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

Exhibitions

Elise Hendrick and Jonathan Diggs standing in front of one of Elise's artworks

Elise Kendrick: Salon Noir

Aug 12, 2022–Jul 31, 2023
The Frist Art Museum presents its first micro-exhibition, Elise Kendrick: Salon Noir. This exhibition includes artwork by Nashville artist Elise Kendrick that explores and pays homage to the beauty of African American women, their unique hairstyles, and the Black salon experience. Under the direction of student curator Jonathan Diggs, Salon… Read More
An older person with wrinkled skin braiding their hair in two braids

2022 Young Tennessee Artists

Sep 2, 2022–Apr 16, 2023
The Frist Art Museum’s ninth biennial Young Tennessee Artists exhibition showcases some of the finest two-dimensional artwork by students in Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) studio art programs. The submission period ran from February 14 through May 13, 2022. Artwork for the exhibition was selected by a jury of Tennessee… Read More
Couple holding hands smiling while looking at the large beaded creature in the gallery

Jeffrey Gibson: The Body Electric

Feb 3–Apr 23, 2023
This major exhibition is devoted to one of today’s leading artists, whose multidisciplinary practice combines aspects of traditional Indigenous art and culture with a modernist visual vocabulary. This exhibition is part of the Tennessee Triennial for Contemporary Art, a program of Tri-Star Arts. Read More
Two young women looking up at a large colorful tapestry

Otobong Nkanga: Gently Basking in Debris
A selection of works in the Gordon Contemporary Artists Project Gallery

Feb 3–Apr 23, 2023
Nigerian Belgian artist Otobong Nkanga creates tapestries, drawings, videos, sculptures, and performances that feature narratives of wounding and healing, making metaphorical links between the landscape and the traumatized human body. This collection of works is part of the Tennessee Triennial for Contemporary Art, a program of Tri-Star Arts. Read More
Mrs Rabbit is dressed in a blue dress and is serving teas to three cotton tail bunnies

Beatrix Potter:
Drawn to Nature

Apr 7–Sep 17, 2023
This magical, family-friendly exhibition celebrates the creative and ecological achievements of the beloved English author and illustrator Beatrix Potter (1866–1943). In The Tale of Peter Rabbit, first published in London in 1901, and twenty-two other children’s books, Potter imagined an enchanting world of animals and gardens. Through letters, photographs, sketches,… Read More
Woman dressed in a white dress with a hat and pink toned flowers in her hair playing guitar with band members behind her.

Guitar Town:
Picturing Performance Today

Apr 21–Aug 20, 2023
Guitar Town: Picturing Performance Today features work by ten Nashville-based photographers who capture the energy of Nashville’s diverse music scene through images of guitar players performing in venues across the city. Highlighting a variety of musical styles and attitudes, the photographers employ dramatic angles, surprising cropping, and hair-trigger responses as… Read More
Close up of Odetta Holmes playing the guitar

Storied Strings:
The Guitar in American Art

May 26–Aug 13, 2023
Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art is the first exhibition to explore the instrument’s symbolism in American art from the early nineteenth century to the present day. Featuring 125 works of art as well as thirty-five exceptional instruments, the exhibition will demonstrate that guitars figure prominently in the visual stories… Read More
Large broken and jagged rocks with crystalized surfaces

Ron Jude: 12 Hz

May 26–Aug 13, 2023
Ron Jude’s imposing, large-scale black-and-white photographs made in Oregon, California, Hawaii, and Iceland depict the raw materials of the planet and its systems—lava flows, rocks formed from volcanic ash, river and tidal currents, and glacial valleys—that are the foundation of organic life. Stripped bare of the evidence of human existence,… Read More

The Power of Resilience

Aug 25–Dec 31, 2023
The Power of Resilience will highlight the work of adult artists with disabilities at five middle Tennessee organizations. Local teaching artists will work with groups at Able Voices; Borderless Arts; Friends Life Community; Healing Arts Project, Inc.; and Metro Parks disABILITIES to create individual and collaborative works in a variety of… Read More
Three Black men dressed in matching outfits with bright pink satin stripes and tall hats bending backward so their hats almost touch the ground

Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage 

Sep 15–Dec 31, 2023
The first major museum exhibition devoted to the subject, Multiplicity presents 75 major collage and collage-informed works that reflect the breadth and complexity of Black identity. Featuring an intergenerational group of artists, Multiplicity explores the varying ways collage is employed and how the technique suggests diverse conceptual concerns such as cultural hybridity, notions of… Read More

Raqib Shaw: Ballads of East and West

Sep 15–Dec 31, 2023
Raqib Shaw grew up in Kashmir, India, immersed in his family’s business of selling jewelry, textiles, and carpets. On a trip to London, he became entranced by old masters’ paintings at the National Gallery. He eventually moved to the city in 1998 to study art and has lived there ever… Read More
The Virgin of Guadalupe standing with her hands together in a praying position. She has on a gold crown and is wearing a black robe with gold stars which is being held by a young boy at the bottom of the painting.

