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February 2019
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
Oscar’s Sunday Brunch
Enjoy delicious, locally-grown dishes from Oscar’s seasonal brunch menu in the beauty and comfort of the Museum with your family and friends.
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 »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 »Expressions of Love
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 Docent Judith Hand on this guided tour of love through the galleries. Reservations are required due to limited space. Please RSVP by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 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 »Holi Festival
Join us for our ninth annual Holi festival, the Indian celebration of color.
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 »Visitas guiadas en español en BMA // Spanish Tours at the BMA
El BMA se enorgullece de presentar visitas guiadas de su colección en español.
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 »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.
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 »Intermediate Pottery
Deepen your understanding of wheel-thrown pottery in this intermediate level class.
Find out more »Le Village d’Éragny (The Village of Éragny)
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, Docent Katia Kiss Miller will lead a discussion on Le Village d’Éragny (The Village of Éragny) byCamille Pissarro 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 »Intermediate Watercolor
Expand your knowledge of watercolor painting in this intermediate level class.
Find out more »Drawing and Mixed Media
Inspired by Embodying Faith: Imagining Jesus through the Ages, learn to apply characteristics artists used to depict Jesus based on their specific time and place in art history.
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 »Oil Painting: Color My World
This series will focus on color theory, including color schemes, color context, and color mixing using a palette knife.
Find out more »Intermediate Fused Glass
Take your knowledge of fused glass art one step further in this intermediate class.
Find out more »Le Matin, temps brumeux, Pourville (Foggy Morning at Pourville)
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 Le Matin, temps brumeux, Pourville (Foggy Morning at Pourville) by Claude Monet in the 19th c. European gallery.
Find out more »April 2019
Homeschool Ceramics Studio
Learn about ceramics from around the world and apply similar concepts in class.
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 »Intersections of Faith: Guanyin and Mother Mary
Assistant Curator of Education Angela May discusses the similarities of Chinese bodhisattva Guanyin and the Virgin Mary.
Find out more »Drawing and Mixed Media
Inspired by Embodying Faith: Imagining Jesus through the Ages, learn to apply characteristics artists used to depict Jesus based on their specific time and place in art history.
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 »Oil Painting: Color My World
This series will focus on color theory, including color schemes, color context, and color mixing using a palette knife.
Find out more »Intermediate Fused Glass
Take your knowledge of fused glass art one step further in this intermediate class.
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 »Intro to Calligraphy
Learn the basic strokes and foundations as we work our way through the alphabet learning both majuscules and minuscules.
Find out more »Drawing and Mixed Media
Inspired by Embodying Faith: Imagining Jesus through the Ages, learn to apply characteristics artists used to depict Jesus based on their specific time and place in art history.
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 »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 »Oil Painting: Color My World
This series will focus on color theory, including color schemes, color context, and color mixing using a palette knife.
Find out more »Visitas guiadas en español en BMA // Spanish Tours at the BMA
El BMA se enorgullece de presentar visitas guiadas de su colección en español. // The BMA is proud to introduce monthly Spanish language tours of its collection. No reservation is necessary for these free walk-in tours.
Find out more »Intro to Calligraphy
Learn the basic strokes and foundations as we work our way through the alphabet learning both majuscules and minuscules.
Find out more »Drawing and Mixed Media
Inspired by Embodying Faith: Imagining Jesus through the Ages, learn to apply characteristics artists used to depict Jesus based on their specific time and place in art history.
Find out more »Oscar’s Easter Sunday Brunch
Enjoy delicious, locally-grown dishes from Oscar’s seasonal brunch menu in the beauty and comfort of the Museum with your family and friends.
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
Learn the basic strokes and foundations as we work our way through the alphabet learning both majuscules and minuscules.
Find out more »Judith Tankard: Garden Artists of the Arts and Crafts Movement
Join renowned author and landscape historian Judith Tankard for a visual journey through one of the most iconic eras in garden design.
Find out more »May 2019
Homeschool Ceramics Studio
Learn about ceramics from around the world and apply similar concepts in class.
Find out more »Museum Closes Early for Museum Ball
Please note that the Museum will be closed Thursday, May 2 at 2PM through Sunday, May 5 for the Museum…
Find out more »Museum Closed for Museum Ball
Please note that the Museum will be closed Thursday, May 2 at 2PM through Sunday, May 5 for the Museum…
Find out more »The 63rd Annual Museum Ball
For further information, please contact Claire Hubbs Gray, Senior Development Officer
Find out more »Aesthetic Additions: Psychological Perspectives on Collecting from Rudolf II to Charles Foster Kane
Dr. Graham C. Boettcher discusses some of history’s greatest collectors, both actual and fictional, exploring the motivations of these passionate gatherers and what separates them from hoarders.
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 »Mother’s Day Brunch at Oscar’s
Enjoy delicious, locally-grown dishes from Oscar’s seasonal brunch menu in the beauty and comfort of the Museum with your family and friends.
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 »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 »Oil Painting with Poetry
Find inspiration in poetry. Translate written word into palette knife oil painting.
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 »Want to add your event to our calendar? Click here. Email events at (@) BhamNow dot com for promotional options.