Why support building a permanent museum in Bozeman?
BAM’s mission is to inspire and foster creativity and love of art through high-quality exhibits, programs, classes and lectures.
As a non-profit, we are able to secure grant funding to teach classes for local kids & adults, bring opportunities to up & coming artist, and borrow high quality fine art from other nationally renowned museums and art organizations for the Bozeman community to experience & enjoy. While selling work is a large part of some of our exhibits, our mission is to create community and share powerful artwork for free. A museum, unlike a gallery or teaching organization, allows us to dive into each one of these missions under one name.
Currently, we have a small gallery space right off of main nestled between the Frugal Frame Shop and Distinctive Lighting at 2612 W Main St, Suite B. We also have a strong youth & lifetime education program that has been operating since 2017. Our classes provide high quality fine art classes for free to over 12 elementary schools, YMCA, Eagle Mount, Bozeman Public Library, Homeschoolers, Gallatin County Rest Home & The Springs. See our education page for current class programming.
“I had no idea how talented she was in art until I saw some of her work, we were so impressed. …it was a wonderful pairing of nature and humans colliding.”
Kamie, Parent of Mini-Camp Attendee (5 years old)
“The BAM teachers spent almost two hours a week with us and not only did they teach art, they developed a relationship with our students that was overwhelmingly positive. As a rural school, we appreciate the level of professionalism and quality instruction that comes with the Bozeman Art Museum.”
Sidney Rider, Teacher at Pass Creek School
“Thank you so much. I learned a lot and am still using the elements you taught us…I couldn’t get my apples looking like apples until you came.”
Macy, 6th grade
“I wholeheartedly recommend the BAM school program and encourage continued support. Quality instruction in art is an ongoing need in rural Montana schools as is cultural awareness and appreciation for art. This program goes far toward meeting those needs and is worthy of your support.”
Matthew Henry, Superintendent of Schools, Gallatin County
“Thank you for driving all the way here to teach us art…it was super fun!”
Cody, 2nd grade