Art and Imagination in Spanish America, 1500–1800: Highlights from LACMA’s Collection   

Oct 20, 2023–Jan 28, 2024
Imperial expansion, conquest, and colonization marked the period spanning from 1500 to 1800. Cataclysmic social and geopolitical shifts brought people into closer contact than ever before—in real and imagined ways, propelling the creative refashioning of the material culture that surrounded them. After the Spaniards began colonizing the so-called New World… Read More

Events

Making Memories: A Dementia Social Engagement Program

Friday, March 31, 10:45–11:45 a.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; registration required

The Frist Art Museum partners with the Alzheimer’s Association®, Tennessee Chapter, for this special event for those living with dementia and their care partners. Making Memories gives those affected by the disease an expressive outlet and forum for dialogue through guided exhibition tours, social interaction, art-making activities, and lunch.  Read More
Woman leaning over a beaded bird sculpture to look more closely

Educator Workshop: Jeffrey Gibson

Saturday, April 1, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Studios A, B, and Main-Level Galleries
Register by March 30

During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to explore the Jeffrey Gibson exhibition, learn about the artist’s multidisciplinary practice, and participate cross-curricular dialogue, and  take part in a multimedia art-making activity. Read More
Register
Rising staircase in front of floor to ceiling window with metal detailing.

Architecture Tour

Saturday, April 1, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday 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. Read More
Man with headphones looking at a wall of colorful abstract paintings

Member Preview: Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature

Thursday, April 6, 12:00–5:30 p.m.

Reservations are not required

Please join us for a Member Preview of the Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature exhibition on Thursday, April 23, from noon to 5:30 p.m. As a benefit of membership, our members are invited to enjoy exclusive viewings of our new exhibitions at member previews. Member previews take place the… Read More
Four people sitting on a bench looking at a colorful video wall

Frist at Home: Jeffrey Gibson

Thursday, April 6, 1:30–2:00 p.m.

Presented on Zoom; free; registration required

Join us wherever you are for a Frist at Home online tour—a closer look at some of the art currently at the museum. Spend thirty minutes in the company of our docents and other art lovers. This conversation will focus on Jeffrey Gibson: The Body Electric. Read More
Register
Young woman volunteer handing supplies to a father and daughter for drop in drawing

Drop-In Drawing

Thursday, April 6, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Gallery admission required
Materials included (first come, first served); all skill levels welcome

Occurs the first Thursday evening of the month
Practice different techniques and skills, access technical guidance, and be inspired by the artworks in our galleries and the architecture of our building. Borrow materials from the station near the Ingram Gallery Information Desk or bring your own! (Note that only pencils and digital drawing surfaces are allowed in the… Read More
Drawing of a small mouse with an apron on looking holding a plate of pasties in front of a cupboard

Curator’s Perspective: Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature

Thursday, April 6, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Auditorium
Free; first come, first seated

Join Annemarie Bilclough, curator of Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature, as she discusses the development of this fascinating new exhibition that explores the life of the beloved children’s author, the places and animals which inspired her stories, and her background as a scientist and conservationist. Read More
Couple viewing beaded figure in Jeffrey Gibson exhibition

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour 

Thursday, April 6, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Meet at Ingram Gallery Information Desk; Gallery admission required

Repeats every Thursday evening
Learn more about Jeffrey Gibson: The Body Electric on this informal thirty-minute tour with a Frist Art Museum docent. Tours meet at the Ingram Gallery Information Desk. Read More
Detail shot of silver architecture ceiling details

Architecture Tour

Saturday, April 8, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday 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. Read More
Three large vibrant paintings on a wall covered with pink, blue and green geometric patterns.

Gallery Talk:
Jeffrey Gibson’s American Indian Abstract: Reclaiming Indigenous Art History

Thursday, April 13, 7:00–8:00 p.m.

