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Public Programs

First Thursdays
Family Programs
Printmaking Demonstrations
Adult Programs

First Thursday

BAM is open until 8 p.m. every Thursday and 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.


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 2, 2008

Paint on canvas after viewing Marsden Hartley: American Modern

May 7, 2008 Create collages with geometric shapes in the style of Andrea Merrell: Measure of Man
June 4, 2008 Explore works on display in BAM’s Permanent Collection and create your own abstract artwork
July 2, 2008

Spot animals in BAM’s Frederic Remington exhibition before drawing your own western critters

August 6 , 2008

Use fabric to build your own hanging artwork after viewing MK Guth’s installation

September 3, 2008

View the exhibition American Cockroach and create sculptures of insects

October 1 , 2008

Discover new ways to depict nature in Charles Lindsay’s photographs and draw your own nature scene

November 5 , 2008

Construct sculptures based upon the large-scale work of Lead Pencil Studio

December 3 , 2008

Visit the exhibition of Jun Kaneko’s sculptures and experiment with clay


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 3, 2008

Paint in the manner of Marsden Hartley

May 1, 2008 Use paper to create artwork with geometric shapes as depicted in Andrea Merrell's works of art
June 5, 2008 See Gerri Saylor’s work in progress and create your own hanging sculpture (opens June 14)
July 3, 2008

Discover the Frederic Remington exhibition and create images of the past

August 7, 2008

Draw detailed insects after viewing the photographs of Catherine Chalmers

September 4, 2008

Use fabric and writing to create mixed-media works like MK Guth’s braided installation

October 2, 2008

View the work of Charles Lindsay and create your own work of art inspired by nature

November 6, 2008

Explore Lead Pencil Studio’s artwork and construct a model for your own room-sized artwork

December 4 , 2008

Use clay to build sculptures and vessels after experiencing Jun Kaneko ceramics


Family ART Saturday

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 26 , 2008

Use a variety of materials to sculpt an artwork based on John Taylor: Submerge

May 31, 2008 Explore geometric shapes, like Andrea Merrell, to make your own artwork
June 28, 2008 Create your own artwork inspired by Gerri Sayler’s installation, Ad Infinitum
July 26, 2008 Illustrate a western scene  after examining the work of Frederic Remington
August 30, 2008 Explore the use of fabric in MK Guth’s installation and create your own textile artwork with a message
September 27, 2008

Visit the photographs and sculptures in American Cockroach before creating insect-inspired art

October 25, 2008

Use charcoal to create dynamic black and white drawings inspired by Charles Lindsay’s photographs

November 29, 2008

Build three-dimensional works of art modeled after the exhibition by Lead Pencil Studio

December 27 , 2008

Discover the large and small ceramic works of Jun Kaneko and create your own clay object


Adult Programs

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 3, 2008 Randall Griffey, Ph.D., Associate Curator of American Art, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art duscusses Marsden Hartley: American Modern
May 1, 2008 Artist Andrea Merrell talks about her artwork on display at BAM
June 5, 2008 Watch artist Gerri Sayler at work on her installation in the Sculpture Court (from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.)
July 3, 2008 No ART TALK – 4th of July holiday
August 7, 2008 Artist Catherine Chalmers shares insights into American Cockroach
September 4 , 2008 No ART TALK – Art in the Park
October 2, 2008 BAM’s Associate Curator of Art Amy Pence-Brown discusses artwork in the exhibition Upstream, Fly Fishing in the American West
November 2 , 2008 Artists Annie Han and Daniel Mihalyo of Lead Pencil Studio converse about their installation After
December 4, 2008

Daniel A. Siedell, PhD, Assistant Professor of Modern and Contemporary Art History, Theory and Criticism, University of Nebraska at Omaha discusses the Jun Kaneko ceramics on display at BAM


First Sunday Art Tour

Learn more about BAM exhibitions on the first Sunday of each month at 3:00 p.m.

April 6, 2008 Marsden Hartley: American Modern
May 4, 2008 Andrea Merrell: Measure of Man
June 1, 2008 Marsden Hartley:  American Modern
July 6, 2008

Gerri Sayler: Ad Infinitum

August 3 , 2008

Frederic Remington Makes Tracks:  Adventures and Artistic Impressions

September 7 , 2008

MK Guth:  Braid

October 5, 2008

Catherine Chalmers:  American Cockroach

November 2 , 2008

Lead Pencil Studio:  After

December 7 , 2008

Jun Kaneko


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 16, 2008

Marsden Hartley: American Modern

May 21, 2008 Andrea Merrell: Measure of Man
June 18 , 2008 Gerri Sayler:  Ad Infinitum
July 16 , 2008

Frederic Remington Makes Tracks:  Adventures and Artistic Impression

August 20 , 2008 MK Guth:  Braid
September 17 , 2008 Catherine Chalmers:  American Cockroach
October 15 ,2008 Charles Lindsay:  Upstream, Fly Fishing in the American West
November 19, 2008 Lead Pencil Studio:  After
December 17, 2008 Jun Kaneko

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 24, 2008 Marsden Hartley: American Modern
May 29, 2008 Andrea Merrell: Measure of Man
June 26, 2008 Gerri Sayler: Ad Infinitum
July 31, 2008

Frederic Remington Makes Tracks:  Adventures and Artistic Impressions

August 28 , 2008

MK Guth:  Braid

September 25 , 2008 Catherine Chalmers:  American Cockroach
October 30 , 2008 Charles Lindsay:  Upstream, Fly Fishing in the American West
November 27 , 2008

No Program – Thanksgiving Day

December 25 , 2008 No Program – Christmas Day
 
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