Events

Upcoming events

Aug 5

Frist at Home: Architecture

Thursday, August 5, 1:30–2:00 p.m. |

Presented on Zoom; registration required

Join us wherever you are for a Frist at Home tour—a closer look at the architecture of our building. Read More
Lectures + Gallery Talks Tours
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Aug 7

Performance: Nashville Pipes and Drums

Saturday, August 7, 10:00 a.m.–3:15 p.m. |

Frist Art Museum Turner Courtyard; free

Listen to the sounds of Scotland and learn more about its rich cultural heritage during this day of performances in the Turner Courtyard. Inspired by the exhibition Designing the New: Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Style, Nashville Pipes and Drums will present fifteen-minute performances at the top of each… Read More
Performance
Aug 7

Vaccination Day

Saturday, August 7, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |

Frist Café

The Metro Public Health Department will be on-site at the Frist Art Museum providing COVID-19 vaccines from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 7. Both the two-dose Pfizer vaccine and the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available. There is no cost to get vaccinated, and… Read More
Aug 7

Architecture Tour

Saturday, August 7, 4:30–5:30 p.m. |

Meet in the Grand Lobby; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday at 4:30 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 4:30 p.m. every Saturday. Read More
Tours
Aug 12

Educator workshop
Kara Walker: Cut to the Quick

Thursday, August 12, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. |

Upper-Level Galleries and Studios; registration required

During this workshop, explore the nuances of Kara Walker: Cut to the Quick, from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation. Participate in a tour, spend time on your own in the galleries, receive teaching materials, discuss curriculum connections, and participate in art-making activities. Read More
Educator Program
Aug 12

Frist at Home: Designing the New: Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Style

Thursday, August 12, 1:30–2:00 p.m. |

Presented on Zoom; 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 Designing the New: Charles Rennie Mackintosh… Read More
Tours
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Aug 14

Architecture Tour

Saturday, August 14, 4:30–5:30 p.m. |

Meet in the Grand Lobby; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday at 4:30 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 4:30 p.m. every Saturday. Read More
Tours
Aug 19

Frist at Home: Architecture

Thursday, August 19, 1:30–2:00 p.m. |

Presented on Zoom; registration required

Join us wherever you are for a Frist at Home tour—a closer look at the architecture of our building. Read More
Lectures + Gallery Talks Tours
Register
Aug 21

Sensory Dreams, Sated: A tasting inspired by Kara Walker

Saturday, August 21, 3:00–5:00 p.m. |

Frist Art Museum Auditorium; $50 members; $60 not-yet-members (gallery admission, parking validation, and tasting included).

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT

Join Chef Keshia M. Hay of Sip N Bite for an edible interpretation of the works of Kara Walker. This program will begin with a visit to the exhibition Kara Walker: Cut to the Quick, from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, followed by a three-course tasting with drink pairings by Perfectly Cordial. Read More
Aug 21

Architecture Tour

Saturday, August 21, 4:30–5:30 p.m. |

Meet in the Grand Lobby; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday at 4:30 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 4:30 p.m. every Saturday. Read More
Tours

Exhibitions on view today

Jan 8, 2021–Feb 27, 2022

A Landmark Repurposed: From Post Office to Art Museum

Jun 11–Sep 12, 2021

Designing the New: Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Style

Mackintosh_The May Queen
Jun 11–Sep 12, 2021

Bethany Collins: Evensong

Artist Bethany Collins working in her studio
Jun 18–Sep 5, 2021

Teens Take the Frist!

Jul 23–Oct 10, 2021

Kara Walker: Cut to the Quick
From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation