What is the Avant-Garde?
The Avant-Garde is a group of vibrant Frist Center members who focus on the mission of ensuring that the Frist Center remains the premier community visual arts center in Nashville. This group engages members in social and educational events throughout the year, such as: - private receptions
- networking opportunities
- educational events
The Avant-Garde is the perfect way to meet new people, network with business associates, join friends, and expand your appreciation of the arts.
As an Avant-Garde member you will develop an insider’s appreciation for the variety of exhibitions the Frist Center offers, enjoy invitations to social and educational events, and have the unique opportunity to mix and mingle with other members who share a passion for the visual arts and are committed to supporting the Frist Center. 
AVANT-GARDE MEMBERSHIP DUES and BENEFITS
Avant-Garde membership is now an add-on to any level of membership. All Frist Center members may join the Avant-Garde by adding a $50 program fee to their membership renewal.
Opening the Avant-Garde to all members creates a wider audience, builds Avant-Garde membership, and provides more opportunities for social interaction and networking.
Avant-Garde Membership Benefits
- Monthly Social and Educational Events
Networking Opportunities Exclusive Tours of Frist Center Exhibitions Private Receptions Private Bar at Select Avant-Garde Events Subscription to the Avant-Garde E-Newsletter Expanding Your Appreciation of the Arts Supporting the Frist Center Reserved Seating at Select Avant-Garde Events
Join the Avant-Garde today!
Please contact:
Susan Swartz
sswartz@fristcenter.org
615.744.3255
2009 EVENTS
JANUARY
Member Preview and Private Avant-Garde Reception
Paint Made Flesh
Thursday, January 22
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Frist Center Grand Lobby
FEBRUARY
Avant-Garde Gallery One Reception
Friday, February 13
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Gallery One
MARCH
Architecture and Private Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Friday, March 6
6:30 p.m.
Frist Center Grand Lobby
Enjoy cocktails and conversation as you stroll through the Frist Center learning more about this landmark building. After the architecture tour, Avant-Garde members will receive a private behind-the-scenes tour.
APRIL
Films at the Frist: Gattaca
Friday, April 3
7:00 p.m.
Frist Center Auditorium
Avant-Garde members will enjoy reserved seating and refreshments for this 1997 science fiction drama. Starring Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, and Jude Law, Gattaca depicts a future society in which personal and professional destiny is determined by one's genes.
MAY, JUNE and JULY
Frist Fridays
Friday, May 29; Friday, June 26; Friday, July 31
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Frist Center Turner Courtyard
The Frist Center’s popular summer concert series is a great time to enjoy an evening of live music and great art with your friends and family!
AUGUST
Films at the Frist: Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Two Parts
Friday, August 7
7:00 p.m.
Frist Center Auditorium
Be on the lookout for your Evite invitation!
SEPTEMBER
Member Preview and Private Avant-Garde Reception
Twilight Visions: Surrealism, Photography and Paris
Thursday, September 10
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Frist Center Upper-Level Galleries
Rechter Room
Enjoy complimentary light hors d’oeuvres and drinks as you mingle with fellow Avant-Garde members at the private reception. Be among the first to view over 120 photographs by such artists as Man Ray, Eugene Atget, Brassai, Hans Bellmer, and Andre Kertesz.
OCTOBER
Private Exhibition Tour
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Frist Center Ingram Gallery
Enjoy a private tour of Georgia O’Keeffe and Her Times: American Modernism from the Lane Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
NOVEMBER
TBD
Be on the lookout for your Evite invitation!
READ AVANT-GARDE E-NEWSLETTERS
June 2009
May 2009
April 2009
March 2009 February 2009 January 2009
2009 AVANT-GARDE ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Avant-Garde Advisory Council, a volunteer group, determines the direction and programming of the Avant-Garde.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Paige Boston
CHAIR
Julie Sandberg
CHAIR-ELECT
Nicole Paulk
PAST CHAIR
Chris McKee
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT
Julia Felton
EVENTS CO-DIRECTOR
Deela Camage
EVENTS CO-DIRECTOR
Nicia Behary
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Andrew Stokes
ADVISORY COUNCIL SECOND-YEAR MEMBERS
(Term Ending December 2009)
Ronda Combs
Hank Drennan
Melissa Kirkby
Carolyn A. Rabatin |
