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Calendar of exhibitions, events and programs.

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at the Frist that day. For a full list of events and programs,
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	Tiffany by Design May 9–August 24, 2008
	This exhibition of 40 lamps conveys the beauty and complexity of the fabrication processes employed by Tiffany Studios between 1900 and 1918. Learn More...

	Color as Field American Painting, 1950–1975 June 20–September 21, 2008
	Exemplified in the work of Helen Frankenthaler, Morris Louis, Kenneth Noland, Mark Rothko, and Frank Stella, the paintings featured in this exhibition constitute one of the crowning achievements of postwar American abstract art.Learn More...

	Shades of Gray Four Artists of the Southeast June 20–September 21, 2008
	This exhibition will present the works of four Southeastern artists who employ a limited palette of black, white, and gray in exploring ambiguous relationships between figure and ground, as well as reality and the imagination.Learn More...

	The Artist's Voice An exhibition of Tennessee artists with disabilities May 16–September 14, 2008
	The Frist Center is pleased to announce a statewide exhibition of approximately 40 works by adult artists with disabilities.Learn More...

	MARTIN ARTQUEST GALLERY Our interactive education gallery
	Learning is FUN in the Martin ArtQuest Gallery! This gallery on the upper level is a colorful, exciting, interactive education space where visitors of all ages discover exciting ways to learn about art. Learn More...

	Frist Center Kids Club Every Saturday 1:00–2:30 p.m., FREE
	Designed for 5–10 year olds, the Frist Center Kids Club offers exciting opportunities for children to explore, discover, and create art!Learn More...

Frist Fridays 2008, presented by Fifth Third Bank
The Last Friday of each Month, May through October
6:00–9:00 p.m. Rain or Shine

It's a delightful mixture of art and music. Enjoy exciting entertainment, see great art, and visit with friends. It's the best way to start the weekend!

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	FREE College Nights Thursday evenings, 5:00–9:00 p.m.
	College students can visit FREE every Thursday night. It's the perfect place for a group outing or to make a great impression on a date! Learn More...

	2008 Summer Art Camp Dates vary per age group
	Are you looking for a fun summer camp that will stimulate your child's creativity? Whether your child is the next Picasso or just loves to use his/her imagination, the Frist Art Camp is a wonderful learning experience.Learn More...

	MUSIC IN THE LOBBY Free Live Music in the Grand Lobby Thursday and Friday evenings
	On Thursday and Friday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (with the exception of Frist Fridays evenings) the Frist Center presents free music in the Grand Lobby. Learn More...

	Friday Night ARTini Select Fridays 7:00 p.m.
	Unwind at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts with stimulating conversation about great art!Learn More...

	SENIOR MONDAYS Special Rates and Activities for Seniors Third Monday of each month
	The Frist Center for the Visual Arts and WAMB-AM present Senior Mondays, a series of events on select Mondays for those who admit their “senior” status.Learn More...

	Adult Creative Writing Workshop: Writing from Art: Moments of Light Saturday, July 26, 12:30–4:30 p.m. Rechter Room, Registration Required
	Ellen Rust, MA, MEd, who facilitates expressive writing groups in Franklin and Nashville, will lead this workshop based on selected works in Color As Field: American Painting, 1950–1975.Learn More...

	Architecture Tour Fridays, August 1, September 5, and October 3 at 6:30 p.m. Meet in the Grand Lobby, FREE
	Learn more about our landmark building.Learn More...

	Adult Stained Glass Workshop–SOLD OUT Saturday and Sunday, August 2 & 3 Frist Center Studios, Registration Required
	Local glass artist Sam Simms teaches this two-day workshop in conjunction with Tiffany by Design. SOLD OUTLearn More...

Artist's Forum
Fridays, June 13 & August 8, 6:30 p.m.
Rechter Room, FREE

Artists Forum gives local and regional emerging and recognized artists an opportunity to discuss the thoughts and processes behind their work.

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	Jazz on the Move Sunday, August 10 3:00 p.m., Auditorium, FREE
	Jazz pianists Beegie Adair and Lori Mechem will explore the rich and varied world of The Classic Jazz Trios in a free Jazz on the Move lecture/demonstration.Learn More...

Family Day
Sunday, August 17, 1:00–5:30 p.m.
FREE

Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled free day of excitement as you enjoy special art-making activities, live music, dance performances, and breathtaking exhibitions.

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Gallery Talk on Color as Field: American Painting, 1950–1975
Thursday, August 21, 7:00 p.m.
Meet at Information Desk, Included with gallery admission

Join Katie Delmez, curator at the Frist Center, for a tour of Color as Field: American Painting, 1950–1975.

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	Adult Stained Glass Workshop - SOLD OUT Saturday and Sunday, August 23 & 24 Frist Center Studios, Registration Required
	Local glass artist Sam Simms teaches this two-day workshop in conjunction with Tiffany by Design. SOLD OUTLearn More...

	Teen Art Workshop: Acrylic Painting: Rage Against the Objective Saturday, September 6, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Frist Center Studios, Reservations Required
	Local artist Kaaren Hirschowitz Engel will teach participants about the Color Field painters, color theory, and the unique qualities of acrylic paint as they create their own paintings. Learn More...

	Rodin A Magnificent Obsession, Sculpture from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation September 12, 2008–January 4, 2009
	Rodin is a retrospective of the artist’s career and includes more than 60 bronzes which were for the most part cast posthumously from original wax sculptures created by the artist.Learn More...

	Adult Art Workshop: Silk Scarf Staining Saturday, September 13, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Frist Center Studios, Registration Required
	Local textile artist Jennifer Randles will work with participants to explore the color concepts and techniques of the American Color Field artists through the process of “staining” silk scarves.Learn More...

The Best of Photography and Film from George Eastman House Collection
October 10, 2008–January 25, 2009

Featuring masterpieces of photography and film from throughout history, this exhibition includes works by Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, and Alfred Stieglitz while also presenting various versions of famous photographs.

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	Indelible The Photographs of Lalla Essaydi October 10, 2008–January 25, 2009
	Through her thought-provoking photographs, Moroccan-born artist Lalla Essaydi confronts the issues of confinement and repression experienced by many women in Islamic societies.Learn More...