I am an Artist | August 5 – 9, 2024 | Ages 7 – 11
March 15, 2024
Park Explorers Camp w/ Zoo Boise, Discovery Center of Idaho, & Idaho State Museum July 8-12, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 2nd Grade – 5th Grade (or ages 7-11) Explore Julia Davis Park! Visit a different cultural institution each day. Partners include: Boise Art Museum, Zoo Boise, Idaho State Museum and the Discovery Center of Idaho. A detailed schedule will be provided. Participants will begin and end each day at the Idaho State Museum. Cost $450 for…
Read More >>Mural Coloring: Coyote Now
February 14, 2024
Fridays & Saturdays | Drop-in, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Add your color to the mural RYAN! Feddersen: Coyote Now | Drop-in, designed for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Read More >>Seniors Create! Lifelong Learning Arts Masterclass Art and Story: Mixed Media Narrative Art Professional Teaching Artist: Veiko Valencia April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 2024 Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. at the Boise Art Museum Ages: 55+ $160 per 8-session workshop for BAM Members (Join today and save!) $210 per 8-session workshop for non-members Materials are provided for use during the workshops. Explore the relationships between text and image and the diversity of stories communicated…
Read More >>Seniors Create! Lifelong Learning Arts Masterclass Art and Story: Mixed Media Narrative Art Professional Teaching Artist: Veiko Valencia February 20, 22, 27, 29, March 5, 7, 12, 14, 2024 Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. at the Boise Art Museum Ages: 55+ $160 per 8-session workshop for BAM Members (Join today and save!) $210 per 8-session workshop for non-members Materials are provided for use during the workshops. Explore the relationships between text and image and the diversity of stories…
Read More >>Push, Pull, Press – Dive Into Printmaking August 7-11, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 7-11 years $295 members ($345 non-members) Explore the wide world of creating handmade prints. Then learn how to make multiple, original copies of your artwork! From carving block prints to painting monotypes, practice creating artworks that can be printed again and again. Register Online » Register by Mail » Or call 208.345.8330 x118 to register over the phone.
Read More >>Fun and Games – Playful Artmaking July 17-21, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 7-11 years $295 members ($345 non-members) Join us for a week of playful artmaking inspired by video games, kites, and more. Then create your own artwork using clay, painting, mixed-media, and fun and games!
Read More >>Playful Learning for Teachers and Students | June 5-9, 2023
February 21, 2023
Art FUNdamentals Camp: I SPY – Let’s Find Inspiration! June 13-17, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 7-11 $295 members ($345 non-members) This camp is FULL. This camp encourages students to find inspiration in everyday things. Explore your surroundings and learn to look closely. Make paintings, drawings, and sculptures inspired by things discovered in the world around you! With the health of campers and staff as our highest priority, BAM has implemented guidelines and safety measures for our camps based…
Read More >>*FULL* BIG and BOLD | August 9-13, 2021 | Ages 7 – 11
April 23, 2021
Art FUNdamentals Camp: BIG and BOLD August 9-13, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 7-11 $295 members ($345 non-members) Find and create BIG works of art. Look at BIG artworks and make BIG drawings, paintings, and sculptures. Stretch your mind and body as you think and work BIG. This camp is FULL.
Read More >>Art FUNdamentals Camp: Bright and Beautiful June 14-18, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 7-11 Discover and make colorful artworks. Explore printmaking techniques, such as rubbings, stamp making, and monotype printing as well as painting, drawing, and sculpting to create unique works of art that are full of color.
Read More >>Virtual Printmaking Workshop (8-session class)
April 13, 2021
Learning by Making: Visible Thinking | July 20-24, 2020
March 5, 2020
Make visual art and learn how to teach from the perspective of a learner. Participants will investigate what teaching and learning look like when teachers take the role of learners, and students the role of teachers. Participants will view and create artwork inspired by exhibitions including BAM’s Permanent Collection, The 2020 Idaho Triennial, Women in American Impressionism, and more. For your safety, masks are required. Registration Form »
Read More >>**CANCELED** Ceramics: Handbuilding (8-session class)
February 18, 2020
Park Explorers w/ Zoo Boise, Discovery Center of Idaho, & Idaho State Museum July 31 – August 4, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 7-11 Explore Julia Davis Park! Visit a different cultural institution each day. Partners include: Boise Art Museum, Zoo Boise, Idaho State Museum, and the Discovery Center of Idaho. A detailed schedule will be provided. Participants will begin and end each day at the Idaho State Museum. Cost $450 for non-members $420 for members of…
Read More >>**FULL** Artist Workshop: Painting | November 9, 2019
September 5, 2019
Drawing From Observation
October 25, 2018
Tuesdays, November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Instructor: John Taye, Artist $55 ($75 non-members) Pre-registration deadline: Friday, October 26, 2018 Explore drawing with the Boise Art Museum. Inspired by Boise Art Museum’s exhibition Construction, Deconstruction, and Abstraction: The Art of James Castle, students will practice basic drawing techniques and working through observation by exploring perspective and still life collections. A variety of styles, subjects, and formats will be introduced. No prior drawing experience is necessary. All levels…
Read More >>*FULL* Constructing Nature w/ Zoo Boise | August 5-9, 2019
March 12, 2018
CAMP: Constructing Nature w/ Zoo Boise August 5-9, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 7-12 This camp is FULL Take art and nature back to its basics! BAM’s exhibitions will inspire wildlife exploration and art making in this week-long camp. Students will experiment with natural materials, such as wood, paper, and clay, to create works of art based on animals, habitats, and the environment. Mornings will be spent at Zoo Boise and afternoons will be spent at the Boise…
Read More >>CAMP: Amazing Makers July 15-19, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 7-12 This camp is FULL Between sculpting art that shines and making the most out of mud, campers will explore the many materials artists use to create. Participants will spend each day discovering the possibilities of different artistic media, such as wood, clay, ink, glass, and more.
