Monthly Education 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 ExplorationMay 1, 2025 June 5, 2025
July 3, 2025 August 7, 2025 September 4, 2025 October 2, 2025 ![]() 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
May 31, 2025
Create a collage based on a cause that is important to you.
Inspired by Julie Green: The Last Supper
June 28, 2025
Experiment with paper weaving techniques!
Inspired by artworks in Here We Have Idaho: Material Matters
July 26, 2025
Design artwork with a call to action.
Inspired by Julie Green: The Last Supper
August 30, 2025
Construct a 3-D sculpture!
Inspired by Bean Finneran: Curves, Cones and Rings
September 27, 2025
Create a charcoal drawing of an important place.
Inspired by the artwork in James Castle: Perspectives
October 25, 2025
Create your own Impressionist-style floating-chalk print!
Inspired by Four Masterworks from the National Gallery of Art
About the Artists and Artworks
Related to Past Exhibitions
Hands-on Art Projects
ART ADVENTURE GUIDES
for Families
Pick up copy at BAM’s front desk when you visit, or download a copy now!
Art Adventure Guide – English »
Art Adventure Guide – Spanish »
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services MA 11-16-0430-16.
