Beach Museum of Art Fall 2025 Exhibitions:
Kansas Triennial 2025
August 5, 2025 – May 31, 2026
Rooted in the Beach Museum’s deep commitment to the region, this new signature exhibition—happening every three years—showcases the diverse and dynamic voices of artists who call Kansas home. The exhibition series invites us to reflect on Kansas’ spirit of growth and transformation, where the energy of place meets a culture of forward-thinking expression. The 2025 inaugural installation features works by Mona Cliff, Mark Cowardin, Poppy DeltaDawn, and Ann Resnick.
Image: Mark Cowardin, Just Passing Through…Again (detail), ladders, 2x4s, hardware, lights and electrical components. Image courtesy of the artist
Rural America
September 2, 2025 – August 1, 2026
Works from the museum’s collection depict life in rural America, highlighting both the challenges rural communities face as well as the unique qualities that sustain them. These primarily historical images offer a lens through which to consider the struggles and strengths of today’s rural communities. The exhibition will be in two parts.
Image: Thomas Hart Benton, Meeting House, 1942, egg tempera and opaque watercolor, 18 3/4 x 25 7/8 in., 1954.1
STE[A]M: Exploring Science and Math through Art
Opening December 2, 2025
This colorful exhibition supports STE[A]M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math plus Art) learning experiences for school-age students and ARTSmart program participants at the Beach Museum of Art. Through works in the collection, students explore concepts in their science curriculum like light waves, refraction and the science behind rainbows. The exhibition is also used for the museum’s Intersection of Math and Art tour for older elementary and middle school students exploring geometric concepts like 2-D and 3-D tessellations.
Image: Alan Shields, Kansas Meatball, 1985 – 1998, acrylic on canvas over aluminum tubing, bolts and nuts, and cotton thread, 115 x 130 in., Alan Shields Memorial Fund, Ross and Marianna Kistler Beach Endowment, and gift from the Estate of William Salero, 2007.111
Collection Galleries
2025 Installation
The Beach Museum of Art is dedicated to celebrating the artistic legacy of Kansas and the surrounding region. Through presentations of the collection galleries, the museum strives to highlight a varied cross-section of works that reflect the culture, artistry, and history of this place. The exhibited works are curated from the 12,000+ objects preserved by the museum. Through these installations, the museum cultivates deeper connections, inspiring dialogue about identity, community, and the evolving role of art in capturing the spirit of the Midwest.
Image: A view of the Orval Hempler Gallery
SAVE THE DATES for the exciting Fall 2025 Programs and Events:
Please check beach.k-state.edu/calendar for the most up to date information on programs and events. Here are some exciting upcoming events:
Fall 2025 Exhibition Opening & Reception
Thursday, September 11, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Double Take Series
30-minute Gallery Conversations
Thursday, September 25, 5:30-6 p.m.
Thursday, October 23, 5:30-6 p.m.
Thursday, November 20, 5:30-6 p.m.
Let’s Talk Art with Jeremiah Ariaz
Livestream conversation
Thursday, October 2, 5:30 p.m.
Artist Talk by Mark Cowardin
Thursday, October 9, 5 p.m.
Beach Ball
Museum’s Annual fundraiser
Friday, October 17, 6:30 p.m.
Holiday Workshop
Saturday, December 6, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30-3 p.m.
Winter Party
Thursday, December 11, 5:30 p.m.