FREE Art Programs at the Museum & Online

FREE Programs for Teachers and Students

In-Museum ArtReach

Interactive Learning with BAM Educators in the Museum

Student-Centered Discussions and Activities with BAM Educators in BAM’s Exhibitions and Art-Making Projects in BAM’s Studios. Aligns with State & National Standards.

Online ArtReach

Hands-On Experiences in

Your Classroom

Student-Centered Discussion Questions, Teacher Script, and Art-Making Projects in Your Classroom with Free Art Supplies. Aligns with State & National Standards.

In-Museum ArtReach

2024/2025 Art Museum Experiences

Tuesday through Friday

9:30 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. | 12:30 p.m.

Pre-K – 12th Grade

90 Minutes

September 24 – November 27, 2024

Objects and Understanding

Students will view photographs of collections of common objects that once belonged to asylum seekers. Students will discuss how everyday objects can help us understand ourselves and one another. In the studios, students will create artwork with collections of images. Younger students will engage in counting, sorting, and categorizing activities. Older students will focus on identity discussions and activities. (Relates to: language arts, math, history, geography, social studies, community, identity, collecting, storytelling, pattern, repetition)

December 3, 2024 – February 28, 2025

Science and Nature in Art

Students will view art depicting landscapes and animals. Students will discuss nature and how art and science impact our understanding of the natural world. In the studios, students will create their own artworks inspired by nature. Younger students will engage in conversations and activities about habitats and ecosystems. Older students will focus on discussions and activities related to human relationships with the environment. (Relates to: science, habitats, environment, regional history, geography, social studies, representation)

March 4 – May 16, 2025

Visual Language: Communicating with Images

Students will view artwork that communicates meaning and emotions with visual symbol systems. In the art studios, students will create their own artworks that tell a visual story. Younger students will engage in activities related to shapes, colors, and patterns. Older students will focus on the meaning associated with images. (Relates to: language arts, communication, social/emotional learning, storytelling, math, shape, color, line, texture)

Each Reservation Includes:

• An Interactive Experience Facilitated by BAM Educators, with;

• Free Studio Art-Making Activity;

• Free Admission for 15-35 Students (15 Student Minimum, 35 Student Maximum);

• Free Admission for 1 Teacher and up to 4 Chaperons (for a total of 5 adults); and

• Free Teacher Preview Pass to view artwork in advance of visit.

All programs are accessible and inclusive. Please notify staff of any special needs or concerns when scheduling a program.

http://www.boiseartmuseum.org/school-programs/in-person-artreach/

BAM's ArtReach program Supported in part by grants from the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation, the J.R. Simplot Company Foundation, the Gladys E. Langroise Advised Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation, the Idaho Commission on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Online ArtReach

Hands-On Experiences in Your Classroom

Student-Centered Discussion Questions, Teacher Script, and Art-Making Projects in Your Classroom with Free Art Supplies.

These 45- to 60-minute remote programs are intended to provide high-quality art education experiences from the Boise Art Museum to your classroom in an easy-to-use format that meets state and national teaching and learning standards.

What Teachers Are Saying

“This program was wonderful for all academic levels and even special education students. They enjoyed seeing the real art and discussing it.”

“All children found success and joy in the final project. They even told their parents about it.”

“My students really engaged with the artwork. They had fun with the discussions. But, their favorite part was using real art supplies such as the canvases and oil pastels. They were super thrilled to get to take them home.”

Questions? Please contact us at christina@boiseartmuseum.org or call (208) 345-8330 ext. 118

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