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.

A former post office is now a sparkling art museum for rotating exhibits.

by Contributor

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.

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 ....

08/09/02

"Art at its Finest"

by jrminor1

The greatest part of the Frist Center is the hands on art projects. This is a wonderful place to bring your kids and let them experience art in its truest form.

07/30/02

this center was made for walking

by keith73

An incredible place to friends from out of town, lots to see, but plan on standing on your feet and walking a lot. There are a few benches to sit on, but not many. A definite place to go on a cold or rainy day when outdoor attractions are out.

• Pros: good parking, quiet
• Cons: sitting area

05/20/02

Frist is first rate

by PatrickRains

Finally -- a visual arts hall worthy of a city of Nashville's size. They designers did a great job keeping the old deco feel from the old post office while incorparating new elements into the Center. The collections thus far have been interesting and look forward to even more as the Center becomes established. The interactive area for kids is entertaining and draws surprisingly well. Parking is available behind the building.

• Pros: building design, location