Event Calendar - Frist Art Museum

Jun 1

Older man peering close at a painting of a woman holding a guitar outdoors

Frist at Home: Storied Strings

Thursday, June 1, 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

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Jun 1

Young woman sits in Weaving Splendor gallery drawing in front of a light blue kimono

Drop-In Drawing

Thursday, June 1, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Gallery admission required
Materials included (first come, first served); all skill levels welcome

Occurs the first Thursday evening of the month

Practice different techniques and skills, access technical guidance, and be inspired by the artworks in our galleries and the architecture of our building. Borrow materials from the station near the Ingram Gallery Information Desk or bring your own! (Note that only pencils and digital drawing surfaces are allowed in the… Read More

Jun 3

Frist Arts Fest Weekend Celebration

Saturday, June 3, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 4, 1:00–5:30 p.m.
$15 adult admission per day
Members and 18 and younger free!
Advance tickets are not required

Celebrating guitars, photography, and more, the Frist Art Museum will hold a weekend-long Frist Arts Fest on June 3–4 spotlighting the exhibitions Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art, Guitar Town: Picturing Performance Today, Ron Jude: 12 Hz, and Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature. Read More

Family Activity Music Performance Tours

Jun 3

Close up view of metal art deco bannister along marble stairwell

Architecture Tour

Saturday, June 3, 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 4

Member Morning: Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art

Sunday, June 4, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Reservations are not required

Join us for a members-only viewing of the Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art exhibition. As a benefit of membership, our members are invited to enjoy exclusive viewings of our new exhibitions at member previews and Member Mornings. Member previews take place the day before new exhibitions open… Read More

Member Event

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. A Family Tour begins at 1:45 p.m. at the Ingram Gallery information desk. A Multisensory Exploration Station is available in the… 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

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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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