Current Exhibitions

Closing soon
Jan 26–Apr 28, 2024

Southern/Modern

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Mar 1–May 27, 2024

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

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Closing soon
Jan 26–Apr 28, 2024

Carving a New Tradition: The Art of LaToya M. Hobbs

Several people looking at LaToya Hobb's artwork
Apr 5–Sep 2, 2024

Black Joy, in Spite of. . .

Three Black boys playing with a basketball on a grass lawn with a plastic bin attached to a fence acting as a basket.
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.
Sean Brock

Don't Miss a Tasting and Cooking Demonstration with Chef Sean Brock!

Join us for a special evening exploring the food of the South with James Beard Award winner, Chef Sean Brock, on Friday, April 19.

The evening will begin at the Frist with an optional tour of Southern/Modern followed by a welcome cocktail and hors d’oeuvres across the street at Bar Continental. Chef Brock will present a talk and cooking demonstration focusing on how food creates a sense of place and helps shape Southern identity while participants taste Southern ingredients.

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The Mayor's Art Show is now on view!

Don’t miss the chance to see the amazing student artwork currently on view as part of the Mayor’s Art Show. The show, located in our free Upper-Level Education Gallery, features the work of artists from kindergarten through twelfth grade.

We are proud to work with Metro Nashville Public Schools as well as many other middle Tennessee school districts to present the work of talented young artists from across our community.

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Get Creative in Martin ArtQuest!

During your next visit, be sure to stop by Martin ArtQuest and discover your inner artist at a variety of artmaking stations. Find inspiration in our galleries, and then create your own masterpieces.

We are currently featuring activities inspired by Southern/Modern. Use oil pastels and scratch tools to create dimensional drawings, sketch a Southern-inspired still life, design colorful abstract art, and more!

Make Art. Make Memories!
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Upcoming Events & Programs

Thursday, April 18, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Gallery Talk: The Power of Paris and Women Sculptors in Monuments and Myths

An angel-like figure with large wings holding out her arms to the side.
Friday, April 19, 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Food of the South: Tasting and Cooking Demonstration with Chef Sean Brock 

Sean Brock
Saturday, April 20, 2:30–5:00 p.m.

Story Exchange and Close Looking with Narrative 4

Three people looking at a painting in a gallery
Thursday, April 25, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Lecture
After Permanence: The Future of Monuments

Paul Farber
Sunday, May 5, 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Jazz on the Move: The Life and Music of Clark Terry with Rod McGaha

Jazz on the Move graphic with image of Clark Terry and Rod McGaha
Thursday, May 9, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Curtis Godino Presents 
Discorporation 

Four musicians playing instruments on stage with colorful lighting.
Sunday, May 12, 1:00–5:30 p.m.

Family Sunday

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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, 1:00–4:00 p.m.

Adult ARTlab: Introduction to Figure Drawing

Black and white drawing of a female statue
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.
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 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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