Event Calendar - Frist Art Museum

Jun 14

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Sensory Sunday Hour

Sunday, June 14, 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

Jun 14

A woman helps two children make an art piece.

Family Sunday

Sunday, June 14, 2026, 1:00–5:00 p.m.

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

On selected Sundays each month, join us for special kid-friendly programming, family tours, and multisensory gallery experiences. Read More

Family Activity

Jun 14

A photo of a man with a graphic of a book cover next to him.

Dave Eggers: Contrapposto

Sunday, June 14, 2026, 2:00–3:30 p.m.

Auditorium $35.50; registration required

Parnassus Books and the Frist Art Museum are thrilled to present an afternoon with Dave Eggers in conversation with Lindsay Lynch about his new book, Contrapposto. Read More

Lectures + Gallery Talks

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Jun 18

Music in the Café: Jeff Taylor

Thursday, June 18, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Jeff Taylor, a Grammy Award–winning musician who has played with The Time Jumpers for twenty-five years. Read More

Music

Jun 21

Architecture Tour

Sunday, June 21, 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

Jun 25

Musician, Bobby Frank, plays the handpan

Music in the Café: Bobby Frank

Thursday, June 25, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Bobby Frank in Café Cheeserie. Read More

Music

Jun 25

A man and woman stand together in front of an abstract artwork.

Opening Conversation: An Indigenous Present

Thursday, June 25, 2026, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Auditorium Free for members; gallery admission required for not-yet members Registration required

Jeffrey Gibson, artist and exhibition cocurator; Jenelle Porter, independent curator and exhibition cocurator; and Katie Delmez, Frist Art Museum senior curator will come together for a conversation exploring the ideas, practices, and approaches of Native North American artists featured in the exhibition. Read More

Lectures + Gallery Talks

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Jun 27

Architecture Tour

Saturday, June 27, 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 2