Event Calendar - Frist Art Museum

Apr 27

Close up of a young woman sketching in a book

Teen ARTlab: Let’s Make a Sketch(book)!

Saturday, April 27, 2024, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Free; registration required; space is limited For ages 13–19 only

Join artist Jerry Phillips as he shows you how to make your own sketchbook, then spend time sketching in the exhibition Monument and Myths: The America of Sculptors Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French. About the Teaching Artist Jerry Phillips is a Nashville artist and bookbinder. He has taught workshops with… Read More

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May 10

Three statues of Abraham Lincoln in a gallery

Making Memories: A Dementia Social Engagement Program

Friday, May 10, 2024, 10:45–11:45 a.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby Free; registration required

The Frist Art Museum partners with the Alzheimer’s Association®, Tennessee Chapter, for this special event for those living with dementia and their care partners. Making Memories gives those affected by the disease an expressive outlet and forum for dialogue through guided exhibition tours, social interaction, art-making activities, and lunch. Read More

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May 18

Black and white drawing of a female statue

Adult ARTlab: Introduction to Figure Drawing

Saturday, May 18, 2024, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Studio C $60 members; $75 not-yet-members (gallery admission and parking validation included)

Presented by Robert Scobey Join the Frist Art Museum for a figure-drawing workshop led by Robert Scobey. Work with charcoal and pencil to sketch a live, draped model with poses inspired by the sculptures of Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French on view in our Upper-Level Galleries. About the… Read More

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Jun 9

Man and woman figures made of fabric and paper

Family Drop-In ARTlab: Be a Fashion Designer

Sunday, June 9, 2024, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Studio C Free. No registration required. All skill levels are welcome.

Join the Frist Art Museum for this family fashion design workshop led by Marla Faith. Inspired by the exhibition Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous, participants will use fabrics and paper to create unique outfits for two-dimensional paper dolls. Read More

Family Activity Workshops

Jun 15

Black and white photograph of three children with yellow, green and pink embroidery on the photo

Adult ARTlab: Photography and Thread: Embroidering on Fashion Photographs

Saturday, June 15, 2024, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Studio A

Presented by Eva Rabin $60 members; $75 not-yet-members (gallery admission, and parking validation included) Ages 18+ only; space is limited; all skill levels are welcome Join the Frist Art Museum for this embroidery workshop led by Eva Rabin. Embroidery is the ancient craft of decorating fabric or other materials using a… Read More

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Jul 26

Group of people, some in wheelchairs, listening to a docent give an exhibition tour

Making Memories: A Dementia Social Engagement Program

Friday, July 26, 2024, 10:45–11:45 a.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby Free; registration required

The Frist Art Museum partners with the Alzheimer’s Association®, Tennessee Chapter, for this special event for those living with dementia and their care partners. Making Memories gives those affected by the disease an expressive outlet and forum for dialogue through guided exhibition tours, social interaction, art-making activities, and lunch. Read More

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Sep 13

Outline of a large butterfly shape with faces and shapes inside the borders and words

Making Memories: A Dementia Social Engagement Program

Friday, September 13, 2024, 10:45–11:45 a.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby Free; registration required

The Frist Art Museum partners with the Alzheimer’s Association®, Tennessee Chapter, for this special event for those living with dementia and their care partners. Making Memories gives those affected by the disease an expressive outlet and forum for dialogue through guided exhibition tours, social interaction, art-making activities, and lunch. Read More

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Nov 15

Dragon ship sailing in the water filled with pirate-like characters with a large color flag

Making Memories: A Dementia Social Engagement Program

Friday, November 15, 2024, 10:45–11:45 a.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby Free; registration required

The Frist Art Museum partners with the Alzheimer’s Association®, Tennessee Chapter, for this special event for those living with dementia and their care partners. Making Memories gives those affected by the disease an expressive outlet and forum for dialogue through guided exhibition tours, social interaction, art-making activities, and lunch. Read More

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