Events

Upcoming events

Aug 29
A woman crouches over another woman on a floor mat in a self defense class.

Self-Defense Class

Saturday, August 29, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Auditorium; $10 for members; $30 for not-yet members (gallery admission and parking are included); Space is limited; registration is required; ages 18+

Join us for a hands-on self-defense workshop led by Nikki Chiavuzzi of Deer Lady Defense. We’ll start small and build together, with care taken to meet you where you are. Presented in conjunction with An Indigenous Present, the class will cover how to protect yourself during any… Read More
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Sep 3
A woman paints in an art classroom.

Vitality Arts Mixed-Media Workshop

Thursday, September 3, 2026, 1:00–2:30 p.m.

Shelby Park Community Center (401 S 20th St, Nashville, TN 37206); Free • Registration is required; For participants aged 55+

Every Thursday through November 5 (skipping October 22)
Learn new skills and explore your creativity in this free mixed-media workshop, taught by Amber Lelli at Shelby Park Community Center. Read More
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Sep 12
A group of people write in an art gallery.

Workshop Series: Witnessing Art Through Expressive Writing

Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:30–11:30 a.m.

Galleries and Studio B Gallery admission and parking are included; Space is limited; registration is required

Join us as we explore how these modalities can promote healthy self-awareness, personal enjoyment, and care for both self and community. Read More
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Sep 17
Drinking chocolate is being poured from pottery vase into another ceramic mug.

ARTlab: A Drinking Chocolate Workshop—Past and Present

Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Studio A; $25 for members; $45 for not-yet members; Space is limited; registration is required

Peel, pour and sip history! Led by chocolate historian Sophia Rea, this delicious workshop draws inspiration from the exhibition An Indigenous Present Read More
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Oct 1
Two women sitting at a table working on an art project using thread and yarn

Educator Workshop: Shimmer

Thursday, October 1, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Studios and Ingram Gallery; $30 for members; $35 for not-yet members (all materials, museum admission, parking validation, continental breakfast, and lunch are included)

During this workshop, educators will learn about the exhibition Shimmer: Dreaming the Posthuman and engage in related activities. Read More
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Oct 3
Woman leaning down to look at an iPad as a man looks on.

Educator Workshop: Shimmer

Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Studios and Ingram Gallery; $30 for members; $35 for not-yet members (all materials, museum admission, parking validation, continental breakfast, and lunch are included)

During this workshop, educators will learn about the exhibition Shimmer: Dreaming the Posthuman and engage in related activities. Read More
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Oct 24
A group of people write in an art gallery.

Workshop Series: Witnessing Art Through Expressive Writing - Part Two

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9:30–11:30 a.m.

Galleries and Studio B Gallery admission and parking are included; Space is limited; registration is required

Join us as we explore how these modalities can promote healthy self-awareness, personal enjoyment, and care for both self and community. Read More
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Nov 5
Two women work together in a print making class.

Educator Workshop:
Beauty and Ritual

Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Studios and Upper-Level Galleries $30 for members; $35 for not-yet members (all materials, museum admission, parking validation, continental breakfast, and lunch are included)

During this workshop, educators will learn about the exhibition Beauty and Ritual and engage in related activities. Read More
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Nov 7
A woman sketches on a piece of paper in an art class.

Educator Workshop:
Beauty and Ritual

Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Studios and Upper-Level Galleries $30 for members; $35 for not-yet members (all materials, museum admission, parking validation, continental breakfast, and lunch are included)

During this workshop, educators will learn about the exhibition Beauty and Ritual and engage in related activities. Read More
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Nov 14
A group of people write in an art gallery.

Workshop Series: Witnessing Art Through Expressive Writing - Part Three

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9:30–11:30 a.m.

Galleries and Studio B Gallery admission and parking are included; Space is limited; registration is required

Join us as we explore how these modalities can promote healthy self-awareness, personal enjoyment, and care for both self and community. Read More
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Exhibitions on view today

Closing soon
May 22–Aug 30, 2026

International Surrealism from Tate:
Fifty Years of Dreams

People walking through a gallery with Surrealism paintings
Closing soon
May 22–Aug 30, 2026

Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven

Gallery with an installation with tall red string-like pieces handing together in a square with other works on the walls
Jun 26–Sep 27, 2026

An Indigenous Present

Acrylic painting with colorful shapes