What People Are Saying About Frist Center for the Visual Arts
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In Short – The building was the main post office from 1934 until 1986. Most of the "classic moderne" architecture with art deco accents are stil there and a hall is lined with historic and recent pictures illustrating the change. World-traveling exhibits are showcased from a couple of months to a few years. Along with the gallery, there's a kids area upstairs, an auditorium, a landscaped courtyard at the south entrance, a gift shop and a cafe.
03/16/07
Friday ARTini: horribly disappointing waste of time and money.
by norvillebarnes
The Friday Night "ARTini" is advertised as an opportunity to have some drinks, view art, and hear someone knowledgable speak about some of the works. Our group of seven showed up, purchased admission, and got in line at the little bar. A single bartender s l o w l y made $7.00 cosmos for about half the people in our group. Finally we were all served and started into the gallery. No drinks allowed in the gallery. Your kidding! Seems like they could have told us that at the bar. Four of our party went back to the lobby with their cosmos. The rest of us stood there looking around for a group or a sign or podium or something. I asked the cosmo blocker when the lecture starts. It's over. What?! It was 7:20. How long was it? She spoke about two pieces and that was it. What an embarrassment.
- Pros: Better than nothing I guess
- Cons: Absolutely not as advertised.
08/24/06
Great Vegeterian Variety
by pailum
Every time I visit I make a point to eat in the cafeteria... FRESH Vegeterian choices........
The THURSDAY EVENING Venues are a bit confusing since they are located in the hallway...no seating...crowded...difficult to enjoy and relax.......
The venues/exhibits are some of the best that I've visited...extremely user friendly
- Pros: Exhibits are Great..Adequate Parking...AWESOME Food...
- Cons: Thursday evening music should be relocated...Validated Parking is DISCOUNTED signs need to reflect this...
08/13/02
for good art seekers
by casadelfuego
thanks to the frist, art which has before stayed away from nashville, citizens can now be exposed to good art in a great setting..though a bit pricey it is usually worth the trip to see their great exhibitions....its like a miniature museam of modern art ....
The Details on Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Save Money:
Groups of 10 or more get the reduced ticket price of $7. Call ahead and arrange a docent-guided tour for your group.
Parking:
Get your parking ticket validated. Museum visitors get discounted parking rates.
Know Before You Go:
Frist members receive free admission, guest passes, gift shop discounts and a chance to attend members-only events and previews of new exhibits.
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