Join us for a day of performances, art making, music, and more celebrating the our newest exhibitions, International Surrealism from Tate: Fifty Years of Dreams, Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven, and An Indigenous Present, and the current Art in the Atrium installation, Plexus No. 47.
Schedule of Events
1:00–5:00 p.m.
Indigenous Artisan Market (Auditorium)
Stop by the auditorium for an Indigenous artist market curated by our friends at IndigeNash!
Community Organizations (Grand Lobby)
Discover programs, resources, and upcoming events happening throughout Nashville.
Scavenger Hunt (Ingram Gallery)
Keep your eyes peeled as you explore the galleries! Complete a scavenger hunt featuring works from International Surrealism from Tate and claim a prize at the end.
Multisensory Cart (Ingram Gallery)
Check out tools, metals, and materials drawn from International Surrealism from Tate, Interwoven, and Plexus No. 47.Our interactive Multisensory Carts allow visitors to have an up-close experience with the artworks on view!
Drop-In Drawing (Upper-Level Galleries)
Visit our pop-up drawing cart in An Indigenous Present and let inspiration lead the way. Sketch your surroundings, respond to a work on display, or draw whatever sparks your imagination!
Hard Candy Zines (Upper-Level West Foyer)
Meet the women behind Hard Candy, Nashville’s new magazine created for women. Explore their work and pick up a zine inspired by the women featured in International Surrealism from Tate.
Risology Club (Upper-Level West Foyer)
Stop by the Risology Club table to meet Graeme Morris! Risograph printing is a stencil-based printing process that combines the efficiency of a copier with the look of screen printing. Each color is printed separately using soy-based inks, creating vibrant layers, visible texture, and natural variation from print to print. Browse risograph prints, shop unique artwork, and learn about upcoming Risology Club workshops.
Surrealist Monster Puppets (Studio A)
Let your imagination run wild and create the beautiful, spooky, or kooky monster puppet of your surrealist dreams. Afterward, bring your puppet across the hall to Martin ArtQuest® and perform your very own show in the surrealist puppet theatre!
Interwoven Mini Lanterns (Studio B)
Create your own lantern inspired by Anila Quayyum Agha’s installation All the Flowers Are for Me!
Personality Prints (Studio C)
An Indigenous Present artist Mary Sully created “personality prints,” patterned images inspired by celebrities and other notable figures and personalities. Make your own personality print in this studio with geometric shapes and patterns!
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Docent-Guided Tour (Ingram Gallery)
Join a Frist docent for a guided tour of International Surrealism from Tate.
2:00–2:30 p.m.
Music in the Galleries: Flute Performance (Upper-Level Galleries)
Enjoy a live performance by local Indigenous musician Justin Mihtukwsun. A woodland-style flute player from the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation, Mihtukwsun’s performances include multiple woodland-style flutes, drawing on extended technique and ceremonial sound practice—traditional music, birdsong emulation, breath meditation, and cross-genre improvisation—interwoven with stories and teachings about the flute.
2:30–3:00 p.m.
Telestrations Game (Rechter Room)
Join in on a game of Telestrations, a fast-passed drawing and guessing game inspired by telephone, a game the surrealists played. Recommended for guests aged 10 and up.
3:00–3:30 p.m.
Music in the Galleries: Flute Performance (Upper-Level Galleries)
Enjoy a live performance by local Indigenous musician Justin Mihtukwsun. A woodland-style flute player from the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Nation, Mihtukwsun’s performances include multiple woodland-style flutes, drawing on extended technique and ceremonial sound practice—traditional music, birdsong emulation, breath meditation, and cross-genre improvisation—interwoven with stories and teachings about the flute.
3:30–4:00 p.m.
Telestrations Game (Rechter Room)
Join in on a game of Telestrations, a fast-paced drawing and guessing game inspired by telephone, a game the Surrealists played. Recommended for guests aged 10 and up.
3:30–4:00 p.m.
Upasana Dance Performance (Auditorium)
Experience a Kathak performance inspired by artist Anila Quayyum Agha. Presented by Upasana Performing Arts Center, the program blends tradition and contemporary expression through rhythm, storytelling, and movement. It creates a dialogue with Agha’s exploration of migration, identity, and cultural connection.
Established in 2003 by Guru Sonia Chaudhuri, Upasana Performing Arts Center is dedicated to the teaching and performance of Kathak, a classical dance form from North India known for its rhythmic footwork, storytelling, and expressive movement. Based in Nashville, Upasana creates performances that blend tradition with contemporary artistic expression, exploring themes of identity, spirituality, emotion, and the shared human experience. Through dance, music, and storytelling, Upasana shares the rich cultural traditions and diverse narratives of the Indian subcontinent with audiences across the community.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Docent-Guided Tour (Ingram Gallery)
Join a museum docent for a guided tour of International Surrealism from Tate: Fifty Years of Dreams.
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.
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