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Park City, Utah Art Center

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Groundbreaking: Innovations in Clay

Lesson Plan Grades K-5
Lesson Plan Grades 6-9
Lesson Plan Grades 9-12

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In Groundbreaking, come see historical tableware patterns that have been reimagined across large installations, vessels that have been deconstructed and pushed almost to the point of collapse, and figures that, while rooted in traditional forms, have become canvases for approaches that are psychological, conceptual and abstracted.
For thousands of years, clay has been dug from the ground and transformed into objects of functional, symbolic or decorative use. Groundbreaking presents compelling works by 12 artists turning longstanding traditions upside down. With work by Akio Takamori, Lauren Mabry, Christina West and more, the exhibition brings together nationally-recognized artists from across the country who are creating riveting new compositions and pushing the boundaries of clay.

The A.R.T.S. Tour of the exhibit, Groundbreaking: Innovations in Clay, offers students the opportunity to learn more about the work of the artists in the exhibit. Following the tour, students participate in an art project designed to accompany the exhibition through hands-on learning. In this lesson we invite students to think outside of the traditional clay pot and experiment with ceramic techniques.

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The K-12 Art Tours is a cost-covered program developed by Kimball Art Center staff to provide cross-curriculum visual art lessons for Utah students. Kimball Art Center’s outreach coordinator visits classrooms around the area or host field trips at the Kimball Art Center. Each tour facilitates a grade-appropriate discussion about our current exhibition while explaining how it relates to core subjects and leading a hands-on art project. Educators may download our past lesson plans and/or sign up for a free tour with their class.

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Kimball Art Center
  • Visit
    • What to Expect
    • Getting Here
    • Hours
  • Exhibitions
    • On Display
    • Exhibition Schedule
    • Exhibitions Archive
    • Artist in Residence
  • Education
    • Classes, Workshops, & Camps
      • Search All Classes
      • Weekly Classes
      • Camps
      • Workshops
      • Drop-Ins
      • Book a Private Class
    • Art Education Programs
      • E.V.A.
      • K-12 Art Tours
      • After School Programs
      • Student Exhibitions
      • Young Artists’ Academy
      • Golden Art Club
    • About
      • Meet our Teachers
      • Policies
      • Scholarships
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • 2025 Kimball Arts Festival
    • 2025 Art Soirée
    • Facility Rentals
    • Birthday Parties
  • About
    • About Us
    • History
    • Future KAC
    • Governing Board
    • Staff
    • Jobs
    • News
  • Support
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Sponsor Opportunities
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1251 Kearns Blvd, Park City, Utah 84098

435.649.8882
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