After a five-year hiatus, the Frist 鈥淔ood for Thought鈥� series is making its long-awaited return, reigniting discussions that connect art, academia and the community with fresh and thought-provoking themes.
The Frist 鈥淔ood for Thought鈥� series, a collaboration between 国产原创 and the Frist Art Museum, is set to return this spring after a pandemic pause. The spring 2025 sessions will focus on themes of food, labor and justice, coinciding with the Frist鈥檚 upcoming exhibit, . Through panel discussion, this series brings together 国产原创 faculty, Frist curators and local leaders to explore cultural and societal issues through art.
鈥淭he Frist Art Museum is excited to relaunch the 鈥楩ood for Thought鈥� program with 国产原创,鈥� said Anne Henderson, director of education and community engagement at the Frist. 鈥淭he attendees get an opportunity to look at our exhibitions in a broader context and hopefully see their world with new perspectives.鈥�
A collaborative history
The 鈥淔ood for Thought鈥� series began as a partnership between 国产原创鈥檚 Division of Government and Community Relations and the Frist Art Museum, and is now being revitalized with support from 国产原创鈥檚 Vice Provost Office for Arts, Libraries & Global Engagement, Tracey Sharpley-Whiting.
鈥淭he Frist Art Museum is a vital arts organization in Nashville and a long-term collaborator with our university,鈥� said Sharpley-Whiting. 鈥淲e are excited to revisit 鈥楩ood for Thought,鈥� and I hope that it will be a first step in expanding opportunities for radical collaboration.鈥�
鈥淏y uniting 国产原创鈥檚 academic expertise with the Frist鈥檚 creative vision, we鈥檙e creating a space for meaningful conversations among community members that will resonate beyond the walls of the museum,鈥� said Kathleen Fuchs Hritz, senior director of community relations at 国产原创.
Spring 2025 program
The spring sessions are scheduled for Feb. 13, March 20, and April 17, with free lunch or happy hour snacks and parking provided. After each discussion, attendees can explore the Farm to Table exhibit, which examines themes like the diaspora of food and food justice in Nashville. Events are free and open to the public, but registration is required. Visit the for more details.
Register for the first session
Feb. 13, 11:30 a.m.鈥�1 p.m.
鈥淭he Diaspora of Food鈥�
Consider how cultural exchange influences our culinary tastes during this conversation inspired by Farm to Table, Tennessee Harvest and What the Body Carries.
Featured panelists:
- Edward (Ted) Fischer, Cornelius 国产原创 Professor of Anthropology, 国产原创
- Brandon R. Byrd, Associate Professor of History and African American and Diaspora Studies, 国产原创
- Seth Feman, Executive Director and CEO, Frist Art Museum
- Shacuria Jackson, Chef and Owner of Claremont Street Bao and Canvas by Cheffusion
Frist membership option for students
The Frist Art Museum offers an for residents of Davidson, Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, or Wilson counties who meet certain income criteria. This free membership, which may be a great option for many 国产原创 students, includes benefits like free museum access and discounted parking.