The Frist CenterFamous art, famous artists,art sculptures and more. The Frist Center for the Visual Arts is one of the interactive museums in Nashville. When you visit this museum you will see works of art from famous artist around the world as well as from contemporary living artist. You can also create your own masterpiece.
One of the favorite parts of this interactive museum is the Martin ArtQuest Gallery. This is the place to create your own art. You can make a print, create a sculpture, or use watercolor to create your own masterpiece. There are 30 interactive stations to choose from. Each station is designed to let you learn at your own pace. The staff and volunteers are there to assist you if you need them. Packets of art supplies are available for purchase. If you are interested in displaying your art at the museum, you can. The Gordon Contemporary Artists Project Gallery is where you can find the artwork of living artists. Unfortunately the waiting list is five years long. During the summer months the the museum has some outdoor concerts on some Friday nights. Plan on seeing live entertainment, great art, cash bar, and free hors d’oeuvres. Frist Fridays 2009 One of the things I like about this museum is that you do not have to dress up. It is fine to just wear jeans and a tee shirt. Also another great thing is that the admission for all children under the age of 18 is free. Some things you may want to know are:
• You can bring strollers for your children or you can use one that the museum has at no charge. • No food is allowed in either of the galleries including crackers, cookies, sippy cups and bottles. You are allowed to leave the gallery and return later. • You can’t take a camera into certain parts of the museum. Non-flash cameras are allowed in the lobby and in the Martin ArtQuest Gallery. • Do not touch the paintings or artwork in the galleries. Works of art are fragile and to preserve the quality of the work the art should not be touched. If you get too close to a work of art, a security guard will ask you to step back.
This museum has a wonderful café with homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and yummy desserts. Wi-Fi now available in the Frist Center Café! You can find all kinds of stuff in the gift shop from art supplies to pottery and other artwork made by local and regional artist. You may find something you really like. The museum also has venues available for rent for birthday parties and small meetings. The museum hours are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. The museum is located in downtown Nashville at 919 Broadway, Nashville, Tennessee, 37203. The museum also offers discounted parking, however the space is limited to 180 spaces located on the south side of the building. You can enter it from 9th avenue, 10th avenue and Demonbruen Street. If the lot is full check the following website at www.parkitdowndown.com to find additional parking. After visiting the museum you may want to walk down Broadway to check out some of the Nashville nightlife or have dinner at a nice downtown Nashville restaurant. Donna's Corner During college I was required to take an Art Appreciation class. One of my assignments was to go to the Frist Center and find a work of art that related to my life in some way and write about it. It is fairly easy with the abundance of art work to choose from. I was expecting the Frist Center would be like one of those art galleries that you see on TV, all stuffy and uppity. It did not feel that way at all. I was very comfortable there and enjoyed my visit very much. What is really nice is that they are one of the few places downtown that have free parking. Return From Frist Center to Nashville Museums
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