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FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS
919 Broadway - Nashville, TN 37203
- 6157443338
ahenderson@fristcenter.org
http://www.fristcenter.org
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Disciplines
Visual Arts
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Type of Program
After school
Weekends
All day
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Age Range
Grades K-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
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| Organization |
| Mission: | |
The Mission of the Frist Center for the Visual Arts is to provide a dynamic public facility for all Nashvillians that will stimulate and nourish their appreciation, understanding and creativity in the visual arts through a wide range of aesthetically significant, educational and entertaining programs for all ages; and to open a "Window on the World" for all Nashvillians and their visitors through a program of exciting and inspiring exhibitions of art in all media and of all historcial periods from across the nation and around the globe; achieving both aims through cooperation with all other museums, educational and related institutions and arts organization in the Nashville area and beyond, including the exhibition and interpretation to Nashvillians and visitors of works of art from public and private collections in the region; with an emphasis on educational programming aimed at enriching the enjoyment, understanding and study of the visual arts, particularly by Nashville young people; and with a commitment to serving all sectors of Nashville's diverse communities, both at the Center and through stimulating outreach programs developed in on-going consultation with those communities.
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| Founder: | |
The Center is a result of a public/private partnership among the family of Dr. Thomas F. Frist, Jr., M.D., the Frist Foundation, the City of Nashville, the Federal Government and the citizens of Nashville.
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| Founded: | |
2001
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| Vision: | |
The Center is commited to bringing outstanding art exhibitions to the community. Central to the Center's mission is education and outreach to the community.
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| Program |
| Programs: | |
Tours for visitors of all ages; teacher workshops; family and youth programs; community outreach; films; lectures; gallery talks; panels and symposiums.
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| Youth Served: | |
8-60
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| Gender Specific: | |
No
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| Season: | |
Year-long
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| Schedule: | |
Daily
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| Method of Evaluation: | |
Other
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| Free Program: | |
Yes
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| Scholarships: | |
No
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| Additional Info: | |
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts, which recently opened as the first art exhibition center of its size in Nashville, will bring major shows to the city. The Frist Center has worked with the community to develop educational programs that appeal to variety of visitors and will reach into the community in a meaningful way.
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| Administration |
| Primary Instructor: | |
Educator; Artist; Teacher
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| Professional Development for Artists or Teachers: | |
Yes
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| Curriculum Guides or Lesson Plans for Teachers: | |
Yes
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| Funding: | |
Earned revenue, Private support, Government and/or foundation grants, Corporate underwriting
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| Governing Board: | |
Yes
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| Advisory Board: | |
Yes
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| Service Area: | |
County
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| Serve At-risk Youth: | |
Some
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| Collaborations: | |
Schools, Libraries, Cultural institutions, Museums, Social Services
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