See what’s going on at the Frist during the dates you are planning to visit.


Martin ArtQuest®

ArtQuest is the Frist’s inclusive and interactive art-making space where guests of all ages can get creative—draw, animate, make prints, paint, and more!

ArtQuest is open all hours the Frist is open and is included with gallery admission (youth 18 and under are always free).

Mom, dad and two young daughters smile and hold up paintings they just made


Exhibitions

Drawing of a black man in four different poses drawn in different colors.

Sole Study

Apr 10, 2025–Apr 10, 2026
Under the direction of Student Curator Gopal Pokharel (Sumiran) from Fisk University and Student Designer Myles Jones, a senior at Tennessee State University, Sole Study was created through Project Uplift, a program designed in partnership with Fisk and TSU to offer a student or recent graduate an opportunity to curate,… Read More
The architect’s black-and-white rendering of the Frist Art Museum. Groups of people are seen walking into the building.

A Landmark Repurposed: From Post Office to Art Museum

Dec 19, 2025–Aug 23, 2026
This exhibition celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Frist Art Museum and honors its historical building as an architectural gem we are privileged to steward. A Landmark Repurposed includes architectural drawings, historical images, news clippings, and details about the former US post office and its transformation into the Frist Art Museum. Read More
People walking through a large gallery with paintings on the walls and textiles hanging from the ceiling

In Her Place: Nashville Artists in the Twenty-First Century

Feb 1–Apr 26, 2026
In Her Place draws attention to the prominent position of women artists in our region and beyond through the presentation of nearly 100 paintings, sculptures, textiles, and installation works made by an intergenerational group of 28 celebrated Nashville-based women artists. Read More
Three people looking at artwork in a gallery.

Sistah Griot: The Iconoclastic Art of Barbara Bullock

Feb 1–Apr 26, 2026
This exhibition showcases the incisive and still-timely work of Nashville-based artist Barbara Bullock (1946−1996). Bullock moved to Nashville in 1969 after being raised by her aunt and uncle in Buffalo, New York, and studied art at George Peabody College for Teachers (now a part of Vanderbilt University). Fifteen years later,… Read More
Woman looking at a painting by Claude Monet

The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art

Feb 26–May 31, 2026
The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art explores the fascinating story of impressionism, from its birth in 1874 to its legacy in the early twentieth century. Through nearly fifty paintings and sculptures, this exhibition reveals the rebellious origins of the independent artist collective known as… Read More
Surrealist painting of a bird and a woman in the moonlight by Joan Miro.

International Surrealism from Tate:
Fifty Years of Dreams

May 22–Aug 30, 2026
Drawn from the Tate’s collection in England, International Surrealism from Tate: Fifty Years of Dreams focuses on the long trajectory and broad international reach of surrealism as a state of mind through a captivating selection of paintings, photographs, sculptures, and other art objects, as well as publications and archival material. Read More
A group of people surround an intricate light box that cast patterned shadows across the room.

Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven

May 22–Aug 30, 2026
Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven spans two decades of the Pakistani American artist’s multifaceted practice across media including immersive installations, works on paper, paintings, and sculptures. Read More
Acrylic painting with colorful shapes

An Indigenous Present

Jun 26–Sep 27, 2026
An Indigenous Present, a thematic exhibition spanning 100 years of modern and contemporary Indigenous art, includes new commissions and significant works by 15 artists who use strategies of abstraction to represent personal and collective narratives, describe specific and imagined places, and build upon cultural and aesthetic traditions. Read More
Young woman standing in front of her painting in a student art show.

2026 Young Tennessee Artists: Selections from Advanced Studio Art Programs

Aug 28, 2026–Mar 1, 2027
The 2026 Young Tennessee Artists exhibition will be the eleventh biennial presentation of two-dimensional artwork created by high school students in AP and IB studio art programs throughout Tennessee during the 2025–26 academic year. A panel of university educators, artists, and curators will select up to 35 works for the… Read More
Kaleidoscope type image with human shaped figure in the center surrounded by many vibrant colors and shapes

Shimmer: Dreaming the Posthuman

Sep 25, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
Shimmer: Dreaming the Posthuman features 16 artists working with both analog and emergent technologies to visualize the interrelationship between humanity, other species, and the earth itself. Read More
A woman views a projection of flowers and plants in an art museum.

Robin Vuchnich: In Search of Thoreau’s Flowers—The Memory of a Season

Sep 25, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
The nineteenth-century philosopher Henry David Thoreau has long been celebrated for his profound essays on subjects ranging from natural history to social justice. In his most prominent work, Walden; or, Life in the Woods (1854), Thoreau meditates on the transcendent experience of living in direct communion with nature. Throughout his life, Thoreau… Read More
Gold Hanukkah Lamp and Dreidel

Beauty and Ritual: Judaica from the Jewish Museum, New York

Oct 30, 2026–Feb 7, 2027
Drawn from the world-renowned collection of the Jewish Museum in New York City, this exhibition presents more than 130 Jewish ceremonial objects (Judaica) from antiquity to the present, including books, silver, and textiles. Read More

Events

A group of people work on an art project together.

