Lesson plans and content for students and teachers anywhere
Creative Leaps
Inspirations from Contemporary Art and Dance
A film collaboration between Ririe Woodbury Dance Company and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.
Art Breaks
Take a 5-minute break, explore a work of art, and be inspired to make art of your own.
Mindfulness in the Classroom
Through classroom practice, students can develop lifelong tools to help focus and calm the mind, reducing stress and anxiety while promoting creativity and wellbeing. Follow along with these mindfulness exercises in your classroom.
Art in the Everyday
Short guides of the UMFA’s global collection that can be enjoyed anywhere from your home to your classroom to the UMFA!
Careers in Art
Explore a variety of art career paths both in and out of the museum.
Storytelling in Art
Experience different storytelling methods through art and make a book to create an incredible story of your own.
Permanent Collection Toolkit
This Learning Toolkit is a resource for exploring works of art from the UMFA collection. Whether you're in the galleries, classroom, or at home, you can learn from and make personal connections with what you find here.
Third Saturdays for Families - Online
Enjoy these family-friendly art-making activities at home
Lesson Plans
UMFA lesson plans provide inspiration to integrate art into any curriculum. Objects from the UMFA's permanent and education collections can enhance the classroom experience. Lesson plans are available as PDFs.