Teacher Professional Development
Teacher Education
BAM’s Summer Teacher Institutes focus on integrating art into classroom curricula, building teacher knowledge and skills in the studio, and experimenting with hands-on, learner-centered facilitation. Come investigate artwork in the Museum, create art, and collaborate with teachers across subject and grade levels. Design projects and materials for use in your own teaching environment inspired by BAM’s current exhibitions. Participants can anticipate daily art-making projects and gallery activities at BAM, paired with articles, videos, and individual projects to be read, watched, and completed at home.
Register for two optional Boise State University or Northwest Nazarene University professional development credits the first day of class.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO START DATE. Classes fill quickly.
Select a class name below for information and to register.
No classes, workshops, or programs at this time.
2025 Western U.S. Mini-Institute for Educators
September 19-20, 2025
Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, Nevada
Are you interested in exploring art integration strategies to reach and teach your students holistically? Boise Art Museum would like to invite you to apply to attend a special program for educators September 19-20, on the topic of “Teaching the Whole Student through Art.”
This Regional Mini-Institute for Educators is part of the National Gallery of Art’s “Across the Nation” program to share the nation’s collection with museums and people across the country.
Teachers of all subjects and grade levels in Idaho are welcome to apply. Ten educators will be selected with representation from across the entire state of Idaho. Earn 15 hours of professional development credit in this two-day convening. Travel stipends and accommodations are included.
Apply online by June 30th.
Educator Memberships
Full time educators qualify for a BAM Affiliate Individual Membership at $35/year.
