Events

Upcoming events

Jan 29
Drawing of a woman in the clouds making a phone call on an old, corded phone.

Artists’ Conversation: The Foremothers

Thursday, January 29, 2026, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

RESCHEDULED: more information coming soon. Auditorium Free for members; $10 for not-yet-members

Join us for a special evening of conversation with five celebrated artists featured in In Her Place: Nashville Artists in the Twenty-First Century. Read More
Lectures + Gallery Talks
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Jan 31
Rising staircase in front of floor to ceiling window with metal detailing.

Architecture Tour

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 p.m.
When was the Frist Art Museum built? Who was the architect? Can you tell me about the floors in the galleries? Enjoy a guided tour of our landmark art deco building at 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Read More
Tours
Feb 2
A woman paints in an art classroom.

Acrylic Painting Workshop

Monday, February 2, 2026, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

SOLD OUT FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center (8101 TN-100, Nashville, TN 37221)

Occurs every Monday until March 30, 2026
Explore your creativity in this free acrylic painting workshop at FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center, presented in partnership with the Frist Art Museum and supported by E.A. Michelson Philanthropy. Read More
Workshops
Feb 3
A group of adults look at iPads in a class.

Beginner Digital Photography Workshop

Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

FiftyForward Donelson Station (108 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN 37214) Free; registration required; ages 55+

Occurs every Tuesday until March 31, 2026
Explore your creativity in this free digital photography workshop at FiftyForward Donelson Station, presented in partnership with the Frist Art Museum and supported by E.A. Michelson Philanthropy. Read More
Workshops
Feb 5
Black and white photo of a band playing music surrounded by jack-o-lanterns

Music in the Café: Parker James, Paul DeFiglia, and Anson Hohne

Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Frist Art Museum Café Free; cash bar

Join us for a special performance by Parker James, Paul DeFiglia, and Anson Hohne Three in Café Cheeserie. Read More
Music
Feb 5
A stylized painting of a circus with elephants, clowns and acrobats.

Panel: The Life and Legacy of Barbara Bullock

Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Auditorium Free for members; $10 for not-yet-members. Registration is required.

Guest curator Carlton Wilkinson will moderate this compelling panel discussion about the life, work, and legacy of Barbara Bullock. Featuring Henry Jones, Andrée LeQuire, and Aïssatou Sidimé-Blanton, the conversation will center on the exhibition Sistah Griot: The Iconoclastic Art of Barbara Bullock. Read More
Lectures + Gallery Talks
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Feb 8
Docent talking with a family

Sensory Sunday Hour

Sunday, February 8, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Free for members and guests ages 18 and younger; gallery admission required for not-yet-members

Explore the Frist Art Museum, the exhibitions, and Martin ArtQuest during a sensory-friendly hour. Sound levels will be lowered throughout the exhibitions. Engage with volunteers in the galleries at multisensory carts in selected galleries. Feel free to stay into the afternoon for Family Sunday activities including a tour… Read More
Family Activity
Feb 8
Three young children play with a light bright wall.

Family Sunday

Sunday, February 8, 2026, 1:00–5:30 p.m.

Free for members and guests ages 18 and younger; gallery admission required for not-yet-members

On the second Sunday of each month, join us for special kid-friendly programming, family tours, and multisensory gallery experiences. Read More
Family Activity
Feb 12
The band Tramaine Arte'Mis & The 17 Jazz Band perform on a stage.

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

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Tramaine Arte’Mis & The I7 Jazz Band—making waves and turning heads with their authentic and eclectic smooth jazz sound. Read More
Music
Feb 12
Painting of a group of African-American men.

Austin Peay CECA Artist’s Talk: Omari Booker

Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Rechter Room Free; first come, first seated

Join us for a free Artist’s Talk by Omari Booker, recipient of the Center of Excellence for Creative Arts (CECA) at Austin Peay State University’s 2025–26 Tennessee Artist Fellowship. Read More
Lectures + Gallery Talks

Exhibitions on view today

Dec 19, 2025–Aug 1, 2026

A Landmark Repurposed: From Post Office to Art Museum

The architect’s black-and-white rendering of the Frist Art Museum. Groups of people are seen walking into the building.
Apr 10, 2025–Apr 10, 2026

Sole Study

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