Breaking with Tradition: Contemporary Ceramics
Breaking with Tradition reflects the desire of ceramicists to experiment and depart from ceramics as purely functional objects.
Breaking with Tradition reflects the desire of ceramicists to experiment and depart from ceramics as purely functional objects. During the mid-to-late 20th century, ceramicists used a sculptural approach in their work instead of using traditional shapes. Free of the need to make useful or “utilitarian” objects, ceramicists could instead explore the properties of clay and the chemistry of glazes. While some used this new freedom from function to explore the possibilities of form, shape, and
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FIA members Free; Children 12 & under Free; Adults $10.00; Senior Citizens and Students with ID $8.00; Huntington Free Saturdays; Genesee County Residents Free
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES *
- Jan 18, 2019 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Fri)
- Jan 19, 2019 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Sat)
- Jan 20, 2019 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Sun)
- Jan 21, 2019 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Mon)
- Jan 22, 2019 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Tue)
- Jan 23, 2019 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Wed)
- Jan 24, 2019 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Thu)
- Jan 25, 2019 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Fri)
- Jan 26, 2019 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Sat)
- Jan 27, 2019 at 12:00 pm - 05:00 pm (Sun)
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1120 E. Kearsley, Flint, MI 48503
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ACCESSIBILITY INFO
Wheelchairs
The entire Institute is wheelchair accessible through both North and South entrances, and an elevator is located near the first floor restrooms. Wheelchairs are available to use free of
Wheelchairs
The entire Institute is wheelchair accessible through both North and South entrances, and an elevator is located near the first floor restrooms. Wheelchairs are available to use free of charge on a first come first served basis at the Visitor Service desk at the North entrance of the building. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available in the lobby, in the Art School and on the second floor.
Service Animals
The FIA complies with all ADA requirements and accepts service animals in the museum as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 2010. Types of Service Dogs may include, but are not limited to: Guide Dog, Mobility Aid Dog, Seizure Alert Dog, PTSD Dog, Hearing Alert Dog, Diabetes Alert Dog, Migraine Alert Dog, Narcolepsy Alert Dog, Seizure Response Dog, Psychiatric Service Dog.