Read More >>CAMP: Park Explorers w/ Zoo Boise & The Basque Museum June 17-21, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Ages: 7-12 This camp is FULL Be an active explorer of artwork, animal wildlife, and culture! This camp highlights fun activities at cultural institutions in and around Julia Davis Park. Students will have a chance to learn more about each organization through hands-on activities and interactive experiences. Each day will be spent discovering a new topic with the Boise Art Museum,…
Read More >>Combine different textures on two-dimensional and three-dimensional forms that are fun to touch and make! Ages 4-12 (students are grouped by age to provide individualized instruction and attention.) Indicate afternoon session when registering. Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The morning session for this camp is full. $75($90 non-members) Pre-registration required. Pre-registration deadline: Wednesday, August 7, 2019 Register Online »
Read More >>Create works of art with movement! Explore different media such as painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, and fiber arts. Ages 4-12 (students are grouped by age to provide individualized instruction and attention.) Indicate morning or afternoon session when registering. Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. – noon -or- Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. $75($90 non-members) Pre-registration required. Pre-registration deadline: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 THIS CAMP IS FULL
Read More >>HALF-DAY CAMP: Pattern Play June 10 – 14, 2019 | Ages 4-12 Explore patterns while learning new techniques with paper, paint, printmaking, and sculpture! Ages 4-12 (students are grouped by age to provide individualized instruction and attention.) Indicate morning or afternoon session when registering. This camp is FULL
Read More >>Join with teachers across subject and grade levels to explore the Museum and create in the studios. Participants will investigate art and craft objects, learn techniques and processes, and forge connections with their own curricula. This STREAM* oriented institute will focus on making connections with the artworks of Stephanie Wilde and Sarah Sense, as well as ceramic and textile works on display at BAM. Participants will explore design thinking, meet with guest facilitators, and create projects and materials for use…
Read More >>Develop visual art projects for STREAM* curriculum! Collaborate with teachers across subject and grade levels. Investigate artwork in the Museum and create art in the studios. This class focuses on integrating art into classroom curricula, building teacher knowledge and skills in the studio, and experimenting with hands-on, learner-centered facilitation. Participants will explore design thinking, meet with guest facilitators, and create projects and materials for use in their own teaching environments. *STREAM—Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Math Time: Monday – Friday,…
Read More >>**FULL** Spring Break Camp MEDIA MADNESS | March 18 – 22, 2019
December 28, 2017
Watercolor Open Studio | Tuesdays | May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2019
December 28, 2016
Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2019 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Instructor: Bryan Anthony Moore, Artist $55 ($75 non-members) Pre-registration deadline: Wednesday, April 26, 2019 Explore watercolor painting with the Boise Art Museum. No prior drawing or painting experience is necessary. Basic materials provided for use in class. Course combines demonstrations, discussions and individualized instruction. All levels are welcome. Register Now»
Read More >>Studio Art Exploration
September 2, 2014
1st Thursday of each month | Drop-in, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Hands-on art making in BAM’s Education Studios. Drop-in designed for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Read More >>November 2, 2023 Katazome Today: Migrations of a Japanese Art Create an artwork with stencils. December 7, 2023 Jacob Hashimoto: Fractured Giants Design and create your own print. January 4, 2024 Katazome Today: Migrations of a Japanese Art Create a layered nature artwork. February 1, 2024 Portraits of Sky Make a landscape monotype with oil pastels. March 7, 2024 Silver Linings: Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection Collage a Story Quilt. April 4, 2024 Myths, Fables, and Fortunes Draw an environment…
Read More >>Especially for Seniors – Free Admission
July 26, 2014
3rd Wednesday of each month | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Seniors (62+) receive free admission all day. Senior Tour at 2 p.m.
Read More >>First Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m
March 29, 2014
1st Thursday of each month | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Admission: pay what you can
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