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. |
| October 1, 2009 |
Create a woven work of art with paper after exploring Corrugated: Sculpture by Ann Weber |
| November 5, 2009 |
Discover how artists use abstract forms in the exhibition A Survey of Gee’s Bend Quilts and then design your own textile |
| December 3, 2009 |
Experiment with printmaking after visiting the prints in the A Survey of Gee’s Bend Quilts exhibition |
| January 7, 2010 |
Create black and white artwork inspired by abstract drawings in the exhibition Idea as Art: Contemporary Works on Paper
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| February 4, 2010 |
View the exhibition The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States and experiment with oil pastels and paper |
| March 4, 2010 |
Use ordinary materials to create your own three-dimensional robot after exploring the FIRST Robotics exhibition |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| November 5, 2009 |
Join Gee’s Bend artists as they share their stories related to the quilts and prints in A Survey of Gee’s Bend Quilts |
| December 3, 2009 |
Sharon Harleman Tandy, Quilt Historian, speaks about quilt conservation
in conjunction with BAM’s exhibition Patchwork: Historical Quilts. |
| January 7, 2010 |
Follow artist Charles Gill as he gives step-by-step details about the printmaking process used by Gee’s Bend artists to create the prints in the exhibition A Survey of Gee’s Bend Quilts |
| February 4, 2010 |
Three local art collectors share their stories about collecting in conjunction with the exhibition The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States and Idea as Art: Contemporary Works on Paper |
| March 4, 2010 |
JoAnne Northrup, Katie and Drew Gibson Chief Curator, San Jose Museum of Art, talks about the exhibition Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon |
| April 1, 2010 |
Special panel discussion - Join local engineers, designers, artists, students, technical professionals and historians as they discuss current and future robot technology in conjunction with the exhibitions Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon and FIRST Robotics |
| May 6, 2010 |
Artist Surel Mitchell speaks about works from the exhibition Full Circle: Selections from the Permanent 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. |
| October 7, 2009 |
Visit the exhibition of large sculptures by Ann Weber and create your own organic forms |
| November 4, 2009 |
Experiment with patterns, colors, lines and shapes like the artists in the exhibition, A Survey of Gee’s Bend Quilts |
| December 2, 2009 |
Discover many types of printmaking after visiting the prints in the A Survey of Gee’s Bend Quilts exhibition
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| January 6, 2010 |
Draw with charcoal and pencil after exploring Idea as Art: Contemporary Works on Paper
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| February 3, 2010 |
Use oil pastels and paper to make drawings after exploring the exhibition The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States |
| March 3, 2010 |
Build a three-dimensional artwork after seeing the artwork from Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon |
| 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 |
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. |
| October 31, 2009 |
Visit BAM’s exhibition Kid Stuff and make your artwork inspired by toys |
| November 28, 2009 |
Design your own quilt square after visiting the exhibition A Survey of Gee’s Bend Quilts |
| December 26, 2009 |
Use a variety of printmaking techniques after viewing the prints in the A Survey of Gee’s Bend Quilts exhibition |
| January 30, 2010 |
Use charcoal and pastels to make an abstract work of art inspired by drawings in Idea as Art: Contemporary Works on Paper
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| February 27, 2010 |
Watch the FIRST Robotics teams as they demonstrate how their robots work, then create your own plans for a functional robot |
| March 27, 2010 |
Make found object artwork inspired by robots after visiting the exhibition Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon. |
| 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 |
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. In conjunction with the FIRST Robotics and Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon exhibitions, gain a deeper understanding of functional and non-functional robots and the artists who make them the subject of their work. Free with admission.
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January 17, 2010 |
FIRST Robotics and Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon |
| February 21, 2010 |
FIRST Robotics and Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon |
| March 21, 2010 |
FIRST Robotics and Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon |
| April 18, 2010 |
FIRST Robotics and Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon |
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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. |
| October 4, 2009 |
Ann Weber |
| November 1, 2009 |
A Survey of Gee’s Bend Quilts |
| December 6, 2009 |
Patchwork: Historical Quilts |
| January 3, 2010 |
Idea as Art: Contemporary Works on Paper
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| February 7, 2010 |
The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States |
| March 7, 2010 |
FIRST Robotics |
| April 4, 2010 |
Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon |
| May 2, 2010 |
Boise Art Museum’s Permanent Collection, Full Circle |
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. |
| October 21, 2009 |
A Survey of Gee’s Bend Quilts |
| November 18, 2009 |
Selections from the Permanent Collection |
| December 16, 2009 |
Patchwork: Historic Quilts |
| January 20, 2010 |
Idea as Art: Contemporary Works on Paper
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| February 17, 2010 |
The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States |
| March 17, 2010 |
FIRST Robotics |
| April 21, 2010 |
Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon |
| May 19, 2010 |
Boise Art Museum’s Permanent Collection, Full Circle |
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. |
| October 29, 2009 |
A Survey of Gee’s Bend Quilts |
| November 26, 2009 |
No Program, Thanksgiving Holiday |
| December 31, 2009 |
Selections from the Permanent Collection |
| January 28, 2010 |
Idea as Art: Contemporary Works on Paper
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| February 25, 2010 |
The Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection: Fifty Works for Fifty States |
| March 25, 2010 |
FIRST Robotics |
| April 29, 2010 |
Robots: Evolution of a Cultural Icon |
| May 27 , 2010 |
Boise Art Museum’s Permanent Collection, Full Circle |
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