Can you tell me about the floors in the galleries? Enjoy a guided tour of our landmark art deco building at 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Read More
A woman takes a photo on her phone of digital artwork.

Beginner Digital Art-Making Workshop

Monday, April 27, 2026, 10:00–11:30 a.m.

FiftyForward Madison Station, 530 Madison Station Blvd., Madison, TN 37115 Free; registration required; ages 55+

Occurs every Monday, April 27 through June 29 (no class on May 25, Memorial Day)
Explore your creativity, learn a new skill, and create art with an iPad in this free digital art-making workshop at FiftyForward Madison Station, presented in partnership with the Frist Art Museum and supported by E. A. Michelson Philanthropy. Participants will explore digital art-making skills and develop new forms of creative… Read More
A woman plays with blocks with a toddler.

Homeschool Monday

Monday, April 27, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Free for members and guests ages 18 and younger; $10 for not-yet-members

Please join us for Homeschool Monday! Enjoy access to the Frist’s interactive art-making space, Martin ArtQuest and other activities. Read More
Three women look at digital art pieces together.

Advanced Digital Art-Making Workshop

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

FiftyForward Martin Center, 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood, TN 37027 Free; registration required; ages 55+

Occurs every Tuesday, April 28 through June 23
Explore your creativity, learn a new skill, and create art with an iPad in this free digital art-making workshop at FiftyForward Martin Center, presented in partnership with the Frist Art Museum and supported by E. A. Michelson Philanthropy. Read More
Raihanna Estrada poses on a couch with her guitar

Music in the Café: Raihanna Estrada

Thursday, April 30, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Raihanna Estrada, a country artist and songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee with a voice that is vulnerable, powerful, and undeniably country. Read More
A group of people write in an art gallery.

Workshop Series: Witnessing Art Through Expressive Writing–Part One

Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:30–11:00 a.m.

Galleries and Studio B Gallery admission and parking included Registration required (link coming soon)

Slow down, reflect, and renew through art and writing. As current studies attest, contemplative practices like expressive writing, art viewing, and meditation can support human health, healing, and well-being. Read More
Close up of an archway with green trim and silver stars.

Architecture Tour

Saturday, May 2, 2026, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
When was the Frist Art Museum built? Who was the architect? Can you tell me about the floors in the galleries? Enjoy a guided tour of our landmark art deco building at 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Read More
A group of women gather around a table with various textiles.

Textile Art Workshop

Monday, May 4, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

FiftyForward Knowles Center, 174 Rains Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203 Free; registration required; Ages 55+

Occurs every Monday, May 4 through July 6
Explore your creativity in this free textile art workshop at FiftyForward Knowles Center, presented in partnership with the Frist Art Museum and supported by E. A. Michelson Philanthropy. Read More
Tim Gartland playing the harmonica

Music in the Café: Tim Gartland Group

Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Tim Gartland in Café Cheeserie. Read More
Photo of an art deco light fixture.

Architecture Tour

Sunday, May 10, 2026, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
When was the Frist Art Museum built? Who was the architect? Can you tell me about the floors in the galleries? Enjoy a guided tour of our landmark art deco building at 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Read More
Raihanna Estrada poses on a couch with her guitar

Music in the Café: Raihanna Estrada

Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Raihanna Estrada, a country artist and songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee with a voice that is vulnerable, powerful, and undeniably country. Read More
Art deco motif design on aluminum interior door

Architecture Tour

Saturday, May 16, 2026, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
When was the Frist Art Museum built? Who was the architect? Can you tell me about the floors in the galleries? Enjoy a guided tour of our landmark art deco building at 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Read More
Photo of Adam Paul in a jean jacket and sunglasses.

Music in the Café: Adam Paul

Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Adam Paul in Café Cheeserie. This guitar performance will focus on jazz and pop selections. Read More
A surrealist painting of a bird near a cliff looking in a mirror.

Opening Conversation: International Surrealism from Tate

Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Auditorium Free for members; gallery admission required for not-yet members Registration required

Tickets go on sale to members Monday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. and to not-yet-members on Tuesday, April 21 at 10:00 a.m. Drawn from the Tate’s collection in the United Kingdom, International Surrealism from Tate: Fifty Years of Dreams focuses on the long trajectory and broad international reach of… Read More
View looking up at an intricately cut, teal-colored light.

