Event Calendar - Frist Art Museum

May 9

Four musicians playing instruments on stage with colorful lighting.

Curtis Godino Presents Discorporation

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 6:30–7:30 p.m.

Auditorium Free; first come, first seated

Join us for an immersive multimedia performance featuring one-of-a-kind projection-based light art accompanied by a pop-orchestral ensemble. Read More

Music Performance

May 9

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Gallery admission required

Repeats every Thursday evening

Learn more about Monuments and Myths: The America of Sculptors Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French on this informal thirty-minute tour with a Frist Art Museum docent. Tours meet at the Ingram Gallery Information Desk. Read More

Tours

May 10

Three statues of Abraham Lincoln in a gallery

Making Memories: A Dementia Social Engagement Program

Friday, May 10, 2024, 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

Workshops

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May 11

Musica sculpture showing a group of nude people leaping and dancing.

Nashville Monuments Trolley Tour

Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

SOLD OUT Meet in the Grand Lobby

SOLD OUT Presented in partnership with Civic Design Center Monuments are unique expressions of public art that celebrate the people, history, and culture of a place. Join us for a tour of Nashville monuments and other commemorative spaces inspired by the exhibition Monuments and Myths. The tour will be… Read More

Tours

May 11

Curved details in the ceiling with silver star accents

Architecture Tour

Saturday, May 11, 2024, 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

Tours

May 12

Mom leaning over to look at what her daughter is drawing on an easel

Family Sunday

Sunday, May 12, 2024, 1:00–5:30 p.m.

Free for members and guests ages 18 and younger; gallery admission required for not-yet-members

The Frist loves families! On the second Sunday of each month, join us for special kid-friendly programming, a family tour, multisensory gallery experiences, and a visit to Martin ArtQuest. Here’s what you can enjoy: A Multisensory Exploration Station is available in Monuments and Myths from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Visitors of all… Read More

Family Activity

May 12

Mother’s Day Tea Tasting

Sunday, May 12, 2024, 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Rechter Room $40 members; $55 for not-yet-members (includes gallery admission and parking)

Join us for a family-friendly tea tasting with a floral theme. Sample a flowering green tea, sip on floral rooibos, and watch the magic of butterfly pea flowers when added to a citrus tea. We'll talk about the different ways to serve and pair tea with different decadent flavors. Each guest will also get to sample a macaron and mini fruit tart from the Little Gourmand, plus a mini cupcake from the Cupcake Collection. Read More

Family Activity

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May 16

Group of people sitting on the gallery floor, meditating, led by a standing woman

Guided Meditation

Thursday, May 16, 2024, 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

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May 16

Older man looking at a gold sculpture with his hand cupped around his chin

Thirty-Minute Exhibition Tour

Thursday, May 16, 2024, 6:30–7:00 p.m.

Gallery admission required

Repeats every Thursday evening

Learn more about Monuments and Myths: The America of Sculptors Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Daniel Chester French on this informal thirty-minute tour with a Frist Art Museum docent. Tours meet at the Ingram Gallery Information Desk. Read More

Tours

May 18

People walking around and visiting vendor tents

Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Arts Festival

Saturday, May 18, 2024, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Auditorium & Courtyard Free

Come celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with API Middle Tennessee for their 4th Annual Arts Festival! There will be food, arts vendors, a K-Pop DJ, and cultural performances throughout the day. About API Middle Tennessee API Middle Tennessee emerged out of community conversations that started in 2019. The organization… Read More

Family Activity Music Performance