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.
Jennifer Leutzinger Saturday Multi-Age Workshop
September 20th, 11:30 am - 1:00 PM
These FREE, fun and inspiring weekend workshops bring families together for an afternoon of art and creativity. Led by professional Teaching Artist, these workshops are free and offered to families on a monthly basis. The projects vary from making Italian-inspired marbled paper to creating table-top theatres—the variety is limitless. Parents, grandparents, caretakers, and children arrive to the museum with open minds for a unique, multi-generational, creative learning experience. These free Saturday workshops at MAM have fed the artistic souls of families for over two decades.
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After School Art Adventure
Tuesdays 3:45-5:15, Starting Sept. 30
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.
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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