Events

Upcoming events

Nov 20
Man sketches painting in an art gallery

Drop-In Drawing

Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Ingram Gallery Gallery admission required; materials included (first come, first served); all skill levels are welcome

Practice drawing techniques and skills, access technical guidance, and be inspired by the artworks in our galleries and the architecture of our building. Read More
Family Activity
Dec 7
Father and two sons wearing cowboy hats watching a woman demonstrating an activity

Frist Arts Fest

Sunday, December 7, 2025, 1:00–5:30 p.m.

Free for members and guests aged 18 and younger $20 for adults* *Military, senior, and student discounts are not available during Frist Arts Fest.

Join us for a day of performances, art making, music, and more celebrating the exhibitions New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations, Fahamu Pecou: This Face Behind This Mask Behind This Skin, and Paul McCartney Photographs 1963−64: Eyes of the Storm. Schedule of Events 1:00–5:00 p.m. Read More
Family Activity

Exhibitions on view today

Nov 6, 2025–Jan 26, 2026

Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm

A young Paul McCartney holding a camera taking a photo of himself in a mirror
Oct 10, 2025–Jan 4, 2026

New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations

Man taking a photo of a masquerade ensemble
Oct 10, 2025–Jan 4, 2026

Fahamu Pecou: This Face Behind This Mask Behind This Skin

Black shirtless man facing right with a mesh material pulled over his face and chest on a light turquoise background
Jul 4–Dec 14, 2025

Avenues to a Great City

Rendering of a possible idea for the east bank in Nashville showing buildings and a park like setting with people milling about
Apr 10, 2025–Apr 10, 2026

Sole Study

Drawing of a black man in four different poses drawn in different colors.