Events

Upcoming events

Oct 5

EADJ Fall 2022 Programs on Artistic Activism and the Power of Collective Resistance

Wednesday, October 5, 10:00–11:00 a.m. |

Zoom; registration required

Additional panel offered on October 19
The Engine for Art, Democracy and Justice (EADJ), program is a trans-institutional partnership founded by Dr. Maria Magdalena Campos Pons. The partnership includes Vanderbilt University, Fisk University, the Frist Art Museum and Millions of Conversations. The Fall 2022 program, Artistic Activism and the Power of Collective Resistance, will be… Read More
Lectures + Gallery Talks
Oct 6

Frist at Home:
Knights in Armor

Thursday, October 6, 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 Knights in Armor. Read More
Tours
Register
Oct 6

Curators’ Perspectives: Textile Treasures from Asia in Weaving Splendor

Thursday, October 6, 6:30–7:30 p.m. |

Auditorium
Free; first come, first seated 

The world has always turned to Asia for luxurious textiles. In this special presentation about fine textiles and garments from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, you will have an opportunity to see why. Join Nelson-Atkins curators Ling-en Lu, Kimberly Masteller, and Yayoi Shinoda for a close examination of some of the sumptuous textile treasures from across Asia featured in Weaving Splendor.  Read More
Lectures + Gallery Talks
Oct 8

Artist Demonstration: M Kelley

Saturday, October 8, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. |

Ingram Gallery
Free for members; gallery admission required for not-yet-members

Join artist M Kelley to learn more about the techniques and processes used to create the textiles in Weaving Splendor: Treasures of Asian Textiles from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Read More
Art Demo
Oct 8

Architecture Tour

Saturday, October 8, 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
Oct 9

Member Morning

Weaving Splendor: Treasures of Asian Textiles and Virginia Overton: Saved

Sunday, October 9, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. |

Reservations are not required

Join us for a members-only viewing of the Weaving Splendor: Treasures of Asian Textiles from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Virginia Overton: Saved exhibitions. As a benefit of membership, our members are invited to enjoy exclusive viewings of our new exhibitions at member previews and Member Mornings. Read More
Member Event
Oct 9

Family Sunday

Sunday, October 9, 1:00–5:30 p.m. |

Upper-Level Galleries and Martin ArtQuest

Repeats every second Sunday of the month
The Frist loves families! On the second Sunday of each month, join us for family tours, multisensory gallery experiences, and a visit to the Martin ArtQuest Gallery. Knights in Armor Family Tours begin at 1:45 p.m. and meet at the Ingram Gallery information deskMultisensory Exploration Stations are available… Read More
Family Activity
Oct 13

Frist at Home: Weaving Splendor

Thursday, October 13, 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 Weaving Splendor: Treasures of Asian Textiles… Read More
Tours
Register
Oct 15

Artist Demonstration: Maki Aizawa with Tsuyo Onodera

Saturday, October 15, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. |

Ingram Gallery
Free for members; gallery admission required for not-yet-members

Join artist Maki Aizawa with Tsuyo Onodera to learn more about the techniques and processes used to create the textiles in Weaving Splendor: Treasures of Asian Textiles from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Read More
Art Demo
Oct 15

Teen ARTlab: Video Art with David Gumbs

Saturday, October 15, 1:00–2:30 p.m. |

Presented on Zoom; registration required (link posted soon); free
For ages 13–19 only

Join digital multimedia artist David Gumbs as he demonstrates how to create real-time video art in seconds with a webcam, a mic, and the Isadora software. Learn how to make eye-catching live animations, using your webcam feed to create feedback loops or generate flowers that follow your movements as you… Read More
Teens Workshops

Exhibitions on view today

Closing soon
Jul 1–Oct 10, 2022

Knights in Armor

Two knights on horseback look like they are in a parade procession
Aug 12–Dec 31, 2022

Elise Kendrick: Salon Noir

Elise Hendrick and Jonathan Diggs standing in front of one of Elise's artworks
Sep 2, 2022–Feb 12, 2023

2022 Young Tennessee Artists: Selections from Advanced Studio Art Programs

Black and white image of a young girl surrounded by darkness as she looks downward with her face being illuminated by light.