Educator Workshop: The Impressionist Revolution

Thursday, March 19, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Studios and Ingram Gallery $30 members; $35 not-yet-members (all materials, museum admission, parking validation, continental breakfast, and lunch included)

Learn about the fascinating story of impressionism, from its birth in 1874 to its legacy in the early twentieth century, and explore the rebellious origins of the impressionists and the revolutionary course they charted for modern art. Read More
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The back of a woman looking at a painting

Gallery Talk: Barbara Bullock

Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Gordon CAP Gallery Free for members; gallery admission required for not-yet members

In conjunction with the exhibition Sistah Griot: The Iconoclastic Art of Barbara Bullock, join Samuel Dunson and Cynthia Reid for a gallery talk that delves into the life, artistic practice, and enduring legacy of Barbara Bullock. About Samuel Dunson Samuel Dunson was raised in a creative environment… Read More
Singer Claire Kelly holds a guitar in a field

Music in the Café: Claire Kelly

Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Claire Kelly in Café Cheeserie. Read More
Kayce Laine poses with jars and vases.

Sound Bath Meditation

Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Auditorium $25 members; $45 not-yet-members (includes gallery admission and parking); registration required

Step into a sanctuary of sound before the holiday season sweeps in. Join us for a special sound bath meditation presented by musician and sound practitioner Kayce Laine in our beautiful auditorium. Read More
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Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour 

Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Gallery admission required

Repeats every Thursday evening
Learn more about In Her Place on this informal thirty-minute tour with a Frist Art Museum docent. Tours meet at the Ingram Gallery Information Desk. Read More
A woman sketches on a piece of paper in an art class.

Educator Workshop: The Impressionist Revolution

Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Studios and Ingram Gallery $30 members; $35 not-yet-members (all materials, museum admission, parking validation, continental breakfast, and lunch included)

Educator Workshops are a professional development opportunity for K–12 educators to connect with one another and explore curriculum connections and lesson ideas related to select exhibitions. During this workshop, educators will: Join a guided tour of The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of… Read More
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Teens participate in an art class.

Teen ARTlab: “Ink and Memory: Drawing Our Place in History”

Saturday, March 21, 2026, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Studio C Free for ages 13–19; registration required; space is limited; all skill levels are welcome

Through this one-day studio experience, teens can explore how personal memory, shared history, and current events intersect in their own lives as young adults. Through guided discussion and hands-on work with sumi ink, participants will reflect on the ways events of the past and present shape their own identity, community,… Read More
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Two women look at a quilt.

Member Morning

Sunday, March 22, 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
A group of musicians all dressed in black pose with hand drums

Resonance of the Land: Nowruz Between Renewal and Loss

Sunday, March 22, 2026, 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Auditorium Free

The Resonance of the Lands is a community-based project rooted in clay, sound, and shared presence. At its core are ceramic drums and darbukas made from soil collected in Nashville by artist Raheleh Filsoofi. Read More
Floral arrangement in a metal vase.

Adult ARTlab: Impressionist Floral Bouquets

Thursday, March 26, 2026, 5:30–8:00 p.m.

Studio A $70 members; $90 not-yet-members (includes gallery admission and parking); registration required

Join J.R. Ramsey, local artist and program coordinator from Cheekwood Estate and Gardens, for a beginner floral arrangement workshop inspired by The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum. Students will explore the exhibition, learn about the fundamentals for floral design, and create their own bouquet… Read More
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Musician Ronny Criss hold a guitar in a black and white photo.

Music in the Café: Ronny Criss

Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Ronny Criss, in Café Cheeserie.  Read More

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour 

Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Gallery admission required

Repeats every Thursday evening
Learn more about The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art on this informal thirty-minute tour with a Frist Art Museum docent. Tours meet at the Ingram Gallery Information Desk. Read More
Frist Arts Fest graphic

Frist Arts Fest

Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Free for members and guests ages 18 and younger $20 for adults* *Military, senior, and student discounts are not available during Frist Arts Fest.

Join us for a day of performances, art making, music, and more celebrating the Frist Art Museum’s twenty-fifth birthday as well as the current exhibitions In Her Place: Nashville Artists in the Twenty-First Century, Sistah Griot: The Iconoclastic Art of Barbara Bullock, and… Read More
The exterior of the Frist Art Museum building in Nashville.

A 25th-Anniversary Panel: Stories and Secrets of the Frist

Sunday, March 29, 2026, 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Auditorium This event is free for members; gallery admission is required for not-yet-members. Charter members receive early access to tickets.

