Prompted by our vision of inspiring people through art to look at their world in new ways, the Frist Art Museum invited teens to submit their artwork for this second edition of Teens Take the Frist! The resulting selection features more than fifty artworks in a variety of mediums, created by emerging artists from Cheatham, Davidson, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson Counties.
This exhibition, along with other Frist initiatives like Teen ARTlab and the Teen Arts Action Group, was intended to give individuals ages 13–19 a safe space to express themselves and participate in activities with art professionals. With many schools shifting to online learning because of COVID-19 restrictions, art has become more important than ever as an avenue of communication and connection.
We extend special thanks to our artists and adult mentors for their guidance and enthusiasm in creating nurturing spaces for our youth to grow: Lesa Dowdy, Victoria Gedvillas, Hatch Show Print, Chelsea Kaiah, Michael Lapinski, Elisheba Israel Mrozik, Niq Tognoni, Magda Underdown-DuBois, and YEAH! Rocks.
All works appear courtesy of the artists.
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(artists are listed alphabetically by first name)
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Learn more about opportunities for teens at the Frist.
Our teen programs receive funding from the Robert K. and Anne H. Zelle Fund for the Fine and Performing Arts of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
Exhibition gallery
Abby Ditto. Things are not always as they seem, 2020
Amelia L. Overgrown Gazebo, 2020
Anastasia S. Self-portrait in Purple, 2019
Andrew K. Fun times in Paris, 2019
Anna D. CATHARSIS, 2019
Annabelle Parrish. Soaked, 2019
Ava R. Simplicity, 2020
Averie K. Memory, 2020
Bella P. Thought, 2020
C. Philpott. The Match, 2020
Charlie K. A Fence in the Dark, 2020
E. McAdoo. Caffeinated, 2020
Eleanor Taylor. The Survivor, 2020
Eliana Gorden. Colors of Winter, 2020
Erika G. A Pedestrian Wall, 2019
Evelyn S. Untitled, 2020
Finn. A Ballad of the Runway, 2020
Gavin Tapia. Consciousness, 2020
Greta Galli. Forest and Rope, 2020
Hailey Holder. Bison, 2019
Hailey Wondem. Ashes, 2020
Hannah Bodoh. Cherry Blossom, 2019
Hannah S. Floral Blend, 2018
Harper Dale. Ensworth Landscape, 2020
Jacqueline Frist. Vintage, 2020
Jake F. Sabotage, 2020
Jasmine Finlay. The Wingless Snake, 2019
Jolie B. Primary Vision, 2020
Kallie Chelsvig. History, 2020
Kaya B. Musings on Melon, 2020
Kendall S. Introspection, 2020
Leah M. The Call of the Safari, 2020
Leah McLaughlin. Wild Colors, 2020
Lily E. Ideal Vision, 2020
Max B. Smooth Stars, 2020
Mitchell C. Self-Portrait, 2020
Naomi H. Ocean Ink, 2020
Noah Jamison. Untitled, 2020
Owen Shaffer. Feeling Blue, 2020
Quinn A. Colors of a Feather, 2019
Roma S. The Other Half, 2020
Ryan Marks. Drummer in Blue, 2019
Sasha M. Themis, 2019
Schuyler Crichton, Sarah Cote, Hannah Marie Dixie, Abigail Herndon, Anna Claire Looney, Cecilia Phillips, Loren Plosa, Anna Burns Roth, and Didi Umeukeje. Care for Creation, 2019
Shannon A. Broadway, 2019
Sowjanya Dalai. The Power of The Woman, 2020
Sydney Hueser. Savannah, 2020
Taylor J. King of Greed, 2020
Trinity. Galaxy, 2020
Vanessa Frigon. Waves, 2020
Thank you to our exhibition supporters
