Each year, through its art trunks and other special initiatives, the education outreach program at the Frist Center serves an average of more than 3,000 at more than 50 library and park locations in the Nashville area. Such projects include art-centered pre-school classes, after-school programs, English as a second language and adult basic education classes, and activities for families and senior citizen groups.
All education outreach programs are designed to enrich the appreciation and understanding of current and upcoming art exhibitions at the Frist Center. The following summaries describe the outreach programs currently offered. To learn more about ways you may participate, click on the program title(s).
In this program the Frist Center collaborates with a community partner to host an exhibition located at the partner’s site that features artwork created by Nashville residents. Artwork created during these outreach sessions has been exhibited at various locations including Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, selected Metro Parks and Recreation sites, and public libraries. For a list of the most recent exhibitions click on the title link above.
Archived Art Trunks
Art trunks are mobile educational kits designed to enrich the appreciation and understanding of present and past art exhibitions at the Frist Center. The Art Trunk Program provides unique opportunities for participants to become more informed about works of art, their meanings, and the artists who created them.
Project Access
Initially funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, this collaboration between the Frist Center and Nashville Public Library helps adult English language learners improve their skills in language, arts, and computer literacy. The nature of this project demonstrates how museums and libraries can work together to expand their services to the public. For more information see http://www.projectaccess.org/
The education outreach program at the Frist Center reaches groups of all ages throughout Davidson County by collaborating with trusted community institutions that serve pre-school and after-school youth, English as a second language and adult basic education learners, families, and senior citizen groups.
Future Outreach Archive of pictures, projects, stats and Google Community Partner map to come!
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