Student Tours
The Frist Center offers a variety of options for Pre-K-12 student groups including docent-guided tours, self-guided tours, and several hands-on activities. Reservations are required at least three weeks in advance.
CHAPERONE REQUIREMENTS
All student groups must be accompanied on their tour by one adult chaperone (including teacher) for every 10 students. If your group does not have the necessary number of adult chaperones, the group may not be allowed to continue the tour.
COST OF SCHEDULED VISITS
Admission is free for all children 18 years and younger. Each adult chaperone (including teacher) accompanying 10 children and Frist Center members are free. Any accompanying adults in excess of the required chaperones are charged $8.00 each if one payment is made for all. If purchased separately, adult admission is $10.00 per individual.
Payment for additional adult chaperone tickets must be made at the time of arrival of the scheduled visit. The Frist Center accepts cash, checks made payable to Frist Center for the Visual Arts, and all major credit cards. One form of payment is requested for each scheduled tour and no refunds are given.
TRANSPORTATION SUBSIDIES
To defray the cost of bus transportation, subsidies of up to $50.00 per school are available to groups of 40 or more on a first-come, first-served basis to public schools in Tennessee. Teachers may request a transportation subsidy by checking the appropriate box on the Summer 2012 School Visit Request Form.
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
School tours of selected exhibitions support the Tennessee Curriculum Standards by introducing themes that are relevant to visual arts, language arts, and/or social studies curricula.
STUDENT TOUR OPTIONS
Docent-Guided Tours (Pre-K-1st Grade)
(60-student maximum per tour time)
30-minute tour and 30-minute activity
Docent-guided tours invite young visitors to explore ideas in an exhibition through works of art and hands-on activities. Led by Frist Center teachers and docents (specially trained volunteers), these tours include an art-making activity in the Art Studios or Martin ArtQuest gallery. Pre-K-1st Grade Docent-guided tours are offered Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Docent-Guided Tours (2nd-12th Grade)
(80-student maximum per tour time)
50-minute tour
Docent-guided tours focus on works of art that illustrate a unifying idea of the exhibition. Led by Frist Center docents (specially trained volunteers), these tours are inquiry-based and encourage a high level of student participation. Working in small groups*, students examine works of art and engage in gallery discussion. 2nd-12th Grade Docent-guided tours are offered Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. A visit to the Art Studios and/or Martin ArtQuest gallery may be scheduled in combination with this tour.
*Prior to the visit, teachers are asked to divide their students into small groups of 16 or less. Your confirmation letter will indicate the number of small groups required for your tour. Upon the students’ arrival, a docent will be assigned to each small group.
Self-Guided Exhibition Tours (2nd-12th Grade)
(60-student maximum per tour time)
50-minute tour
Educators may schedule an independently led tour of the exhibition(s) for their students, Monday through Saturday, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Gallery guides and other printed materials are available to students to enhance their understanding of the exhibitions. A visit to Martin ArtQuest gallery may be scheduled in combination with the self-guided tour.
Self-Guided Martin ArtQuest Visit (Pre-K-12th Grade)
(60-student maximum per tour time)
50-minute hands-on experience
Martin ArtQuest gallery is an interactive education space where visitors of all ages discover exciting ways to learn about and create art. Hands-on stations relate art concepts to the exhibitions and everyday life. Facilitated by Frist Center staff and volunteers, a visit to ArtQuest may be scheduled independently or in combination with docent-guided and self-guided tours Monday through Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES
Martin ArtQuest
Pre-K-12th grade. 40-student maximum. 50-minute hands-on experience.
Martin ArtQuest gallery provides the opportunity for students to look at, talk about, and create works of art. A visit to ArtQuest may be scheduled independently or in combination with docent-guided or a self-guided tour.
Art Studio
2nd-5th grades. 40-student maximum. 50-minute hands-on experience.
Art Studio sessions encourage students to further explore selected exhibitions through art-making activities. Led by Frist Center educators and volunteers, these sessions provide valuable curriculum connections by reinforcing tour concepts. Art Studio sessions may be scheduled in conjunction with a docent-guided tour at 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.
Teachers may book both Martin ArtQuest gallery and Art Studio activities to accommodate up to 80 students at the same time.
TO SCHEDULE A VISIT
Request a tour using our online tour request form or print out and submit the SUMMER 2012 SCHOOL VISIT REQUEST FORM.
Once your request is processed, you will receive a teaching packet and confirmation letter that includes information on bus parking as well as a gallery etiquette guide to assist in preparing students for their visit. Please allow one week for confirmation.
If you have questions or problems, please contact the tour scheduler at 615.744.3247 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
2010-2011 TEACHER AND SCHOOL PROGRAM SPONSORS:
- Presenting Sponsor: Gaylord Entertainment Foundation
- Supporting Sponsor: Southwest Airlines
- The Teacher and School Programs are generously supported by the Ayers Foundation and Marlene and Spencer Hays
- The Teacher and School Programs are generously funded by the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission and the State of Tennessee, the Tennessee Arts Commission, The Arts Changing Lives, and the National Endowment for the Arts.