The Frist Art Museum is turning its Broadway galleries into a festival ground today, with Frist Arts Fest running from 1 to 5 p.m. at 919 Broadway. The afternoon is built around indoor performances, hands-on art making, and live music, giving visitors a reason to wander through several of the museum's newest shows in one trip.
According to Nashville Lifestyles, the festival features indoor activities including performances, art making, music, and more, timed to coincide with the museum's current exhibition lineup. That lineup includes three shows getting their moment in the spotlight: “Shimmer: Dreaming the Posthuman,” “Robin Vuchnich: In Search of Thoreau's Flowers—The Memory of a Season,” and “Beauty and Ritual: Judaica from the Jewish Museum, New York.”
A Glowing Centerpiece in the Atrium
Beyond the gallery walls, the fest also celebrates the museum's current Art in the Atrium installation, Plexus No. 47, the same report notes. The large-scale work is the handiwork of artist Gabriel Dawe, and it's intended to be a fixture of the Frist's entrance space for a while yet.
Per the Frist Art Museum, Plexus No. 47 went on view April 16, 2026, and is scheduled to remain on display through April 30, 2028, giving visitors a long runway to catch Dawe's thread-based piece even if they miss today's festivities.
Event Details for Today
Frist Arts Fest is scheduled for 1 p.m. today at the museum, located at 919 Broadway in Nashville, Tennessee. Nashville Parent lists the same window, noting that the museum invites visitors to join from 1 to 5 p.m. for the afternoon of programming.
The event is categorized among the museum's arts and exhibits special events, built to give families and art lovers an interactive way to experience the Frist's latest shows rather than just walking the galleries solo. For more information, the Frist Art Museum can be reached at 615-244-3340.
