Beyond the Page is a semester-long design-thinking program for 4th-8th grade classrooms across the Kansas City metro area.
Throughout the spring semester, selected classrooms work directly with Rabbit hOle artists and fabricators to conceive, design and build their own exhibit design models based on children’s books of their choice.
This program includes classroom curriculum, teacher training, and a behind-the-scenes field trip to The Rabbit hOle's fab shop. It will culminate in May with a celebratory, juried Exhibit Design Fair where students present their models and receive awards.
Before applying to participate in the 2027 Beyond the Page Exhibit Design Challenge, interested teachers must attend a virtual information session on either Monday, November 9th from 5:30-6:30 PM or Thursday, November 12th from 6:30-7:30 PM.
Register for one of the information sessions below!
Read more about last year’s Exhibit Design Challenge here.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Who:
Kansas City area schools may apply for this program. Class sizes must be between 16 to 28 students.
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12 classrooms will be selected with an equal balance of 4th-5th grade classes and 6th-8th grade classes.
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50% of selected classrooms will be from Title 1 schools.
What:
Classrooms will learn first-hand how exhibits are created at The Rabbit hOle and what it takes to advance a design from the two-dimensional pages of a book into the three-dimensional world.
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This program is fully funded meaning your school will not be charged for visits to The Rabbit hOle, but schools are responsible for all transportation costs.
When:
2027 Spring Semester (January 2027-May 2027)
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December 2, 2026: In-person Training for Participating Teachers
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May 3, 2027: Exhibit Design Fair at The Rabbit hOle
Where:
The Rabbit hOle & your classroom
Why:
The Rabbit hOle’s Exhibit Design Challenge offers teachers a wholly unique and deeply effective vehicle for iterative design-thinking that extends beyond the classroom and back again.
Additional questions? Reach out to amilia@rabbitholekc.org