An Indigenous Present
An Indigenous Present at the Frist Art Museum offers a powerful exploration of modern and contemporary Indigenous art spanning the last century. Co-organized by acclaimed artist Jeffrey Gibson, a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and of Cherokee descent, alongside independent curator Jenelle Porter, the exhibition brings together significant works by fifteen artists who use abstraction to tell personal and collective stories, depict real and imagined landscapes, and expand upon cultural and artistic traditions. Showcasing both established and emerging voices, the exhibition highlights the richness, diversity, and ongoing evolution of Indigenous art practices across generations. For more information, click HERE.
Event Details
Date & Time
Sep 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Weekly schedule on Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun until Sep 27, 2026
Cost
Frist Art Museum members: Free Guests ages 18 and younger: Free Adults: $20 Seniors (65+): $16 (discount only available when purchasing tickets in person) Military (w/ID): $16 (discount only available when purchasing tickets in person) College students (w/ID): $16 (discount only available when purchasing tickets in person) College students (w/ID) receive free admission on Thursdays from 5:00–8:00 p.m. Museums for All/EBT/SNAP/WIC Card: $0 per adult with photo ID for up to 4 adults Groups of 10 or more: $16 with advance reservations The Frist participates in the Blue Star Museum program providing free admission for active-duty military and their families from May 16–September 7, 2026. Visit Guest Services when you arrive to receive your ticket(s). Guests may purchase tickets in advance online or on-site when they arrive at the museum (we are open Thursdays through Mondays).
Date & Time
Sep 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Weekly schedule on Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun until Sep 27, 2026
Cost
Frist Art Museum members: Free Guests ages 18 and younger: Free Adults: $20 Seniors (65+): $16 (discount only available when purchasing tickets in person) Military (w/ID): $16 (discount only available when purchasing tickets in person) College students (w/ID): $16 (discount only available when purchasing tickets in person) College students (w/ID) receive free admission on Thursdays from 5:00–8:00 p.m. Museums for All/EBT/SNAP/WIC Card: $0 per adult with photo ID for up to 4 adults Groups of 10 or more: $16 with advance reservations The Frist participates in the Blue Star Museum program providing free admission for active-duty military and their families from May 16–September 7, 2026. Visit Guest Services when you arrive to receive your ticket(s). Guests may purchase tickets in advance online or on-site when they arrive at the museum (we are open Thursdays through Mondays).