Events

Upcoming events

Dec 12

Jazz AM: Ella Fitzgerald
presented by Nashville Jazz Workshop

Sunday, December 12, 2:00–3:30 p.m. |

Auditorium; free; space is limited
Registration required

This event is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please email learning@FristArtMuseum.org. The Nashville Jazz Workshop presents Jazz AM, a fun, interactive concert for families. The story of jazz great Ella Fitzgerald will come to life through live music, performance, and song. Certified American Sign Language interpretation will be… Read More
Family Activity Music Performance

Exhibitions on view today

Jan 8, 2021–Feb 27, 2022

A Landmark Repurposed: From Post Office to Art Museum

The architect’s black-and-white rendering of the Frist Art Museum. Groups of people are seen walking into the building.
Oct 8, 2021–Jan 2, 2022

American Art Deco: Designing for the People, 1918–1939

Side view of a red Ford Model A
Oct 8, 2021–Jan 2, 2022

Mary Sibande:
Blue Purple Red

Wearing purple dress, a pregnant Black woman, eyes closed, cradles her belly with one arm. Her other arm outstretched with fingers splayed, gestures over a pack of vicious red dogs. Her long dreadlocks pool around her feet.
Nov 5, 2021–Jan 30, 2022

Medieval Bologna:
Art for a University City

Against a blue background, a haloed, robed man reaches toward two men kneeling before him. Three women gazing at an angel are situated at the top of the work. Beautifully adorned curves frame the figures.