Discover how Nashville’s historic main post office was boldly reimagined into a world-class art museum—and became an essential and beloved part of Nashville’s cultural community. Enjoy a lively, behind-the-scenes conversation with an extraordinary panel—reunited for the first time in a quarter century—as they reflect on their roles in bringing this… Read More
A woman does a craft with a little boy.

Homeschool Monday

Monday, March 30, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Free for members and guests ages 18 and younger; $16 for not-yet-members

Please join us for Homeschool Monday! Enjoy access to the Frist’s interactive art-making space, Martin ArtQuest and other activities. Read More
Four members of the Contrarian Ensemble standing and holding their instruments

Music in the Café: The Contrarian Ensemble

Thursday, April 2, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

The Contrarian Ensemble started as Contra-dance band and has been entertaining Nashville for over twenty five years with eclectic sets of acoustic music spanning centuries and genres. Flavors of bluegrass and jazz; traditional Irish, Italian, French music; and more are all on the menu. Read More
Guests looking at impressionist paintings in a gallery with red walls.

Gallery Talk: Soft Brushstrokes, Radical Change

Thursday, April 2, 2026, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Upper-Level Galleries Free for members; gallery admission required for not-yet members

Join us for a gallery talk with Aimee Slagle, the Frist Art Museum Education and Engagement Department’s spring intern. Together, we’ll journey through the techniques and themes on display in The Impressionist Revolution: Monet to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art. We will discuss innovations in the… Read More
A group of teens work on an art project in an art studio.

Teen ARTlab: Words on Wear—Custom Hoodie 

Saturday, April 4, 2026, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Studio C Free for ages 13–19; registration required; space is limited; all skill levels are welcome

In this hands-on workshop, participants will design and create their own custom hoodies using printmaking, painting, appliqué, collage, and stitching techniques. Inspired by the artwork and shirt designs of the artist Briena Harmening, whose work is on view in In Her Place: Nashville Artists in the Twenty-First Century, students… Read More
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Jeff Taylor

Music in the Café: Jeff Taylor

Thursday, April 9, 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
A mom and son look at a sensory stand in an art museum.

Sensory Sunday Hour

Sunday, April 12, 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
A woman plays the cello and a man plays the guitar on a stage.

Music in the Café: Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Café Cheeserie Free

Award-winning singer-songwriter Wil Maring and virtuose guitarist and fiddler Robert Bowlin combine their talents, smoothly blending elements from old-time and bluegrass, jazz and blues, Celtic and country, to create an original acoustic music all their own. Read More
Oil painting of a flower that appears to be glitched.

Adult ARTlab: Flower Glitch Oil Paintings

Sunday, April 19, 2026, 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Studio A $60 members; $80 not-yet-members (includes gallery admission and parking); registration required

Join artist Sisavanh Phouthavong Houghton, whose work is featured in In Her Place: Nashville Artists in the Twenty-First Century, to explore light, form, color, and your own creativity through painting from glitched photographic references. Read More
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A mom and child draw together in an art gallery.

Drop-In Drawing

Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Ingram Gallery Gallery admission required; materials included (first come, first served); all skill levels are welcome

Practice drawing techniques and skills, access technical guidance, and be inspired by the artworks in our galleries and the architecture of our building. Read More
Duo Infernale

Music in the Café: Duo Infernale

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

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Duo Infernale in Café Cheeserie.  Read More
Logo for The Symposium of Women in the Arts.

The Symposium of Women in the Arts

Saturday, April 25, 2026, 12:00–5:30 p.m.

Auditorium Free; registration is required

As part of the Annual Symposium for Women in the Arts, which this year is being held at the Frist Art Museum and is hosted by the American Women Artists organization in conjunction with the Frist Art Museum exhibition In Her Place, we invite you to join us for an inspiring and immersive experience celebrating women in the visual arts. Read More
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A woman plays with blocks with a toddler.

Homeschool Monday

Monday, April 27, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Free for members and guests ages 18 and younger; $10 for not-yet-members

Please join us for Homeschool Monday! Enjoy access to the Frist’s interactive art-making space, Martin ArtQuest and other activities. Read More
Raihanna Estrada poses on a couch with her guitar

Music in the Café: Raihanna Estrada

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

Café Cheeserie Free

Join us for a special performance by Raihanna Estrada, a country artist and songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee with a voice that is vulnerable, powerful, and undeniably country. Read More
A group of people surround an intricate light box that cast patterned shadows across the room.

Member Morning

Sunday, May 31, 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
Docent holding up a book talking to a group of people in the gallery

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
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
Acrylic painting with colorful shapes

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
Group of people gathered around a cart smelling and touching art elements.

Sensory Sunday Hour

Sunday, October 11, 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
A woman views a projection of flowers and plants in an art museum.

Member Morning

Sunday, November 8, 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
Two young girls look at a sensory cart in an art museum with two adults.

Sensory Sunday Hour

Sunday, December 13, 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
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