Ingram Gallery
Free for members; gallery admission required for not-yet members

To what extent is Jeffrey Gibson’s work seen in The Body Electric influenced by aesthetic styles and historical subjects rooted in Native American expressive culture? To what extent might Gibson also be mobilizing his individual aesthetic voice against how Indigenous art has been treated by the art world? Is he perhaps reclaiming its Indigenous place within the wider history of American art? Read More
Silver railing on ascending marble staircase

Architecture Tour

Saturday, April 15, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday 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. Read More
Drawing of a small mouse with an apron on looking holding a plate of pasties in front of a cupboard

Frist at Home: Beatrix Potter

Thursday, April 20, 1:30–2:00 p.m.

Presented on Zoom; free; registration required

Join us wherever you are for a Frist at Home online tour—a closer look at some of the art currently at the museum. Spend thirty minutes in the company of our docents and other art lovers. This conversation will focus on Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature. Read More
Register
Women meditating

Guided Meditation

Thursday, April 20, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Ingram Gallery
$5 members; $20 not-yet-members (includes gallery admission and parking); registration required

Join us on select Thursday nights as The Happy Hour leads a meditation practice in our galleries. During this program, you will be guided through unique meditations inspired by one of our current exhibitions.  Read More
Register
Three colorful beaded bracelets hung on a round black velvet jewelry holder

Adult ARTlab: Introduction to Loom Beading

Saturday, April 22, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

SOLD OUT
Studio A
Ages 18+ only. Space is limited. All skill levels are welcome.

Join Melanie Bender for this studio workshop inspired by the exhibition Jeffrey Gibson: The Body Electric. Participants will be introduced to basics techniques of loom beading and will create an original design. Each participant will receive a bead loom to use during the workshop and to take home afterward. Read More

Architecture Tour

Saturday, April 22, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday 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. Read More
Couple looking at artwork

Member Morning: Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature

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

Reservations are not required

Join us for a members-only viewing of the Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature exhibition. As a benefit of membership, our members are invited to enjoy exclusive viewings of our new exhibitions at member previews and Member Mornings. Member previews take place the day before new exhibitions open to the… Read More
Jack Silverman Quartet group shot

Music in the Café: Jack Silverman Quartet

Thursday, April 27, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Frist Art Museum Café
Free; cash bar available

Join us for an evening of music by the Jack Silverman Quartet in the Frist Art Museum Café! Read More
Monkey sculpture with carved patterns and a hat with a scull and crossbones and large horns

Teen ARTlab: Concrete Sculpting

Saturday, April 29, 1:00–5:00 p.m.

Studio C
Free; registration required; ages 13–19 only

Create small narrative sculptures using a special commercial carving mixture and add images and textures with custom stamps, found objects, and a variety of tools and sculpting techniques. Read More
Register

Architecture Tour

Saturday, April 29, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday 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. Read More
Watercolor art piece of a landscape, painted in muted tones

Frist at Home: Beatrix Potter

Thursday, May 4, 1:30–2:00 p.m.

Presented on Zoom; free; registration required

Join us wherever you are for a Frist at Home online tour—a closer look at some of the art currently at the museum. Spend thirty minutes in the company of our docents and other art lovers. This conversation will focus on Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature. Read More
Register
A young girl sits on a stool drawing with her dad behind her.

Drop-In Drawing

Thursday, May 4, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Gallery admission required
Materials included (first come, first served); all skill levels welcome

Occurs the first Thursday evening of the month
Practice different techniques and skills, access technical guidance, and be inspired by the artworks in our galleries and the architecture of our building. Borrow materials from the station near the Ingram Gallery Information Desk or bring your own! (Note that only pencils and digital drawing surfaces are allowed in the… Read More
Angled view of sunlit marble stairway with metal bannister

Architecture Tour

Saturday, May 6, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday 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. Read More
Film poster showing a close up of Renee Zellweger dresed in a high neck blue top with

Film: Miss Potter (2006)

Thursday, May 11, 6:30–8:00 p.m.

Auditorium
Free; first come; first seated

Presented in conjunction with Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature, Miss Potter tells the story of Beatrix Potter and her struggle for love, happiness, and success. Combining stories from the author and illustrator’s life with animated characters from her beloved children’s books, this biopic stars Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor. Rated PG; 88… Read More
Art deco motif design on aluminum interior door

Architecture Tour

Saturday, May 13, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday 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. Read More
Mrs Rabbit is dressed in a blue dress and is serving teas to three cotton tail bunnies

Frist at Home: Beatrix Potter

Thursday, May 18, 1:30–2:00 p.m.

