Join us for a day of performances, art making, music, and more celebrating the exhibitions New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations, Fahamu Pecou: This Face Behind This Mask Behind This Skin, and Paul McCartney Photographs 1963−64: Eyes of the Storm.
Schedule of Events
1:00–5:00 p.m.
Multisensory Cart (Ingram Gallery)
Immerse yourself in textures, scents, and visuals related to the exhibition New African Masquerades. These interactive carts allow visitors to have a hands-on and up-close experience with the artwork!
Scavenger Hunt (Ingram Gallery)
Keep your eyes peeled as you make your way through the galleries—complete a scavenger hunt featuring works displayed in New African Masquerades to claim a prize!
Wearable Art Shop (Rechter Room)
Join us for a fashion and ensemble market inspired by the show New African Masquerades! Nashville artisans GoodKidRageWRLD, Puppy Witch, Threads by Dreads, Phoenix the Entrepreneur, Black Myth, MBellished Gifts, and Ashleigh Wilson will be in attendance with all of their wearable art to sell.
35-mm Keychains (Upper-Level East Foyer)
Join Safelight Imaging to create your own film-canister keychain with reused materials. Stop by and grab some film while you are at it!
Colorful Cameras (Studio A)
Color a vintage camera inspired by Paul McCartney Photographs 1963−64. Wear your new gear around your neck to become a fabulous photographer!
DIY Poloroids (Studio B)
Get your photo made with a retro Polaroid camera, inspired by Paul McCartney Photographs 1963−64! Then collage and decorate your photo in the studio to make it your own.
Dancing Ribbon Wands (Studio C)
Create a dynamic and flowing ribbon wand inspired by the movement in New African Masquerades. Choose your ribbons and adorn your wand with beads!
Photo Booth (Grand Lobby)
Tabletop Games (Grand Lobby)
1:30–2:30 p.m.
The Beatles Bingo (Upper-Level West Foyer)
Test your Beatles song knowledge in this friendly game of bingo! This activity is available on a first come, first seated basis. Winners will receive a music-themed prize!
Docent-Guided Tour: New African Masquerades (Ingram Gallery)
Join a museum docent for a guided tour of the exhibition New African Masquerades. See artwork and learn about the four contemporary masquerade artists featured in the show—their motivations, artistic choices, and the patronage and economic networks with which they engage.
2:00–2:30 p.m.
Masquerade Performance: Tiwaniokay Hunters Society (Auditorium)
Come see masquerade ensembles come to life in this performance by the Tiwaniokay Hunters Society from Baltimore, Maryland.
3:00–3:30 p.m.
Poetry Tour (Ingram Gallery)
Join Po’Boys and Poets as we explore the exhibition New African Masquerades through poetry. Poets Kenieha Boren, O’Mya Mosby, and Perris Johnson will choose their favorite artworks and respond to them via spoken word.
3:30–4:00 p.m.
The Beatles Bingo (Upper-Level West Foyer)
Test your Beatles song knowledge in this friendly game of bingo! This activity is available on a first come, first seated basis. Winners will receive a music-themed prize.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Architecture Tour (Grand Lobby)
Take a tour with one of our docents to learn all about the interesting history and beautiful architecture of the Frist’s art deco building, which was originally built as Nashville’s main post office.
4:00–4:30 p.m.
Masquerade Performance: Tiwaniokay Hunters Society (Auditorium)
Come see masquerade ensembles come to life in this performance by the Tiwaniokay Hunters Society from Baltimore, Maryland.
Admission
- Free for members and guests ages 18 and younger
- $20 for adults*
Tickets may be purchased on site on the day of the event. Advance tickets are not required.
*Military, senior, and student discounts are not available during Frist Arts Fest.
Parking
Discounted parking is available in the Frist Art Museum lots on a first-come, first-served basis.
Parking is at a premium in our area, but there are many lots close by. There is a parking lot on Tenth Avenue directly across the street from Cummins Station. There is also parking available in the Gateway Parking Lot behind Union Station, accessible from an entrance just past The Finch restaurant on Tenth Avenue.
Here’s an interactive map from Nashville Downtown Partnership’s Park It Downtown.
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