Event Calendar - Frist Art Museum

Jul 27

Adult ARTlab: Introduction to Fashion Illustration

Saturday, July 27, 2024, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Studio A

Join Carrie Mills for a creative fashion workshop inspired by the exhibition Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous. Participants will be introduced to several fashion illustration techniques and approaches to create their own unique creations. Read More

Workshops

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Aug 1

Two people sitting on the floor sketching on easels in front of three garments

Drop-In Drawing

Thursday, August 1, 2024, 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

Aug 3

The Sweetness of Life Culinary Experience

Saturday, August 3, 2024, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

Auditorium $100 members; $115 not-yet-members (includes gallery admission and parking) Ages 21+

Join us for a sweet and savory culinary experience inspired by Black Joy, in Spite of . . . and African American food, history, art, and photography. Delight your tastebuds with a five-course ice cream tasting, savory bites, frozen confections, and cocktail pairings presented by Lokelani Alabanza (Saturated Ice Cream) with Rhonda Cammon (Perfectly Cordial) and Keshia Hay (Bōtanique). Read More

Food event

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Aug 4

Sixteen scoops of different flavored ice creams

Family Ice Cream Social

Sunday, August 4, 2024, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Auditorium $10 members; $25 not-yet-members (includes gallery admission and parking)

Join us for an interactive two-course ice cream social made for kids and families. The social, presented by Lokelani Alabanza (Saturated Ice Cream), will focus on joy, art, and the food history of ice cream. About Lokelani Alabanza Lokelani Alabanza’s professional culinary journey started in the United States,… Read More

Family Activity Food event

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Aug 8

Dancers dressed in red, yellow, black and green outfits

Tennessee Emancipation Day Celebration

Thursday, August 8, 2024, 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Turner Courtyard and Grand Lobby Free

Join us to celebrate Tennessee’s Emancipation Day in conjunction with Black Joy, in Spite of . . . About Tennessee’s Emancipation Day The Emancipation Proclamation went into full effect on January 1, 1863. Andrew Johnson, Tennessee’s military governor at the time, and later the 17th president of the… Read More

Music Performance

Aug 8

Colorful digital work featuring two Black women with large afros sitting in chairs facing each other with solemn looks on their faces.

Gallery Talk: Sicasso

Thursday, August 8, 2024, 7:00–7:30 p.m.

Grand Lobby Free

Join us for a gallery talk with the artist Sicasso to explore her Project Uplift elevator installation: Afrofuturistic Visions: Dreamscapes of Sicasso. Read More

Lectures + Gallery Talks

Aug 11

Father leaning over his daughter watching her paint

Family Sunday

Sunday, August 11, 2024, 1:00–5:30 p.m.

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

The Frist loves families! On the second Sunday of each month, join us for special kid-friendly programming, a family tour, multisensory gallery experiences, and a visit to Martin ArtQuest. Here’s what you can enjoy:… Read More

Family Activity

Aug 11

Abstract print on black paper with pink, yellow, and gray shapes

Family Drop-In ARTlab: Let’s Go Print LEGO®

Sunday, August 11, 2024, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Studio C Free; no registration required; all skill levels are welcome

Join the Frist Art Museum for this printmaking studio workshop led by Sydney Bridwell, inspired by the exhibition ¡Printing the Revolution! The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics, 1965 to Now. In this workshop, participants will create prints using LEGOs by arranging a variety of blocks and colors to create unique designs. All supplies will be provided. Read More

Family Activity Workshops

Aug 13

Conversation: Dana Thomas and Libby Callaway

Tuesday, August 13, 2024, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Zoom Free; registration required

Join us for this virtual conversation with acclaimed fashion journalist Dana Thomas and Nashville-based creative consultant Libby Callaway. Learn more about McQueen’s life and his role in transforming luxury fashion as told in Thomas’ book Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano. About Dana… Read More

Lectures + Gallery Talks

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Aug 15

Woman sitting cross-legged surrounded by different size glass containers and holding a white rod over one of the containers

Sound Bath Meditation

Thursday, August 15, 2024, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Rechter Room Registration required

Join us for a special sound bath meditation presented by Kayce Laine. Sound baths are full-body meditative experiences involving singing bowls, resonant sounds, and good vibes. Wel Read More

Wellness

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