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December 2018
Madonna and Christ Child with Saint John the Baptist, Saint Michael and an Unidentified Saint
Slow food, slow living, slow… art? Unlock the secrets of works in the Museum’s collection by cultivating the art of looking slowly. Our docents ask and answer questions to help guide your slow art experience and foster conversation. Leave the Museum feeling inspired- not tired!
This Sunday, Master Docent Marlene Wallace will lead a discussion on Madonna and Christ Child with Saint John the Baptist, Saint Michael and an Unidentified Saint in the Kress galleries.
Find out more »Museum Open
The Museum will be open normal business hours (10am-5pm) on December 26.
Find out more »Les Nains (The Dwarfs)
Slow food, slow living, slow… art? Unlock the secrets of works in the Museum’s collection by cultivating the art of looking slowly. Our docents ask and answer questions to help guide your slow art experience and foster conversation. Leave the Museum feeling inspired- not tired!
This Sunday, Master Docent Margaret Harrill will lead a discussion on Les Nains (The Dwarfs) by Ghada Amer in the Third Space exhibition.
Find out more »January 2019
Game Night
It’s a brand new year, let the games begin! Our popular Game Night is back at Art After 5 with more board games than ever.
Find out more »Embodying Faith Drop-In Tour
Curious about Embodying Faith: Imagining Jesus Through the Ages
exhibition?
Please drop-in and join Master Docent Margaret Harrill for a FREE tour of the exhibition at 1:00 pm.
Find out more »Children of the Marquis de Bethune Playing with a Dog
Slow food, slow living, slow… art? Unlock the secrets of works in the Museum’s collection by cultivating the art of looking slowly. Our docents ask and answer questions to help guide your slow art experience and foster conversation. Leave the Museum feeling inspired- not tired!
This Sunday, Master Docent Caroline Wingate will lead a discussion on Children of the Marquis de Bethune Playing with a Dog by Francois Hubert Drouais in the 18th c. Continental gallery.
Find out more »Homeschool Ceramics Studio
Learn about ceramics from around the world and apply similar concepts in class.
Find out more »Intro to Pottery
Learn to throw on the pottery wheel and to trim and glaze functional works of art.
Find out more »BMA Highlights
In this program for adults, specially trained docents present the Museum’s collection by means of verbal descriptions, three-dimensional tactile models based on original works of art, and sculpture.
Join Master Docent Kay Hanlin on this guided tour through the galleries. Reservations are required due to limited space. Please RSVP by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, January 9, 2018.
VIP tours are also available for school-age or adult groups. To reserve your spot or learn more about group tours, call 205.254.2964 or email tours@artsbma.org.
Find out more »Uma-Mahesvara (Siva and Parvati)
Slow food, slow living, slow… art? Unlock the secrets of works in the Museum’s collection by cultivating the art of looking slowly. Our docents ask and answer questions to help guide your slow art experience and foster conversation. Leave the Museum feeling inspired- not tired!
This Sunday, Master Docent Katia Kiss Miller will lead a discussion on Uma-Mahesvara (Siva and Parvati) in the South and Southeast Asian gallery.
Find out more »Embodying Faith: Imagining Jesus Through the Ages
Join Curator of European Art Robert Schindler for a special look at the recently opened exhibition “Embodying Faith: Imagining Jesus Through the Ages.”
Find out more »Intro to Calligraphy
Discover basic strokes and foundations as we work our way through the alphabet, learning both majuscules and minuscules.
Find out more »Intro to Pottery
Learn to throw on the pottery wheel and to trim and glaze functional works of art.
Find out more »Drop-In Drawing
Spend time sketching in gallery during this guided drawing class. You provide the creativity. We’ll provide the supplies.
Find out more »Empezando a echar raices al otro lado
Slow food, slow living, slow… art? Unlock the secrets of works in the Museum’s collection by cultivating the art of looking slowly. Our docents ask and answer questions to help guide your slow art experience and foster conversation. Leave the Museum feeling inspired- not tired!
This Sunday, Master Docent Judy Cook will lead a discussion on Empezando a echar raices al otro lado by José Bedia in the Line exhibition.
Find out more »Homeschool Studio Mixed Media
Learn about mixed media art based on the Museum’s collection and use similar ideas in the studio.
Find out more »Craft Tuesday
Art meets craft in this laid-back art class. Learn from a different local teaching artist each month. Beverage and small snack provided.
