Current Exhibitions

May 31–Sep 1, 2025

Venice and the Ottoman Empire

The bustling opening entrance of the Venice and the Ottoman Empire exhibit.
May 31–Sep 1, 2025

Ellen Altfest: Forever

Close up of a group of gourds of varying shapes and sizes
Mar 21–Jun 29, 2025

Enough to Go Around: Food and Community in Nashville

Man holding harvest of cherry tomatoes
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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Looking for hands-on museum experience? Apply for a fall internship!

The Frist’s college internship program introduces students to the many career pathways in a museum. We’re now accepting applications for paid internships in our communications, development, and education & engagement departments for the fall 2025 semester. We also offer a fellowship to introduce an emerging professional to the process of researching, planning, and realizing an exhibition.

The deadline to apply is Monday, July 7. 

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People sitting at drawing easels looking at a tall mannequin dressed in a royal looking gown

Explore new ArtQuest activities inspired by historical Mediterranean cultures!

Dive into a new lineup of art activities in Martin ArtQuest inspired by Venice and the Ottoman Empire. Try your hand at drawing a self-portrait inspired by the powerful Venetian doges, or design your own shield. Build an ancient Italian city at the block table or trade goods at the interactive magnet wall. You can also create a shimmering painting using gold watercolor and help weave a collaborative sculpture using rich, textured fabrics. And don’t miss the chance to sketch a mannequin dressed in an elaborate doge’s outfit!

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Upcoming Events & Programs

Thursday, June 26, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: Ronny Criss

Ronny Criss
Thursday, June 26, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour 

People walking through a gallery looking at art
Thursday, June 26, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Opening Conversation: Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories

Blue, white, and red quilt that depicts the American flag
Sunday, June 29, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Architecture Tour

Detail of under a stairwell
Monday, June 30, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Homeschool Monday

Mom and kids making art in ArtQuest
Thursday, July 3, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Drop-In Drawing

A young girl sits on a stool drawing with her dad behind her.
Thursday, July 3, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Music in the Café: Roadie

Roadie band member
Saturday, July 5, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Architecture Tour

A male and female give a guided architecture tour in ASL interpretation to visitors on the steps outside at the Frist.
Thursday, July 10, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Opening Panel: Avenues to a Great City

Broad view of the Nashville skyline showing the Cumberland River in the foreground with a large bridge crossing the water
Thursday, July 10, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: Curtis Godino

Curtis Gordino
Saturday, July 12, 1:00–3:30 p.m.

Adult ARTlab: Ancient Perfumery of Venice and the Ottoman Empire

Dozens of bottles sitting on a table and plastic vials in a cup
Saturday, July 12, 10:00–10:30 a.m.

Member Moment:
Venice and the Ottoman Empire

Group of people gathering at the entrance to Venice and the Ottoman Empire
Sunday, July 13, 1:00–5:30 p.m.

Frist Arts Fest

Frist Art Frest Sunday, July 13
Saturday, July 19, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Workshop Series: Witnessing Art Through Expressive Writing

Woman looking at a large painting while another woman walks by in the foreground
Sunday, July 20, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Sensory-Friendly Sunday Morning

A mother, father, and young son, talk to a volunteer at the Multi sensory station
Thursday, July 24, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

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

Tramaine Arte’Mis performing
Thursday, July 24, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Sound Bath Meditation

Woman holding a tubular object over several silver and gold vessels
Saturday, July 26, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Adult ARTlab: Quilted Potholders

Two potholders made from different patterned yellow and black materials
Monday, July 28, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Homeschool Monday

A female holds a young female while looking at artwork in the gallery for the Farm to Table exhibition.
Thursday, July 31, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: The Look Aways

The Look Aways
Saturday, August 9, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Workshop Series: Witnessing Art Through Expressive Writing

Man leaning over to look closely at a small painting pf a blue flower
Thursday, August 14, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: Tim Gartland

Tim Gartland performing.
Sunday, August 17, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Member Morning:
Venice and the Ottoman Empire, Ellen Altfest, and Fabric of a Nation

People walking through a gallery looking at art
Thursday, August 21, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: Raihanna Estrada

Raihanna Estrada
Monday, August 25, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Homeschool Monday

A female teaches three young males how to make prints in Martin ArtQuest. Another male joins them. There are other people in the background creating and experiencing art.
Thursday, August 28, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: Jeff Taylor

Jeff Taylor
Saturday, September 20, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Workshop Series: Witnessing Art Through Expressive Writing

Hoosier Suffrage Quilt, before 1920. Cotton plain weave, pieced, embroidered, and quilted. Frank B. Bemis Fund and with funds donated anonymously. Photograph © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Monday, September 29, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Homeschool Monday

A young male looks at his reflection at an activity in Martin ArtQuest. Other children create and experience art around him.
Monday, October 27, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Homeschool Monday

Two young females create art in Martin ArtQuest.
Sunday, December 7, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Sensory-Friendly Sunday Morning

Mom and daughter reading a book
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