Event Calendar - Frist Art Museum

Aug 27

Tramaine Artemis singing in Cafe Cheeserie

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

Thursday, August 27, 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 + Performances

Aug 27

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PechaKucha Vol. 53: The Dialogue of Space

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Auditorium; Free for Frist Art Museum and Civic Design Center members; $20 for not-yet members; Space is limited; registration is required

This edition of PechaKucha will explore the ongoing dialogue between our ideas and the physical spaces we inhabit. Read More

Talks + Lectures

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Aug 29

Self-Defense Class

Saturday, August 29, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Auditorium; $10 for members; $30 for not-yet members (gallery admission and parking are included); Space is limited; registration is required; ages 18+

Join us for a hands-on self-defense workshop led by Nikki Chiavuzzi of Deer Lady Defense. We’ll start small and build together, with care taken to meet you where you are. Presented in conjunction with An Indigenous Present, the class will cover how to protect yourself during any… Read More

Workshops

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Aug 29

Metal grate and a portion of the scalloped ceiling in the lobby of the Frist

Architecture Tour

Saturday, August 29, 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

Aug 31

A group of adults and kids stand around a Multisensory Station in an art gallery.

Homeschool Monday

Monday, August 31, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Free for members and guests aged 18 and younger; $16 for not-yet members

Please join us for Homeschool Monday, and enjoy priority access to Martin ArtQuest with gallery tours led by museum art teachers. Read More

Family Activity

Sep 3

Vitality Arts Mixed-Media Workshop

Thursday, September 3, 2026, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Shelby Park Community Center (401 S 20th St, Nashville, TN 37206); Free • Registration is required; For participants aged 55+

Every Thursday through November 5 (skipping October 22)

Learn new skills and explore your creativity in this free mixed-media workshop, taught by Amber Lelli at Shelby Park Community Center. Read More

Workshops

Sep 3

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Frist Films: Reframing the Narrative—Indigenous Filmmakers in Focus

Thursday, September 3, 2026, 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Auditorium; Free for members; gallery admission required for not-yet members; First come, first seated

In conjunction with An Indigenous Present, Indigenash presents an evening of film and conversation featuring three Nashville-based filmmakers whose work reflects distinct cultural experiences and creative perspectives from across Turtle Island. Read More

Talks + Lectures

Sep 10