Find out more »Intro to Calligraphy
Discover basic strokes and foundations as we work our way through the alphabet, learning both majuscules and minuscules.
Find out more »Intro to Watercolor
Understand how to apply the fundamentals of watercolor painting, including color theory, brush strokes, and building shapes.
Find out more »Intro to Pottery
Learn to throw on the pottery wheel and to trim and glaze functional works of art.
Find out more »Oil Painting: Mini Masterpieces
Paint a series of 8 x 10 inch still life and landscape paintings using a palette knife.
Find out more »Teen Studio
Emerging artists and enthusiasts will expand their range of artmaking abilities and ideas.
Find out more »Oil Painting: Mini Masterpieces
Paint a series of 8 x 10 inch still life and landscape paintings using a palette knife.
Find out more »Sunset, Haywagon in the Distance
Slow food, slow living, slow… art? Unlock the secrets of works in the Museum’s collection by cultivating the art of looking slowly. Our docents ask and answer questions to help guide your slow art experience and foster conversation. Leave the Museum feeling inspired- not tired!
This Sunday, Master Docent Marlene Wallace will lead a discussion on Sunset, Haywagon in the Distance by Martin Johnson Heade in the American gallery.
Find out more »Intro to Calligraphy
Discover basic strokes and foundations as we work our way through the alphabet, learning both majuscules and minuscules.
Find out more »Intro to Watercolor
Understand how to apply the fundamentals of watercolor painting, including color theory, brush strokes, and building shapes.
Find out more »February 2019
Intro to Pottery
Learn to throw on the pottery wheel and to trim and glaze functional works of art.
Find out more »Kids: Art 101
Immerse your child in the world of art while developing their skills and creativity. Each month features a new topic.
Find out more »Embodying Faith Drop-In Tour
Curious about Embodying Faith: Imagining Jesus Through the Ages
exhibition?
Please drop-in and join Master Docent Margaret Harrill for a FREE tour of the exhibition at 1:00 pm.
Find out more »Untitled Painting by Romare Bearden
Slow food, slow living, slow… art? Unlock the secrets of works in the Museum’s collection by cultivating the art of looking slowly. Our docents ask and answer questions to help guide your slow art experience and foster conversation. Leave the Museum feeling inspired- not tired!
This Sunday, Master Docent Judy Cook will lead a discussion on the untitled painting by Romare Bearden in the Embodying Faith exhibition.
Find out more »Embroidery
Hand stitch samplers designed and made by local artist Tamara Harper.
Find out more »Homeschool Ceramics Studio
Learn about ceramics from around the world and apply similar concepts in class.
Find out more »Intro to Watercolor
Understand how to apply the fundamentals of watercolor painting, including color theory, brush strokes, and building shapes.
Find out more »Embodying Faith: Imagining Jesus Through the Ages
Dr. Robert Schindler takes a deeper look at the artworks in this Embodying Faith: Imagining Jesus Through the Ages.
Find out more »Intro to Pottery
Learn to throw on the pottery wheel and to trim and glaze functional works of art.
Find out more »Kids: Art 101
Immerse your child in the world of art while developing their skills and creativity. Each month features a new topic.
Find out more »Indian Cultural Society Wine & Cheese Reception (Private Event)
Mark your calendars! More details about this event will be announced at a later date.
Find out more »Memories of the Coast of France
Slow food, slow living, slow… art? Unlock the secrets of works in the Museum’s collection by cultivating the art of looking slowly. Our docents ask and answer questions to help guide your slow art experience and foster conversation. Leave the Museum feeling inspired- not tired!
This Sunday, Master Docent Margaret Harrill will lead a discussion on Memories of the Coast of France by George Copeland Ault in the American gallery.
Find out more »Homeschool Studio Mixed Media
Learn about mixed media art based on the Museum’s collection and use similar ideas in the studio.
Find out more »Embroidery
Hand stitch samplers designed and made by local artist Tamara Harper.
Find out more »Intro to Watercolor
Understand how to apply the fundamentals of watercolor painting, including color theory, brush strokes, and building shapes.
Find out more »Drop-In Drawing
Spend time sketching in gallery during this guided drawing class. You provide the creativity. We’ll provide the supplies.
Find out more »Britannia Triumphant
Slow food, slow living, slow… art? Unlock the secrets of works in the Museum’s collection by cultivating the art of looking slowly. Our docents ask and answer questions to help guide your slow art experience and foster conversation. Leave the Museum feeling inspired- not tired!
