Public Programs
First Thursdays
Family Programs
Adult Programs
First Thursday
BAM is open
until 9 p.m. on the First Thursday of each month.
On select First Thursdays, enjoy ART TALK--an informal, in-gallery presentation
by artists and art specialists at 5:30 p.m. Come by the BAM
studios to explore a variety of art media to create your own artwork from 5
- 8 p.m. as part of BAM's Studio Art Exploration program.
| Studio Art Exploration |
Art lovers of all ages and abilities are invited to drop in and explore art media in the Albertson’s Education Studios on the first Thursday of each month from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| April 1, 2010 |
Discover how artists have used images of robots in their artwork by viewing the work in Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon and creating your own image of a robot |
| May 6, 2010 |
Explore the variety of ways artists depict circles in their artwork on view in Full Circle, then make your own circular artwork
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June 3, 2010
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View the exhibition Wanxin Zhang: A Ten Year Survey and make your own artwork with clay. |
July 1, 2010
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Practice drawing from observation after viewing the work in John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist. |
August 5, 2010
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In partnership with the Peregrine Fund
View the prints and paintings in the exhibition John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist. Then make your own image of a bird while observing live birds of prey.
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September 2, 2010
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Explore Wanxin Zhang: A Ten Year Survey and create a portrait head or sculpture of a person. |
October 7, 2010
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Experiment with light and color to make artwork inspired by artist Stephen Knapp after experiencing the installation of his large-scale light paintings. |
November 4, 2010
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Make your own work of art in response to the 2010 Idaho Triennial theme Sustain + Expand. |
December 2, 2010
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View photographs and prints from the Gary Bettis Collection and experiment with composition and black and white materials to make your own work of art. |
| Art
Talk |
Art Talk is an informal, in-gallery adult program offering the community informative and lively discussions with artists and art specialists on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. |
| April 1, 2010 |
JoAnne Northrup, Katie and Drew Gibson Chief Curator, San Jose Museum of Art, talks about the exhibition Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon |
| May 6, 2010 |
Artist Surel Mitchell speaks about works from the exhibition Full Circle: Selections from the Permanent Collection |
| June 3, 2010 |
Join Dr. Shelton Woods, Associate Dean, Boise State University as he discusses the historical context and contemporary influences of ceramic sculptures in Wanxin Zhang: A Ten Year Survey.
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| July 1, 2010 |
Storyteller and author Brian “Fox” Ellis, in the persona of Audubon, brings history, ecology, art and literature to life in the exhibition John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist. |
| August 5, 2010 |
Cort Conley, Audubon collector and enthusiast shares stories about the work and life of John James Audubon. |
| September 2, 2010 |
Follow Artist Wanxin Zhang as he speaks about his work and shares insights into his inspiration, process and techniques. |
| October 7, 2010 |
Stephen Knapp discusses his installation in the BAM sculpture court as he works to create the exhibition Stephen Knapp: Light Paintings. |
| November 4, 2010 |
Join three Idaho artists from the 2010 Idaho Triennial as they share information about their work as it relates to this year’s theme, Sustain + Expand. |
| December 2, 2010 |
Jill Fitterer, Assistant Professor, Boise State University talks about mezzotint and drypoint prints from the Gary Bettis Collection. |
Family
Programs
BAM's Family programs are free with the price of admission.
Toddler Wednesday
Sponsored by Target Stores |
Come make art together! The first Wednesday of each month, anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., children ages 2-3 with an adult are invited to explore art media related to BAM’s exhibitions. Dress for mess! Bring a container if you would like something in which to carry home your artwork. |
| April 7, 2010 |
Use bright colors to make drawings like those seen in the exhibition The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States |
| May 5, 2010 |
Find circles in artwork throughout Full Circle and make a work of art inspired by a geometric shape |
| June 2, 2010 |
Experiment with clay after viewing ceramic sculptures in Wanxin Zhang: A Ten Year Survey. |
| July 7, 2010 |
Make your own drawings inspired by birds and nature as did artist John James Audubon. |
| August 4, 2010 |
Visit the exhibition John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist before making your own artwork using images of birds. |
| September 1, 2010 |
Create a sculpture of yourself or another person after viewing artwork by artist Wanxin Zhang. |
| October 6, 2010 |
Combine color and reflective materials to make a work of art inspired by the exhibition Stephen Knapp: Light Paintings. |
| November 3, 2010 |
Explore the artwork of artists in the 2010 Idaho Triennial and make your own artwork related to the theme Sustain + Expand. |
| December 1, 2010 |
Make artwork using charcoal and pastels after discovering black and white artwork in the Gary Bettis Collection. |
Family ART Saturday
Sponsored by
Richard and Sondra Hackborn |
Children accompanied by their adult friends are invited to drop in any time between 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month for a hands-on art workshop. This program is recommended for children ages 12 and under, accompanied by an adult. |
| April 24, 2010 |
Experiment with a variety of drawing tools after viewing artwork in the exhibition The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States |
| May 29, 2010 |
Make art using circles based on artwork in the exhibition Full Circle |
| June 26, 2010 |
Explore the paintings in the exhibition John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist before using watercolors to make your own painting of a bird.