Artist’s Perspective: Anila Quayyum Agha

Friday, May 22, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Auditorium Free for members; gallery admission required for not-yet members Registration required

Join artist Anila Quayyum Agha for a talk on her exhibition Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven, a survey spanning two decades of her multifaceted practice. Read More
Photo of an art deco light fixture.

Architecture Tour

Sunday, May 24, 2026, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
When was the Frist Art Museum built? Who was the architect? Can you tell me about the floors in the galleries? Enjoy a guided tour of our landmark art deco building at 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Read More

Architecture Tour

Saturday, May 30, 2026, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
When was the Frist Art Museum built? Who was the architect? Can you tell me about the floors in the galleries? Enjoy a guided tour of our landmark art deco building at 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Read More
A group of people surround an intricate light box that cast patterned shadows across the room.

Member Morning

Sunday, May 31, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Members only

Member Mornings give Frist Art Museum members a relaxed way to start the day with early access to the museum before it opens to the general public. Enjoy docent-led tours, explore the galleries and Martin ArtQuest in a quieter setting, and experience the exhibitions from a fresh perspective. Also, members are invited to gather in… Read More
Singer Claire Kelly holds a guitar in a field

Music in the Café: Claire Kelly

Thursday, June 4, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Claire Kelly in Café Cheeserie. Read More
A group of people write in an art gallery.

Workshop Series: Witnessing Art Through Expressive Writing–Part Two

Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9:30–11:00 a.m.

Galleries and Studio B Gallery admission and parking included Registration required (link coming soon)

Slow down, reflect, and renew through art and writing. As current studies attest, contemplative practices like expressive writing, art viewing, and meditation can support human health, healing, and well-being. Read More
A black and white image of a man's face with a harmonica touching his forehead.

Music in the Café: PT Gazell & The Side Effects

Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Chip Greene in Café Cheeserie. Listen to live music while enjoying a delicious dinner, light bites, or glass of wine or beer. Read More
Docent holding up a book talking to a group of people in the gallery

Sensory Sunday Hour

Sunday, June 14, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Free for members and guests ages 18 and younger; gallery admission required for not-yet-members

Explore the Frist Art Museum, the exhibitions, and Martin ArtQuest during a sensory-friendly hour. Sound levels will be lowered throughout the exhibitions. Engage with volunteers in the galleries at multisensory carts in selected galleries. Read More
Jeff Taylor

Music in the Café: Jeff Taylor

Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Jeff Taylor, a Grammy Award–winning musician who has played with The Time Jumpers for twenty-five years. Read More
Musician, Bobby Frank, plays the handpan

Music in the Café: Bobby Frank

Thursday, June 25, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Bobby Frank in Café Cheeserie. Read More
A man and woman stand together in front of an abstract artwork.

Opening Conversation: An Indigenous Present

Thursday, June 25, 2026, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Auditorium Free for members; gallery admission required for not-yet members Registration required

Jeffrey Gibson, artist and exhibition cocurator; Jenelle Porter, independent curator and exhibition cocurator; and Katie Delmez, Frist Art Museum senior curator will come together for a conversation exploring the ideas, practices, and approaches of Native North American artists featured in the exhibition. Read More
Roadie band member

Music in the Café: Roadie

Thursday, July 2, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Roadie, a band that combines East-Coast flare with a Western Americana flair. Read More
The two men in Duo Sudeste play guitars with a green, yellow, and red striped overlay.

Music in the Café: Duo Sudeste

Thursday, July 9, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Duo Sudeste in Café Cheeserie.  Read More
Band members have a jam session in a recording studio

Music in the Café: AJ Huang Collective

Thursday, July 16, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by the AJ Huang Collective in Café Cheeserie. Read More
Woven Nashville graphic with photos of Chuck Beard and Jason Eskridge

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

Thursday, July 16, 2026, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Galleries Free for members; gallery admission required for not-yet members

This series brings together unique pairings of extraordinary Nashville creators working in all kinds of media. Each specially curated program pairs musicians with painters, writers, comics, dancers, spoken-word artists, and more. Programs are also inspired by and connected to current exhibitions at the Frist Art Museum. Read More
Four members of the Contrarian Ensemble standing and holding their instruments

Music in the Café: The Contrarian Ensemble

Thursday, July 23, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

The Contrarian Ensemble started as Contra-dance band and has been entertaining Nashville for over twenty five years with eclectic sets of acoustic music spanning centuries and genres. Flavors of bluegrass and jazz; traditional Irish, Italian, French music; and more are all on the menu. Read More
A group of people write in an art gallery.

