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Frist Arts Fest Weekend Celebrates New Exhibitions with Live Music, Tours, Art-Making Activities and More!

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Frist Arts Fest Weekend Celebrates New Exhibitions with Live Music, Tours, Art-Making Activities and More!

Celebrating guitars, photography, and more, the Frist Art Museum will hold a weekend-long Frist Arts Fest on June 3–4 spotlighting the exhibitions Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art, Guitar Town: Picturing Performance Today, Ron Jude: 12 Hz, and Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature.

On Saturday, guests can enjoy live guitar-centric musical performances in the auditorium organized with event partners WNXP 91.1. On Sunday, programs geared toward children and families include sets by The Rock and Roll Playhouse inspired by artists represented in Storied Strings and an instrument petting zoo with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. All weekend long, there will be songwriters performing in the Turner Courtyard; exhibition tours; art-making activities in the Martin ArtQuest Gallery and in the studios with Hatch Show Print, Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, and Turnip Green Creative Reuse; food trucks; games; a photobooth; and more.

Admission to Frist Arts Fest will be free for Frist members and guests ages 18 and younger. For all other guests, the regular $15 adult admission will apply both days. All normal discounts are suspended during the weekend.

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What is your background? I grew up in Chicago, Pittsburgh, PA, Sandusky, OH, St. Joseph, MO, and more - dad was an itinerate pastor. I have background in the arts, performances, vocal training in opera, performed in a film with the late Robin Williams, produce musicals and plays, radio air personality, teacher, broadcasting curriculum producer, etc.

Where are you from? Chicago, IL

What are your favorite three songs? Most songs by John P. Kee, Earth Wind and Fire, Bryan Courtney Wilson, ...I love too many to claim just 3 favorites

Who are your favorite artists? Richard Smallwood, John P. Kee, Brian Courtney Wilson, Chrisette Michelle, Anita Baker, LTD, Jeffrey Osborne, Earth Wind and Fire, Bonita Jones, the list goes on and on...depending on what I want to hear and the genre

What is your life's mantra? "Love one another as I have loved you."

Favorite thing to do in Nashville? try new impressive restaurants

Who is your hero? Jesus Christ. Who else has died for me? Obvious choice.

Who inspires you? People who pursue their dreams NOT just for the fun of it but the joy of sharing and helping others in the process

How do you give back to your community? Financial contributions, assisting with non-profit organizations, food to the homeless, encouragement and teaching women and youth one on one how to fight for their dreams

If you could choose a super power what would it be? To hear God's voice about everything I need to know and everything I need to do, everyday, all the time, clearly.

If you could have a conversation with anyone dead or alive, who would you pick? Eve

What is your favorite quote? "If you got that much sense to create something to hurt, you might as well create something to heal instead." - Mom

Where is your favorite place to travel? The Maldives...or any resort with ocean access and view.

How do you amplify culture? Encourage others to be themselves and inspire them to grow with acceptance combined with a desire to help others grow as well.

Culture Amplifiers are inventors, creators, cultivators of communities who build legacies for all.