Classes And Workshops
All year long, MAM connects adults, teens, and children of all ages to contemporary art and artists to provide unique and engaging hands-on art experiences. Please register early (if recommended/required) to ensure your space. Registration fee (minus $20) is refundable only if cancellation is made seven days prior to the first class meeting. If you have trouble registering online, please call 406.728.0447 or email info@missoulaartmuseum.org.
Sibling discount: Take 20% off when registering two or more children for the same class/camp!
MAM believes that art should be accessible to everyone! Most of our educational programs are free and scholarships are available when programs require a fee. Please download the scholarship form and email us for more information.
Birds and Art for Adults Workshop
November 8, 10-12:30 pm
Teaching Artists: Kate Davis & Bev Beck Glueckert
Spend a morning studying live raptors of a falcon and owls with professional artists Kate Davis, director of the Raptors of the Rockies, and Bev Beck Glueckert, teaching artist. Participants will have the opportunity to study the live models and learn bird anatomy, then make sketches, finished drawings, and monoprints based on their observations. Materials included. Limited to 20 participants.
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Saturday Multi-Age Workshop - Krissy Ramirez on Jun Kaneko piece
Join ceramic artist Krissy Ramirez for a hands-on workshop inspired by Jun Kaneko’s iconic sculpture, Monumental Energy, now on view on MAM’s top floor. This workshop invites you to decorate your own mini Dango—a term that means “dumpling” or “rounded form” in Japanese. Explore the decorative techniques Kaneko uses in his monumental ceramic sculptures while working with a bisque mold and experiment with visual elements like shapes, color, and surface design through glazing. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure a spot. Children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided and works will be fired for pick date TBD.
No experience needed, just bring your imagination!
After School Art Adventure
Tuesdays 3:45-5:15 pm
Join us for an exciting after-school experience where young artists explore the vibrant world of contemporary art at the Missoula Art Museum. Each Tuesday, children ages 6-11 will embark on a creative adventure that begins with a guided tour through MAM's current exhibitions, discovering new artists, techniques, and ideas that will fuel their own artistic expression.
After exploring the galleries, students dive into hands-on art projects directly inspired by what they've seen and learned. From painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media, each session offers fresh creative challenges that help young artists develop their skills while having fun with friends.
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Art in the Moment
Mondays, Twice a Month 1:30-3:30 pm
This program provides therapeutic benefits for elders experiencing memory loss by processing emotions and sparking memories through art. It creates a comforting space for those in early-stage dementia and their caregivers, fostering a dementia-friendly community in a creative, relaxed environment. Participants view artwork in small groups guided by MAM Teaching Artists, education staff, and volunteers, then create original art in the education classroom. Offered on the first Monday of warmer months (breaks February-March), the program serves community members and residents from memory care facilities. MAM developed this program to address our community's growing geriatrics population in partnership with Dementia-Friendly Missoula, The Springs and Village Memory Care Facilities, Missoula Aging Services, the Library's Memory Café, and the Montana Geriatrics Education Foundation.
Please note: MAM is currently under construction. Please use the north entrance located off the Missoula Art Park on Pine Street.
The ADA-accessible entrance remains at the main entrance of the building.
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Teen Art Project (TAP)
Thursdays, 2:30-5:00 PM, beginning October
FREE Art Program, Materials, and Pizza! Rolling registration. Hands-on making and imagination. Art becomes a vehicle to connect, communicate, and manifest ideas. If you are between the ages of 13 and 17, enjoy making art, and are a creative thinker, this program is for you. MAM is committed to the next generation of creatives and is a space where teen voices matter.
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Teen Open Studio (TOS)
Saturdays, 1-4:00 pm, beginning October
TEEN OPEN STUDIO
Every Saturday afternoon, middle and high school students gather to make art in MAM’s classroom with unlimited art supplies! TOS is FREE and brings teens together in a casual and welcoming space to create independently or work collaboratively. Overseen by MAM education staff. Drop-in with a friend!
Adult Figure Drawing Class
Figure Drawing
Wednesdays, Oct. 29 – Dec. 17
(no class on November 26)
2:00–4:00 PM
Led by professional teaching artist Bev Beck Glueckert
Please note: MAM is currently under construction. Please use the north entrance located off the Missoula Art Park on Pine Street.
The ADA-accessible entrance remains at the main entrance of the building.
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