Event Calendar - Frist Art Museum

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

Family Sunday

Sunday, August 9, 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

Aug 13

Musician Corey King stands with his guitar in front of a wooden door

Music in the Café: Corey King

Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Corey King, a Nashville-based singer and songwriter for The Ohio Weather Band. Read More

Music + Perfomances

Aug 13

A woman poses in a pattern created by shadows.

Liminal Flow: A Surrealist Pilates Experience

Thursday, August 13, 2026, 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Auditorium $15 for members, $35 for not-yet members (includes gallery admission and parking); registration required

Led by Lauren Robinson of ESTABLISHED, step into an immersive, music-driven Pilates experience inspired by International Surrealism from Tate: Fifty Years of Dreams. Read More

Wellness

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Aug 15

A surreal painting of figures and objects melting.

Art History Lecture: “The Surrealist Movement: Its History, Mission, and Legacy”

Saturday, August 15, 2026, 1:00–2:00 p.m.

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

Join Dr. Leonard Folgarait (distinguished professor, emeritus, of history of art and architecture at Vanderbilt University) for a closer look at the surrealist art movement, presented in conjunction with International Surrealism from Tate: Fifty Years of Dreams. Read More

Lectures + Gallery Talks

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Aug 20

A man plays piano and sings with a band behind him.

Music in the Café: Chip Greene

Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Chip Greene in Café Cheeserie. Listen to live music while enjoying a delicious dinner, light bites, or glass of wine or beer. Read More

Music + Perfomances

Aug 23

Member Morning

Sunday, August 23, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Members only

Member Mornings give Frist Art Museum members a relaxed way to start the day with early access to the museum before it opens to the general public. Enjoy docent-led tours, explore the galleries and Martin ArtQuest in a quieter setting, and experience the exhibitions from a fresh perspective. Also, members are invited to gather in… Read More

Member Event