Presented on Zoom; free; registration required

Join us wherever you are for a Frist at Home online tour—a closer look at some of the art currently at the museum. Spend thirty minutes in the company of our docents and other art lovers. This conversation will focus on Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature. Read More
Register
Woman meditating in front of a large, colorful tapestry

Guided Meditation

Thursday, May 18, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Meet in Grand Lobby
$5 members; $20 not-yet-members (includes gallery admission and parking); registration required

Join us on select Thursday nights as The Happy Hour leads a meditation practice in our galleries. During this program, you will be guided through unique meditations inspired by one of our current exhibitions.  Read More
Register
Betsy Bray headshot

Lecture: Introducing Beatrix Potter

Saturday, May 20, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Auditorium
Free; first come, first seated

Join Betsy Bray, an international authority on Beatrix Potter, for a lively look at the remarkable life of this acclaimed children’s author-illustrator. She talks about the various roles played by Beatrix Potter from author-illustrator to her later life as a sheep farmer, land conservationist, entrepreneur, and community activist.  Read More
Upwards view of the vast space in the Frist foyer

Architecture Tour

Saturday, May 20, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday 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. Read More
Group of teens looking at art in the gallery

Member Preview: Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art

Thursday, May 25, 12:00–5:30 p.m.

Reservations are not required

Please join us for a Member Preview of the Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art exhibition on Thursday, May 25, from noon to 5:30 p.m. As a benefit of membership, our members are invited to enjoy exclusive viewings of our new exhibitions at member previews. Member previews take… Read More
Black and white image of Kitty Wells smiling directly at the camera holding a guitar

Curator's Perspective: Storied Strings

Thursday, May 25, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Auditorium
Free; first come, first seated

The guitar figures prominently in the visual stories Americans tell themselves about themselves and their histories, identities, and aspirations. As meaningful to hear as it is fun to play, the guitar has unique expressive possibilities in the visual arts. This illustrated lecture introducing Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art will explore the guitar’s symbolism in American art from the early nineteenth century to the present day, demonstrating the instrument’s capability of denoting myriad historical topics, from race and ethnicity to class and gender—as well as the American music industry itself. Read More
Close up of hard lava with a large crack in the middle

Conversation: Ron Jude with Toby Jurovics

Friday, May 26, 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Gordon Contemporary Artists Project Gallery
Free to members; gallery admission required for not-yet-members

Join artist Ron Jude for an in-gallery conversation with Toby Jurovics about the exhibition 12 Hz. Read More
Sunlit interior windows in the upper level of the Frist

Architecture Tour

Saturday, May 27, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday 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. Read More
Dolly Parton sitting at her desk holding her guitar writing on a piece of paper.

Frist at Home: Storied Strings

Thursday, June 1, 1:30–2:00 p.m.

Presented on Zoom; free; registration required

Join us wherever you are for a Frist at Home online tour—a closer look at some of the art currently at the museum. Spend thirty minutes in the company of our docents and other art lovers. This conversation will focus on Storied Strings: The Guitar in American… Read More
Register
Young woman sits in Weaving Splendor gallery drawing in front of a light blue kimono

Drop-In Drawing

Thursday, June 1, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Gallery admission required
Materials included (first come, first served); all skill levels welcome

Occurs the first Thursday evening of the month
Practice different techniques and skills, access technical guidance, and be inspired by the artworks in our galleries and the architecture of our building. Borrow materials from the station near the Ingram Gallery Information Desk or bring your own! (Note that only pencils and digital drawing surfaces are allowed in the… Read More
Close up view of metal art deco bannister along marble stairwell

Architecture Tour

Saturday, June 3, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday 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. Read More

Member Morning: Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art

Sunday, June 4, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Reservations are not required

Join us for a members-only viewing of the Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art exhibition. As a benefit of membership, our members are invited to enjoy exclusive viewings of our new exhibitions at member previews and Member Mornings. Member previews take place the day before new exhibitions open… Read More
Metal art deco vent detail

Architecture Tour

Saturday, June 10, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday 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. Read More
Man wearing a mask playing guitar on stage with one leg lifted in the air.

Frist at Home: Storied Strings

Thursday, June 15, 1:30–2:00 p.m.

