Frist Art Museum

Current Exhibitions

People milling about buying and selling vegetables and tables set up in a park like setting in a city

Abstract painting with vertical bars and paint strokes in a variety of colors on a dark background

African American boy sitting in front of a large tree with sunflowers blooming all around him.

Older woman standing in a cabbage patch resting her hands on the top of a hoe

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

Frist Friday graphic showing people smiling at the camera with the date May 2, 7-10 p.m.

Get your tickets for the next Frist Friday!

Celebrating the enduring legacy of local HBCU art programs as seen in our current exhibitions Kindred Spirits and David C. Driskell & Friends, this Frist Friday is a toast to creativity, collaboration, and community on campus. Break out your smartest looks and come dance, mingle, and make art! Don’t miss a one-night-only exhibition-inspired DJ set by Michael Ewing, the Frist’s associate curator, enjoy artist-led activities in Martin ArtQuest with Dominique “YOUNIQUE” Coleman, and more!

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Hannah Einhorn, Joshua Lewis and Ashley Mayfield

Frist Community Art Teachers (CATs) are on the move!

As roving art ambassadors, our CATs have been all over town expanding art education outside of our museum walls. The current team of experienced teaching artists—Hannah Einhorn, Joshua Lewis, and Ashley Mayfield—work with community partners off-site and lead Art Trunk activities, which include mobile art-making kits and lesson plans. Community Engagement Director Shaun Giles says the goal is to break down the barriers that impact art accessibility in a changing city by providing enriching art opportunities for all. Since November 2024, the CATs have worked with 38 community partners and taught approximately 630 participants in more than 50 workshops with many more scheduled!

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🎨The Mayor’s Art Show Spotlights Student Creativity

Don’t miss the chance to see the amazing student artwork featured in the 2025 Mayor’s Art Show. On display now in the free Upper-Level Education Gallery, the show features the work of artists from kindergarten through twelfth grade.

We’re proud to work with Metro Nashville Public Schools as well as many other middle Tennessee school districts to present the work of talented young artists from across our community. On view through April 27.

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A woman views artwork during a tour in the David C. Driskell & Friends exhibition.

Broad shot of a tent set up on the Frist Courtyard for the Gala

This image features a light fixture, window, and stone interior design details.

A female and young male view artwork in the gallery.

Headshots of Michael D. Atkins, John Simmons, and George Walker III

Woman smiling while taking a pic at a photobooth

Woman stands in a field of crops at a farm.

Frist black and white ceiling with light two light fixtures.

Young woman taking a picture of a work of art

View of the vast space in the upper level of the Frist foyer

Four females practice yoga on the grassy courtyard in front of the Frist Art Museum.

Horizontal image of a potted bonsai tree with purple flowers

Pottery vessel in process with tool laying in front on a table.

Picture of a man at his computer with red lighting

Painting of two women and one man. One of the women sits on a throne while the other women kneels at her feet, and the man stands next to her. The painting uses rich red tones.

Ellen Altfest. Rock, Foot, Plant, 2009. Oil on canvas; 9 x 14 in. Photo: Todd-White Art Photography. Courtesy White Cube

Two tour guides give a tour at the Frist Art Museum. There a windows in the background, as well as some back architecture. Colors include pinks, blues, whites, blacks, greens, and grays.

This image shows the bottom of the spiral staircase in the Frist Art Museum. The image consists of some grays, blacks, whites, and a few browns. There is also some marble detail.

Close up view of metal art deco bannister along marble stairwell

Blue, white, and red quilt that depicts the American flag

Tour guide talking to tour group in the Frist's Grand Lobby

A male and female give a guided architecture tour in ASL interpretation to visitors on the steps outside at the Frist.

Young couple looking at paintings on a wall

Young woman taking a picture of a work of art in a case

A blonde female draws on a clipboard in the gallery.

Two females and two younger females view a sculpture in the gallery for the Farm to Table exhibition.

A female holds a young female while looking at artwork in the gallery for the Farm to Table exhibition.

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.

A young male looks at his reflection at an activity in Martin ArtQuest. Other children create and experience art around him.

Two young females create art in Martin ArtQuest.

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