Events for every interest

  • Two children creating large bubbles with wands.
    Throughout the year, we offer special events and festivals for all ages celebrating creativity and the art on view in our galleries.
  • Group of women sitting on the gallery floor meditating
    Experience the restorative power of art through programs that support well-being, mindfulness, and connection.
  • Tramaine Artemis singing in Cafe Cheeserie
    Enjoy live music every Thursday evening featuring an eclectic mix of local musicians as well as special performances inspired by the art in our galleries.
  • Three people on stage talking to an audience
    Hear from artists, curators, and experts to learn more about the artwork on view and the ideas and cultures it represents.
  • A woman leads a tour in an art gallery of surrealist paintings.
    Learn more about our exhibitions or the architecture of our historic building on a docent-guided tour.
  • Woman standing at a large screen talking to a group of adults sitting at tables.
    Explore creative workshops and learn new skills in a variety of interactive sessions inspired by our exhibitions.
Two women look at an art tapestry with music notes on it.

Don’t miss this month!

Artist’s Perspective: “What Gets Amplified” with Raven Chacon

Join us on Thursday, September 10, for an evening with composer and multimedia artist Raven Chacon to learn more about Chacon’s recent works—some of which are featured in An Indigenous Present—that use scores and field recordings as media for relaying narratives of place.

Member Exclusive Event

Member Morning

Member Mornings give Frist members a relaxed way to start the day with early access before we open to the public. Join us on Sunday, November 15, to explore Shimmer: Dreaming the Posthuman, Beauty and Ritual: Judaica from the Jewish Museum, New York, and more!

A woman views a projection of flowers and plants in an art museum.

Your kind of visit

  • Group of adults posing for a photo in a gallery
    From creative workshops and artist talks to exhibition tours, live music, and 21+ after-hours parties, we offer a wide assortment of events and programs to enhance your Frist experience.
  • Three young children holding samples of material as a woman talks with them.
    Join us for creative ARTlabs, Family Sundays, Frist Arts Fests, and more. Plus, Martin ArtQuest, our interactive art-making gallery, is open every day!
  • Members enjoying refreshments and talking in the Grand Lobby
    Members enjoy unlimited admission to the galleries, special members-only events, discounts on classes and workshops, and early registration for many of our lectures and programs.
  • Docent leads a group of students on a tour of an exhibition
    Engage in professional development workshops and discover curriculum connections and classroom applications for K-12.
  • A teenage girl presents her fashion designs to a class.
    Explore your creativity! Our teen programs provide opportunities to express yourself through art-making workshops, film camps, fashion camps, and more.
Family walking in the grand lobby of the Frist Art Museum

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Please consider supporting the Frist Art Museum with a donation. Your gift is essential to our mission of serving the community through the arts and art access in particular. We truly appreciate your generosity.