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| July 31 , 2010 |
Use colored pencils and other drawing tools to draw birds after experiencing the artwork of John James Audubon. |
| August 28, 2010 |
After exploring the exhibition Wanxin Zhang: A Ten Year Survey, build a sculpture of yourself or another person. |
| September 25, 2010 |
Experiment with clay after viewing the large-scale ceramic sculptures by artist Wanxin Zhang. |
| October 30, 2010 |
View the artwork in the 2010 Idaho Triennial and make your own work of art inspired by the theme Sustain + Expand. |
| November 27, 2010 |
Make artwork using reflective materials inspired by Stephen Knapp: Light Paintings. |
| December 25, 2010 |
No Program - Christmas Day |
Sunday Demontstrations
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Join local experts, artists, professionals and enthusiasts on the third Sunday of each month from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. for a demonstration. Free with admission.
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June 20, 2010
July 18, 2010
August 15, 2010
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Join members of the Golden Eagle Audubon Society for afternoon demonstrations and special hands-on experiences related to the exhibition John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist.
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Adult Programs
| First
Sunday Art Tour |
Learn more about BAM exhibitions on the first Sunday of each month at 3:00 p.m. |
| April 4, 2010 |
Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon |
| May 2, 2010 |
Boise Art Museum’s Permanent Collection, Full Circle |
| June 6, 2010 |
Wanxin Zhang: A Ten Year Survey
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| July 4, 2010 |
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist |
| August 1, 2010 |
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist |
| September 5, 2010 |
Wanxin Zhang: A Ten Year Survey |
| October 3, 2010 |
2010 Idaho Triennial: Sustain + Expand |
| November 7, 2010 |
Stephen Knapp: Light Paintings |
| December 5, 2010 |
Gary Bettis Collection |
Especially for Seniors
Sponsored by Idaho Power |
BAM invites area senior citizens to a presentation featuring a BAM exhibition on the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Seniors (62+) receive free admission all day. |
| April 21, 2010 |
Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon |
| May 19, 2010 |
Boise Art Museum’s Permanent Collection, Full Circle |
| June 16, 2010 |
Wanxin Zhang: A Ten Year Survey
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| July 21, 2010 |
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist |
| August 18, 2010 |
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist |
| September 15, 2010 |
Wanxin Zhang: A Ten Year Survey |
| October 20, 2010 |
Stephen Knapp: Light Paintings |
| November 17, 2010 |
2010 Idaho Triennial: Sustain + Expand |
| December 15, 2010 |
Gary Bettis Collection |
Art Break
Sponsored by the Da Vinci Art Guild |
On the last Thursday of the month at 12:15 p.m. enjoy a 30-minute talk presented by BAM Docents focusing on artwork found in the Museum’s exhibitions. |
| April 29, 2010 |
Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon |
| May 27 , 2010 |
Boise Art Museum’s Permanent Collection, Full Circle |
| June 24, 2010 |
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist
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| July 29, 2010 |
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist |
| August 26, 2010 |
Wanxin Zhang: A Ten Year Survey |
| September 30, 2010 |
Full Circle |
| October 28, 2010 |
Stephen Knapp: Light Paintings |
| November 25, 2010 |
No Program - Thanksgiving Day |
| December 30, 2010 |
2010 Idaho Triennial: Sustain + Expand |
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