Workshop Series: Witnessing Art Through Expressive Writing–Part Three

Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9:30–11:00 a.m.

Galleries and Studio B Gallery admission and parking included Registration required (link coming soon)

Slow down, reflect, and renew through art and writing. As current studies attest, contemplative practices like expressive writing, art viewing, and meditation can support human health, healing, and well-being. Read More
Black and white photo of a band playing music surrounded by jack-o-lanterns

Music in the Café: Parker James, Paul DeFiglia, and Anson Hohne

Thursday, July 30, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Frist Art Museum Café Free

Join us for a special performance by Parker James, Paul DeFiglia, and Anson Hohne Three in Café Cheeserie. Read More
Tramaine Artemis singing in Cafe Cheeserie

Music in the Café: Tramaine Arte’Mis & The I7 Jazz Band

Thursday, August 6, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Tramaine Arte’Mis & The I7 Jazz Band—making waves and turning heads with their authentic and eclectic smooth jazz sound. Read More
A woman shows students different materials at sensory station.

Sensory Sunday Hour

Sunday, August 9, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Free for members and guests ages 18 and younger; gallery admission required for not-yet-members

Explore the Frist Art Museum, the exhibitions, and Martin ArtQuest during a sensory-friendly hour. Sound levels will be lowered throughout the exhibitions. Engage with volunteers in the galleries at multisensory carts in selected galleries. Read More
Musician Corey King stands with his guitar in front of a wooden door

Music in the Café: Corey King

Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Corey King, a Nashville-based singer and songwriter for The Ohio Weather Band. Read More
A man plays piano and sings with a band behind him.

Music in the Café: Chip Greene

Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Chip Greene in Café Cheeserie. Listen to live music while enjoying a delicious dinner, light bites, or glass of wine or beer. Read More
Acrylic painting with colorful shapes

Member Morning

Sunday, August 23, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Members only

Member Mornings give Frist Art Museum members a relaxed way to start the day with early access to the museum before it opens to the general public. Enjoy docent-led tours, explore the galleries and Martin ArtQuest in a quieter setting, and experience the exhibitions from a fresh perspective. Also, members are invited to gather in… Read More
Tramaine Artemis singing in Cafe Cheeserie

Music in the Café: Tramaine Arte’Mis & The I7 Jazz Band

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Tramaine Arte’Mis & The I7 Jazz Band—making waves and turning heads with their authentic and eclectic smooth jazz sound. Read More
Group of people gathered around a cart smelling and touching art elements.

Sensory Sunday Hour

Sunday, October 11, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Free for members and guests ages 18 and younger; gallery admission required for not-yet-members

Explore the Frist Art Museum, the exhibitions, and Martin ArtQuest during a sensory-friendly hour. Sound levels will be lowered throughout the exhibitions. Engage with volunteers in the galleries at multisensory carts in selected galleries. Read More
Woven Nashville graphic with photos of Chuck Beard and Jason Eskridge

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

Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Galleries Free for members; gallery admission required for not-yet members

This series brings together unique pairings of extraordinary Nashville creators working in all kinds of media. Each specially curated program pairs musicians with painters, writers, comics, dancers, spoken-word artists, and more. Programs are also inspired by and connected to current exhibitions at the Frist Art Museum. Read More
A woman views a projection of flowers and plants in an art museum.

Member Morning

Sunday, November 8, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Members only

Member Mornings give Frist Art Museum members a relaxed way to start the day with early access to the museum before it opens to the general public. Enjoy docent-led tours, explore the galleries and Martin ArtQuest in a quieter setting, and experience the exhibitions from a fresh perspective. Also, members are invited to gather in… Read More
Two young girls look at a sensory cart in an art museum with two adults.

Sensory Sunday Hour

Sunday, December 13, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Free for members and guests ages 18 and younger; gallery admission required for not-yet-members

Explore the Frist Art Museum, the exhibitions, and Martin ArtQuest during a sensory-friendly hour. Sound levels will be lowered throughout the exhibitions. Engage with volunteers in the galleries at multisensory carts in selected galleries. Read More
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