Current exhibitions

Current Exhibitions

Jun 28–Sep 29, 2024

¡Printing the Revolution! The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now

People walking in a gallery
May 30–Aug 25, 2024

Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous

Man looking at garment in a case
May 30–Aug 25, 2024

Shahpour Pouyan: Winter in Paradise

Man looking at several clay sculptures in varying shapes
Apr 5–Sep 2, 2024

Black Joy, in Spite of. . .

Young man and woman looking at paintings
Jul 13–Aug 11, 2024

Teens Take the Frist!
Focus on Nature

Close-up painting of a cicada with glowing lights in the background
Aug 11, 2023–Aug 12, 2024

Afrofuturistic Visions: Dreamscapes of Sicasso

Three women looking around in an elevator with the walls covered in colorful art.
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Interested in a career in the arts?

Are you or someone you know in the job market and interested in working in a creative environment that inspires people?

We are now accepting applications for several positions including Manager of Digital Systems, Maintenance Engineer, and facilitator in Martin ArtQuest, our interactive artmaking space for all ages.

 

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Mom and son and daughter creating outfits on mini-mannequins

ArtQuest Gets a McQueen-Inspired Makeover!

Martin ArtQuest is looking super stylish with stations inspired by our Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous exhibition! We are thrilled to present twelve design sketches by McQueen to inspire guests to create looks for their own spring/summer ’24 collection. The Drawing in the Round station features our mannequin glamorously dressed in a McQ garment with a headpiece inspired by McQueen collaborator Philip Treacy’s elaborate creations. Other exhibition-focused activities include dress-up magnets, a photo framing exercise, and books about fashion and friendship.

Come see us in ArtQuest!
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Upcoming Events & Programs

Saturday, July 27, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Adult ARTlab: Introduction to Fashion Illustration

Sketch of a woman wearing a black gown
Thursday, August 1, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Drop-In Drawing

Two people sitting on the floor sketching on easels in front of three garments
Saturday, August 3, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

The Sweetness of Life Culinary Experience

Saturated ice cream container
Sunday, August 4, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Family Ice Cream Social  

Sixteen scoops of different flavored ice creams
Sunday, August 11, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Family Drop-In ARTlab: Let’s Go Print LEGO®

Abstract print on black paper with pink, yellow, and gray shapes
Thursday, August 8, 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Tennessee Emancipation Day Celebration

Dancers dressed in red, yellow, black and green outfits
Thursday, August 8, 7:00–7:30 p.m.

Gallery Talk: Sicasso

Colorful digital work featuring two Black women with large afros sitting in chairs facing each other with solemn looks on their faces.
Sunday, August 11, 1:00–5:30 p.m.

Family Sunday

Father leaning over his daughter watching her paint
Tuesday, August 13, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Conversation: Dana Thomas and Libby Callaway

Gods and Kings book cover
Thursday, August 15, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Sound Bath Meditation

Woman sitting cross-legged surrounded by different size glass containers and holding a white rod over one of the containers
Saturday, August 17, 10:30–4:00 p.m.

Adult ARTlab: Poetic Sculptures

Three brown clay figures
Sunday, August 18, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

Persian Afternoon Tea

Two cups of tea sitting on a platter with light foods surrounding
Friday, August 23, 8:00–11:00 p.m.

Frist Fridays 2024

Saturday, August 24, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Teen ARTlab: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SCREAM?
Using Printmaking to Be Heard

Girl drawing at Frist Teen ARTlab
Saturday, August 24, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Conversation: Karen Elson and Libby Callaway

Model Karen Elson dressed in a sequence gown turning her head to glance at a man in the foreground.
Thursday, September 19, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in Rechter: The Andrews  

Members of The Andrews leaning up against tall rock walls in a skinny alley
Saturday, September 21, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Adult ARTlab: “The Power of Print: Making Messages into Multiples with Linocut Printmaking

Colorful prints and linocut printmaking supplies laid out on a work surface
Thursday, September 26, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Performance: “A Mother’s Rivers of Tears”

María Magdalena Campos-Pons in a yellow dress with white paint on her face
Thursday, October 24, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Curator’s Perspective: Journey Through Japan

Large wave cresting in the ocean
Thursday, November 21, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Sound Bath Meditation

Woman sitting cross-legged surrounded by different size glass containers and holding a white rod over one of the containers
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