Event Calendar - Frist Art Museum

Jul 23

Tour guides explain about contemporary exhibition at an arts museum.

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour

Thursday, July 23, 2026, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Gallery admission required

Repeats every Thursday evening

Learn more about An Indigenous Present on this informal thirty-minute tour with a Frist Art Museum docent. Tours meet at the Ingram Gallery Information Desk. Read More

Tours

Jul 25

A group of people write in an art gallery.

Workshop Series: Witnessing Art Through Expressive Writing–Part Three

Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9:30–11:00 a.m.

Galleries and Studio B Gallery admission and parking included SOLD OUT

Slow down, reflect, and renew through art and writing. As current studies attest, contemplative practices like expressive writing, art viewing, and meditation can support human health, healing, and well-being. Read More

Workshops

Jul 25

Open room with tall ceilings surrounded by windows.

Architecture Tour

Saturday, July 25, 2026, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 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 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Read More

Tours

Jul 30

Black and white photo of a band playing music surrounded by jack-o-lanterns

Music in the Café: Parker James, Paul DeFiglia, and Anson Hohne

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

Frist Art Museum Café Free

Join us for a special performance by Parker James, Paul DeFiglia, and Anson Hohne Three in Café Cheeserie. Read More

Music + Perfomances

Jul 30

Woman explains about surrealist artwork at arts museum.

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour

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

Gallery admission required

Repeats every Thursday evening

Learn more about International Surrealism from Tate: Fifty Years of Dreams on this informal thirty-minute tour with a Frist Art Museum docent. Tours meet at the Ingram Gallery Information Desk. Read More

Tours

Aug 6

Tramaine Artemis singing in Cafe Cheeserie

Music in the Café: Tramaine Arte’Mis & The I7 Jazz Band

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

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Tramaine Arte’Mis & The I7 Jazz Band—making waves and turning heads with their authentic and eclectic smooth jazz sound. Read More

Music + Perfomances

Aug 8

A group of six prints with various colors, patterns and subjects.

ARTlab: Risograph Prints

Saturday, August 8, 2026, 12:00–2:00 p.m.

Risology Club (507 Hagan St, Nashville, TN 37203); $55 for members; $75 for not-yet members; Space is limited; registration is required

Inspired by the exhibition International Surrealism from Tate: Fifty Years of Dreams and the history of surrealist publishing, this ARTlab invites participants to create their own surrealist Risograph print. Read More

Workshops

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Aug 8

ARTlab: Risograph Prints

Saturday, August 8, 2026, 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Risology Club (507 Hagan St, Nashville, TN 37203); $55 for members; $75 for not-yet members; Space is limited; registration is required

Inspired by the exhibition International Surrealism from Tate: Fifty Years of Dreams and the history of surrealist publishing, this ARTlab invites participants to create their own surrealist Risograph print. Read More

Workshops

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Aug 9

A woman shows students different materials at sensory station.

Sensory Sunday Hour

Sunday, August 9, 2026, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Free for members and guests ages 18 and younger; gallery admission required for not-yet-members

Explore the Frist Art Museum, the exhibitions, and Martin ArtQuest during a sensory-friendly hour. Sound levels will be lowered throughout the exhibitions. Engage with volunteers in the galleries at multisensory carts in selected galleries. Read More

Family Activity

Aug 9