Traffic Detour

Due to road construction, the River Street entrance to Julia Davis Park can only be accessed by traffic turning right off of Capitol Boulevard.
Please use the alternate Park entrance at Myrtle St and 3rd Street.
Keep right at the fork to navigate to BAM’s main parking lot, located behind BAM, between the Idaho State Museum and the Rose Garden. 

Monthly Programs

First Thursday Access for All!
1st Thursday of each month | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Admission is ‘pay what you can’ all day
BAM offers extended hours on the First Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. along with special programs including Studio Art Exploration. Admission and programs are by donation.

Studio Art Exploration
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.  

Activity Calendar – Studio Art Exploration

November 7, 2024
Make an artwork that includes your favorite things.
Inspired by El Sueño Americano/The American Dream: Photographs by Tom Kiefer

December 5, 2024
Design your favorite meal.
Inspired by Julie Green: The Last Supper

January 2, 2025
Create a colorful paper sculpture.
Inspired by Visual Language: The Art of Abstraction

February 6, 2025
Collage a textured landscape.
Inspired by Myths, Fables, and Fortunes: Our Place within the Landscape

March 6, 2025
Build a sculpture with recycled materials.
Inspired by Hector Dionicio Mendoza: Geographies of Identity

April 3, 2025
Paint an abstract artwork.
Inspired by Visual Language: The Art of Abstraction

 


Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program

Especially for Seniors Sponsored by Idaho Power
3rd Wednesday of each month | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Seniors (62+) receive free admission all day.


Family Art Saturday
Last Saturday of each month | Noon – 3 p.m.
Come make art together!
Drop-in, designed for all ages. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free with admission. BAM Members FREE.

Activity Calendar – Family Art Saturday

October 26, 2024
Draw a layered landscape with pastels.
Inspired by Myths, Fables, and Fortunes: Our Place within the Landscape

November 30, 2024
Design a symbolic self- portrait collage.
Inspired by El Sueño Americano/The American Dream: Photographs by Tom Kiefer

December 28, 2025
Form a favorite meal with clay.
Inspired by Julie Green: The Last Supper

January 25, 2025
Print an abstract artwork.
Inspired by Visual Language: The Art of Abstraction

February 22, 2025
Create a tree ring watercolor painting.
Inspired by Myths, Fables, and Fortunes: Our Place within the Landscape

March 29, 2025 (Treefort is happening this weekend)
Make an animal with recycled materials.
Inspired by Hector Dionicio Mendoza: Geographies of Identity

April 26, 2025
Build a sculpture with lines.
Inspired by Visual Language: The Art of Abstraction

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