Event Calendar - Frist Art Museum

Jun 8

Frist After Five graphic with photos of Summer of Soul and Moonlight

Frist After Five: Film Series

Thursday, June 8, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Auditorium; free

Films presented on June 8 and June 29

We are excited to celebrate Pride Month and African-American Music Appreciation Month with free films during Frist After Five! Read More

Films

Jun 9

Man with long black hair sitting on a chair in front of a trailer holding a guitar.

Making Memories: A Dementia Social Engagement Program

Friday, June 9, 10:45–11:45 a.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; registration required

The Frist Art Museum partners with the Alzheimer’s Association®, Tennessee Chapter, for this special event for those living with dementia and their care partners. Making Memories gives those affected by the disease an expressive outlet and forum for dialogue through guided exhibition tours, social interaction, art-making activities, and lunch. Read More

Workshops

Jun 10

Architecture Tour

Saturday, June 10, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday 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. Read More

Tours

Jun 11

Lots of children running around in Beatrix Potter exhibit

Family Sunday: Beatrix Potter

Sunday, June 11, 1:00–5:30 p.m.

Upper-Level and Martin ArtQuest Galleries
Free for members and guests ages 18 and younger; gallery admission required for not-yet-members

Repeats every second Sunday of the month

The Frist loves families! On the second Sunday of each month, join us for family tours, story tours, multisensory gallery experiences, and a visit to the Martin ArtQuest Gallery. Bilingual Story & Song with Rachel Rodriguez from 2:30–4:00 p.m.—Join musician and educator Rachel Rodriguez as she presents her Bilingual Story… Read More

Family Activity

Jun 15

Woman looking at painting of man playing guitar

Frist at Home: Storied Strings

Thursday, June 15, 1:30–2:00 p.m.

Presented on Zoom; free; registration required

Join us wherever you are for a Frist at Home online tour—a closer look at some of the art currently at the museum. Spend thirty minutes in the company of our docents and other art lovers. This conversation will focus on Storied Strings: The Guitar in American… Read More

Tours

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Jun 15

Woman meditating in front of a large, colorful tapestry

Guided Meditation

Thursday, June 15, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Meet in Grand Lobby
$5 members; $20 not-yet-members (includes gallery admission and parking); registration required

Join us on select Thursday nights as The Happy Hour leads a meditation practice in our galleries. During this program, you will be guided through unique meditations inspired by one of our current exhibitions. Read More

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Jun 15

Frist After Five graphic with photos of Gabe Baker and Nick Tabron

Frist After Five: Music in the Galleries

Thursday, June 15, 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Ingram Gallery; free

Music in the Galleries presented on June 15 and June 22

Join us for live music in Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art and celebrate Juneteenth and African-American Music Appreciation Month! Read More

Music

Jun 17

Closeup of a mushroom house with a burgandy roof made of felt

Adult ARTlab: Needle Felting

Saturday, June 17, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

SOLD OUT
Studio A

Participants will be introduced to the basics of needle felting, a technique that transforms wool or other natural fibers into three-dimensional objects. Participants will create a mushroom inspired by Potter’s passion for mycology and will learn how to use contouring and color to transform their shapes into storybook mushroom houses. Read More

Workshops

Jun 17

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

Architecture Tour

Saturday, June 17, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday 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. Read More

Tours

Jun 24

Bare-breasted woman sculpted out of metal found in the entrance to the Frist building

Architecture Tour

Saturday, June 24, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday 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. Read More

Tours