This Sunday, Master Docent Caroline Wingate will lead a discussion on Britannia Triumphant in the Wedgwood gallery.
Find out more »Embroidery
Hand stitch samplers designed and made by local artist Tamara Harper.
Find out more »Layered Printmaking with Xerox Transfers
Turn your drawings and photos into combinatorial print elements using a paper lithography process.
Find out more »Layered Printmaking with Xerox Transfers
Turn your drawings and photos into combinatorial print elements using a paper lithography process.
Find out more »Intro Fused Glass
Learn about glass fusing, the heat bonding of separate pieces of glass in a kiln, and make your own fused glass art.
Find out more »L’Envoûteuse (The Sorceress)
Slow food, slow living, slow… art? Unlock the secrets of works in the Museum’s collection by cultivating the art of looking slowly. Our docents ask and answer questions to help guide your slow art experience and foster conversation. Leave the Museum feeling inspired- not tired!
This Sunday, Master Docent Julia Stork will lead a discussion on L’Envoûteuse (The Sorceress) by Georges Merle in the 19th c. European gallery.
Find out more »Craft Tuesday
Art meets craft in this laid-back art class. Learn from a different local teaching artist each month. Beverage and small snack provided.
Find out more »THE FRIENDS OF AMERICAN ART ANNUAL EVENT (PRIVATE EVENT)
This event is by invitation to The Friends of American Art members and select guests. To learn more about support group membership, visit our membership page.
Find out more »Intermediate Watercolor
Expand your knowledge of watercolor painting in this intermediate level class.
Find out more »March 2019
Intro Fused Glass
Learn about glass fusing, the heat bonding of separate pieces of glass in a kiln, and make your own fused glass art.
Find out more »Intermediate Pottery
Deepen your understanding of wheel-thrown pottery in this intermediate level class.
Find out more »Rat
Slow food, slow living, slow… art? Unlock the secrets of works in the Museum’s collection by cultivating the art of looking slowly. Our docents ask and answer questions to help guide your slow art experience and foster conversation. Leave the Museum feeling inspired- not tired!
This Sunday, Master Docent Margaret Harrill will lead a discussion on Rat by Frank Fleming in the Sculpture Garden.
Find out more »To Boldly Go Where No Artist Has Gone Before
Head Exhibition Designer Terry Beckham takes a look at NASA’s artist-in residence program and how artists helped pave the way to space.
Find out more »Embodying Faith Drop-In Tour
Curious about Embodying Faith: Imagining Jesus Through the Ages
exhibition?
Please drop-in and join Master Docent Katia Kiss Miller for a FREE tour of the exhibition at 1:00 pm.
Find out more »Intermediate Pottery
Deepen your understanding of wheel-thrown pottery in this intermediate level class.
Find out more »The Four Evangelists
Slow food, slow living, slow… art? Unlock the secrets of works in the Museum’s collection by cultivating the art of looking slowly. Our docents ask and answer questions to help guide your slow art experience and foster conversation. Leave the Museum feeling inspired- not tired!
This Sunday, Master Docent Margaret Harrill will lead a discussion on Mathew, Mark, Luke, John (the Four Evangelists) by Giuseppe Bernardi called Torretto in the Italian galleries.
Find out more »Homeschool Studio Mixed Media
Learn about mixed media art based on the Museum’s collection and use similar ideas in the studio.
Find out more »Homeschool Ceramics Studio
Learn about ceramics from around the world and apply similar concepts in class.
Find out more »Intermediate Watercolor
Expand your knowledge of watercolor painting in this intermediate level class.
Find out more »Kids: Art 101
Immerse your child in the world of art while developing their skills and creativity. Each month features a new topic.
Find out more »Gee’s Bend Quilting Experience
Hear about the rich tradition of Gee’s Bend Quilters and apply similar techniques in class to make your own quilted work of art.
Find out more »Drop-In Drawing
Spend time sketching in gallery during this guided drawing class. You provide the creativity. We’ll provide the supplies.
Find out more »Intermediate Pottery
Deepen your understanding of wheel-thrown pottery in this intermediate level class.
Find out more »Hugo Reisinger
Slow food, slow living, slow… art? Unlock the secrets of works in the Museum’s collection by cultivating the art of looking slowly. Our docents ask and answer questions to help guide your slow art experience and foster conversation. Leave the Museum feeling inspired- not tired!
This Sunday, Master Docent Julia Stork will lead a discussion on Hugo Reisinger by Anders Leonard Zorn in the 19th c. European gallery.
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