Current Exhibitions

Mar 1–May 27, 2024

Monuments and Myths: The America of Sculptors Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French

Man looking up at a large sculpture with Monuments and Myths on the wall beside him
Apr 5–Sep 2, 2024

Black Joy, in Spite of. . .

Young man and woman looking at paintings
Apr 26–Oct 31, 2024

2024 Art in the Atrium
Featuring Shabazz Larkin

Shabazz Larkin leaning over looking closely at his art installation
Aug 11, 2023–Jul 28, 2024

Afrofuturistic Visions: Dreamscapes of Sicasso

Three women looking around in an elevator with the walls covered in colorful art.

Frist Fridays Return in Glamorous Fashion!

We are thrilled to kick off the 2024 season of Frist Fridays—a reimagined series of art and music parties featuring DJ sets, one-night-only art activations, after-parties, and more!

Join us Friday, May 31, for the inaugural event celebrating the opening of Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous. Dress to impress for a fun and fashionable rendezvous at the Frist!

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Artist Shabazz Larkin's Installation Now On View in the Atrium

This year’s Art in the Atrium project is devoted to the work of Nashville-based artist Shabazz Larkin. In association with the exhibition Monuments and Myths, a large-scale adorned pillar made from a salvaged tree is installed in the Upper-Level bridgeway. The pillar is Larkin’s interpretation of the Nkisi Nkondi statuette tradition developed by the Kongo people of Central Africa.

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Sign up to become a Frist Volunteer!

Join our team! We are looking for people of all ages to help in Guest Services, the gift shop, and Martin ArtQuest. Volunteers enjoy FREE access to all Frist exhibitions, free parking, discounts in the gift shop, and more! It’s a wonderful way to meet new people and support the arts. Submit your application by Thursday, May 9, to be included in the next training session on Saturday, May 11.

Watch current volunteer Jamie Celmer talk about her experience as a volunteer.

Volunteer at the Frist!
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Upcoming Events & Programs

Thursday, May 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Curtis Godino Presents Discorporation 

Four musicians playing instruments on stage with colorful lighting.
Friday, May 10, 10:45–11:45 a.m.

Making Memories: A Dementia Social Engagement Program

Three statues of Abraham Lincoln in a gallery
Sunday, May 12, 1:00–5:30 p.m.

Family Sunday

Mom leaning over to look at what her daughter is drawing on an easel
Sunday, May 12, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Mother’s Day Tea Tasting 

Thursday, May 16, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Guided Meditation

Group of people sitting on the gallery floor, meditating, led by a standing woman
Saturday, May 18, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Arts Festival 

People walking around and visiting vendor tents
Saturday, May 18, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Adult ARTlab: Introduction to Figure Drawing

Black and white drawing of a female statue
Thursday, May 23, 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Music in the Café: Jazz Ensemble (Parker James, Paul DeFiglia, and Anson Hohne)

Parker James, Paul DeFiglia, and Anson Hohne playing music
Thursday, May 30, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Conversation: Ann Ray with Kelly Peck and Seth Feman

Photo of Alexander McQueen holding a model's hand wearing a white gown as they both smile.
Friday, May 31, 7:00–10:00 p.m.

Frist Fridays 2024

Group of six people smiling, dressed up
Saturday, June 1, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Native Artist Showcase and Market

Man blowing into a wooden instrument as a mother and daughter watch
Saturday, June 8, 2:30–4:30 p.m.

The Sweetness of Life: An Ice Cream Social

Table display of an assortment of colorful foods including watermelon, avocado, papaya, kiwi, ice cream and more
Sunday, June 9, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Family Ice Cream Social  

Sixteen scoops of different flavored ice creams
Sunday, June 9, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Family Drop-In ARTlab: Be a Fashion Designer

Man and woman figures made of fabric and paper
Thursday, June 13, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Conversation: Shahpour Pouyan with Media Farzin and Trinita Kennedy

Shahpour Pouyan working in his studio
Saturday, June 15, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Adult ARTlab: Photography and Thread: Embroidering on Fashion Photographs

Black and white photograph of three children with yellow, green and pink embroidery on the photo
Thursday, June 20, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

Yoga in the Courtyard

Group of people doing yoga on mats on a grassy area
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