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Make an afternoon of the galleries and the art-making stations.

Martin ArtQuest is an all-ages interactive art-making space.
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Explore the details and see if this is your kind of stop.
Make an afternoon of the galleries and the art-making stations.
Keep Make something at the Frist as your starting point. Pick up to three nearby stops for a draft you can make your own.
Within 3 miles, measured in a straight line. Check routes, hours and entry details before you go.

A class gives you a reason to put your phone away and come back next week.
Metro Nashville Visual Arts, checked Sep 22, 2026

Pick an evening class from the calendar and bring your own drinks.
Painting with a Twist (Charlotte Ave) official site, checked Oct 27, 2026

Give the group a shared challenge that does not revolve around drinking.
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Bring one small project idea and find materials for it, or ask about volunteering.
Turnip Green Creative Reuse, checked Sep 26, 2026

A daytime stop before the honky-tonks wake up.
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Choose a musical era you know, then follow its connections into a genre you rarely listen to.
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Look for a beginner class before committing to a longer series.
Swing Dance Nashville, checked Sep 26, 2026

Start with a class at your experience level, and ask the school which option suits a first visit.
Nashville Ballet, checked Sep 22, 2026
Source checked 2026-09-29. Confirm hours and tickets with Frist Art Museum · This confirms the general offering, not a dated occurrence.