The Martin ArtQuest® Gallery is the Frist Art Museum’s interactive artmaking gallery for all ages. ArtQuest presents changing exhibition-related activities three times a year.
What’s On in ArtQuest
Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage
September 21, 2023–January 15, 2024
Enjoy special activities inspired by the Multiplicity exhibition. Explore themes of identity and self-expression through a variety of activities including collage, weaving, animation, printmaking, and drawing.
Featured Videos
Texture in Art
Contrast in Art
About ArtQuest
Since 2001, this award-winning interactive space has been one of Nashville’s top destinations for creative exploration. ArtQuest offers a range of art-making activities—drawing, animation, printmaking, painting, and more—with the support of friendly staff and volunteers.
Know before you go:
- ArtQuest is open the same hours as the museum.
- A visit to ArtQuest is included with museum admission (visitors ages 18 and younger always receive free admission!)
- ArtQuest is designed for individuals and families. However, we welcome group visits to ArtQuest by advance reservation only; availability is limited. For more information, visit our group tours page.
- ArtQuest welcomes visitors of all ages and abilities. Staff members are available to assist with accommodations. For more information, visit our accessibility page.
- For tips on visiting the museum with your family, see our visitors with children page.
ArtQuest: Art is All Around You
Videos and Art Activities
Explore ArtQuest’s concepts wherever you are through ArtQuest: Art Is All Around You, short videos that highlight art ideas and fun family activities, produced in partnership with Nashville Public Television.
Use #FristArtQuest to share your ArtQuest artwork with us online!
✨ THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10✨
Join us for Family Sunday!
🐰 1:30–3:30 p.m.: FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE: PETER RABBIT (2018)
🐰 A Family Tour begins at 1:45 p.m.
🐰 A Multisensory Exploration Station is available in the Upper-Level Galleries from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
🐰 The interactive Martin ArtQuest Gallery is open every Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Explore art-making stations relating to the exhibition BEATRIX POTTER: DRAWN TO NATURE!
Learn more at FristArtMuseum.org
IT`S FAMILY SUNDAY!
Today, August 13, enjoy:
🎨 A Family Tour begins at 1:45 p.m. at the Ingram Gallery information desk.
🎨 A Multisensory Exploration Station is available in the Upper-Level Galleries from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Multisensory Exploration Station offers opportunities for visitors of all ages to touch, smell, and listen to materials and objects of varying textures, aromas, and sounds that relate to the featured exhibition.
🎨 The interactive Martin ArtQuest Gallery is open every Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Explore art-making stations relating to the exhibition BEATRIX POTTER: DRAWN TO NATURE!
Learn more at FristArtMuseum.org
#FristArtQuest #FristBeatrixPotter #NashvilleParent
The Frist loves families! On the second Sunday of each month, join us for family tours, story tours, multisensory gallery experiences, and a visit to the Martin ArtQuest Gallery.
This Sunday, August 13, enjoy:
🎨 A Family Tour begins at 1:45 p.m. at the Ingram Gallery information desk.
🎨 A Multisensory Exploration Station is available in the Upper-Level Galleries from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Multisensory Exploration Station offers opportunities for visitors of all ages to touch, smell, and listen to materials and objects of varying textures, aromas, and sounds that relate to the featured exhibition.
🎨 The interactive Martin ArtQuest Gallery is open every Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Explore art-making stations relating to the exhibition BEATRIX POTTER: DRAWN TO NATURE!
Learn more at FristArtMuseum.org
#FristArtQuest #FristBeatrixPotter #NashvilleParent
First trip to the fristartmuseum and I was lured into the kid play area where they had a still life drawing area set up and naturally I spent an hour drawing because once I start, I can’t stop. I know I’ve only been out of college for a year but this made me really miss still life drawing classes. #coloredpencil #fristartquest #fristartmuseum #nashville #tn #art #stilllife #artist #artgallery #nashvilletn #tennessee #country
Double tap if you are excited about #FristArtsFest! All weekend long, there will be songwriters performing in the Turner Courtyard; exhibition tours; art-making activities in the #FristArtQuest and in the studios with @hatchshowprint, @friendsofshelby, and @turnipgreencreativereuse; food trucks; games; a @hifimediaco photobooth; and more! Learn more at FristArtMuseum.org
🌟 Join us for a vibrant weekend of art and inspiration! 🎨✨
Mark your calendars for the Frist Arts Fest Weekend Celebration happening on June 3rd and 4th at the Frist Art Museum (fristartmuseum). 🎉📅
Immerse yourself in the world of guitars, photography, and much more as we showcase our incredible exhibitions: Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art, Guitar Town: Picturing Performance Today, Ron Jude: 12 Hz, and Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature. 🎸📸🐇
Bring your friends and family, because this is an event you won`t want to miss! 🙌👪
Admission is just $15 per day for adults, while members and those who are 18 and younger get in for FREE! 🎟️💃
Get ready for a weekend filled with art, culture, and unforgettable experiences. See you there! 🎨✨
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🌟 Join us for a vibrant weekend of art and inspiration! 🎨✨
Mark your calendars for the Frist Arts Fest Weekend Celebration happening on June 3rd and 4th at the Frist Art Museum (fristartmuseum). 🎉📅
Immerse yourself in the world of guitars, photography, and much more as we showcase our incredible exhibitions: Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art, Guitar Town: Picturing Performance Today, Ron Jude: 12 Hz, and Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature. 🎸📸🐇
Bring your friends and family, because this is an event you won`t want to miss! 🙌👪
Admission is just $15 per day for adults, while members and those who are 18 and younger get in for FREE! 🎟️💃
Get ready for a weekend filled with art, culture, and unforgettable experiences. See you there! 🎨✨
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Frist Arts Fest Weekend Celebrates New Exhibitions with Live Music, Tours, Art-Making Activities, and More!
Celebrating guitars, photography, and more, the Frist Art Museum will hold a weekend-long Frist Arts Fest on June 3–4 spotlighting the exhibitions STORIED STRINGS: THE GUITAR IN AMERICAN ART, GUITAR TOWN: PICTURING PERFORMANCE TODAY, RON JUDE: 12 HZ, and BEATRIX POTTER: DRAWN TO NATURE.
On Saturday, guests can enjoy live guitar-centric musical performances in the auditorium organized with event partners @wnxpnashville. On Sunday, programs geared toward children and families include sets by @therockandrollplayhouse inspired by artists represented in STORIED STRINGS and an instrument petting zoo with the @countrymusichof
All weekend long, there will be songwriters performing in the Turner Courtyard; exhibition tours; art-making activities in the Martin ArtQuest Gallery and in the studios with @hatchshowprint @friendsofshelby and @turnipgreencreativereuse ; food trucks; games; a @hifimediaco photobooth; and more.
Admission to Frist Arts Fest will be free for Frist members and guests ages 18 and younger. For all other guests, the regular $15 Adult Admission will apply both days. All normal discounts are suspended during the weekend.
For a full schedule of events, visit FristArtMuseum.org/event/frist-arts-fest.
Volunteer in ArtQuest!
The ArtQuest team is always looking for helpful hands and smiling faces!
The Frist Art Museum welcomes gifts of any amount to support the Martin ArtQuest Gallery. Thank you!
Benefactors
The Frist Art Museum is deeply grateful to our generous Martin ArtQuest Gallery Benefactors:
- Ellen H. Martin, Charles N. Martin, and the Martin Foundation
- The Cal Turner Family Foundation
- The William Stamps Farish Fund
Supported in part by