Presented on Zoom; free; registration required

Join us wherever you are for a Frist at Home online tour—a closer look at some of the art currently at the museum. Spend thirty minutes in the company of our docents and other art lovers. This conversation will focus on Storied Strings: The Guitar in American… Read More
Register
Woman meditating in front of a large, colorful tapestry

Guided Meditation

Thursday, June 15, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Meet in Grand Lobby
$5 members; $20 not-yet-members (includes gallery admission and parking); registration required

Join us on select Thursday nights as The Happy Hour leads a meditation practice in our galleries. During this program, you will be guided through unique meditations inspired by one of our current exhibitions.  Read More
Register
View of the vast space in the upper level of the Frist foyer

Architecture Tour

Saturday, June 17, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday 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. Read More
Bare-breasted woman sculpted out of metal found in the entrance to the Frist building

Architecture Tour

Saturday, June 24, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Meet in the Grand Lobby
Free; no reservations necessary

Offered every Saturday 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. Read More
Two young boys sitting on stools drawing

Drop-In Drawing

Thursday, July 6, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Gallery admission required
Materials included (first come, first served); all skill levels welcome

Occurs the first Thursday evening of the month
Practice different techniques and skills, access technical guidance, and be inspired by the artworks in our galleries and the architecture of our building. Borrow materials from the station near the Ingram Gallery Information Desk or bring your own! (Note that only pencils and digital drawing surfaces are allowed in the… Read More
Woman meditating in front of a large, colorful tapestry

Guided Meditation

Thursday, July 20, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Meet in Grand Lobby
$5 members; $20 not-yet-members (includes gallery admission and parking); registration required

Join us on select Thursday nights as The Happy Hour leads a meditation practice in our galleries. During this program, you will be guided through unique meditations inspired by one of our current exhibitions.  Read More
Register
Young woman sitting on stools with easels drawing a colorful flower bouquet

Drop-In Drawing

Thursday, August 3, 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Gallery admission required
Materials included (first come, first served); all skill levels welcome

Occurs the first Thursday evening of the month
Practice different techniques and skills, access technical guidance, and be inspired by the artworks in our galleries and the architecture of our building. Borrow materials from the station near the Ingram Gallery Information Desk or bring your own! (Note that only pencils and digital drawing surfaces are allowed in the… Read More
Woman meditating in front of a large, colorful tapestry

Guided Meditation

Thursday, August 17, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Meet in Grand Lobby
$5 members; $20 not-yet-members (includes gallery admission and parking); registration required

Join us on select Thursday nights as The Happy Hour leads a meditation practice in our galleries. During this program, you will be guided through unique meditations inspired by one of our current exhibitions.  Read More
Register
Marta McDowell resting her head on her hands on a stack of books

Lecture: Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life

Thursday, September 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Auditorium
Free; first come, first seated

Join historian Marta McDowell for an exploration of Potter’s botanical art, the flora and horticulture that appears in her “little books,” and her gardening and conservation efforts in England’s Lake District. Read More
A couple stands in a gallery looking at several framed black and white pictures

Member Preview: Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage

Thursday, September 14, 12:00–5:30 p.m.

Reservations are not required

Please join us for a Member Preview of the Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage exhibition on Thursday, September 14, from noon to 5:30 p.m. As a benefit of membership, our members are invited to enjoy exclusive viewings of our new exhibitions at… Read More

Member Morning: Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage

Sunday, September 17, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Reservations are not required

Join us for a members-only viewing of the Multiplicity: Blackness in Contemporary American Collage exhibition. As a benefit of membership, our members are invited to enjoy exclusive viewings of our new exhibitions at member previews and Member Mornings. Member previews take place the day before new exhibitions open to… Read More
Woman meditating in front of a large, colorful tapestry

Guided Meditation

Thursday, September 21, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Meet in Grand Lobby
$5 members; $20 not-yet-members (includes gallery admission and parking); registration required

Join us on select Thursday nights as The Happy Hour leads a meditation practice in our galleries. During this program, you will be guided through unique meditations inspired by one of our current exhibitions.  Read More
Register

Member Preview: Art and Imagination in Spanish America

Thursday, October 19, 12:00–5:30 p.m.

Reservations are not required

Please join us for a Member Preview of the Art and Imagination in Spanish America exhibition on Thursday, October 19, from noon to 5:30 p.m. As a benefit of membership, our members are invited to enjoy exclusive viewings of our new exhibitions at member previews. Member previews take place… Read More
Group of people, some in wheelchairs, listening to a docent give an exhibition tour

Member Morning: Art and Imagination in Spanish America

Sunday, October 22, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Reservations are not required

Join us for a members-only viewing of the Art and Imagination in Spanish America exhibition. As a benefit of membership, our members are invited to enjoy exclusive viewings of our new exhibitions at member previews and Member Mornings. Member previews take place the day before new exhibitions open to… Read More
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