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Category: August 2021

#MuseumReopening on August 24, 2021!

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We are excited and preparing to welcome you back in the Beach Museum of Art! The museum plans to re-open on August 24, 2021. The re-opening is special as the museum celebrates its 25th anniversary during the 2021-2022 season!

“Exploring art with everyone virtually has been really great — and we aim to continue making art adventures available online — but we’ve missed seeing everyone in person. We look forward to seeing you often in the galleries, in the auditorium, in the studio classroom, the Meadow and, when you prefer, online,” – Linda Duke, Beach Museum of Art Director

Exterior view of the Beach Museum of Art in evening light with the views of banners of exhibitions and artworks displayed in lighted windows in the exhibition "Inside Out."

Starting Tuesday, Aug. 24, the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art at Kansas State University will offer two ways to enjoys its exhibitions and programming: online and in person. The museum’s regular hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed on Sundays, Mondays and holidays. Admission and parking are free.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary the museum has planned a truly unprecedented lineup of exhibitions and programs. Exhibitions include Gordon Parks: Homeward to the Prairie I Come, Doug Barrett: Find Your Voice, John Steuart Curry: Sunrise over Kansas, David Lebrun’s Transfigurations: 45 Paleolithic Handaxes and more, complimented with programs by world-class artists and experts. For more information on exhibitions visit beach.k-state.edu. For calendar of events in the Art in Motion program series visit beach.k-state.edu/calendar

The Beach Museum of Art will follow K-State’s guidelines for COVID-19 health and safety procedures after reopening. For more information visit k-state.edu/covid-19.

 

Open Virtually Now!

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The sun is rising over the new exhibition at the Beach Museum of Art!

Sunrise over Kansas: John Steuart Curry
Virtual exhibition launch: June 29, 2021
Gallery exhibition: August 24, 2021 – February 28, 2022

Click here to view the virtual exhibition.

Mixed media artwork entitled "Sunrise (Sunrise over Kansas)," by John Steuart Curry (1897 – 1946) from the collection of the Beach Museum of Art. Showing a landscape and bright sunrise with clouds.

Dramatic weather plays a significant role in Regionalist John Steuart Curry’s art, especially as a symbol of menace. Less recognized is the importance of another event in nature—the sunrise—in Curry’s oeuvre. The celestial motif is explored in this exhibition of the artist’s paintings, prints and drawings. The exhibition pays tribute to the museum’s 1935 painting, Sunrise over Kansas, which suffered discoloration of its sun as a result of the artist’s experiments with materials and now has been conserved.
Image: John Steuart Curry (1897 – 1946), Sunrise (Sunrise over Kansas), 1935, mixed-media on canvas, Friends of the Beach Museum of Art purchase, 1996.18

Beach Film Club: August Virtual Discussion

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Beach Film Club logo

Watch films at your leisure in advance and then join the free virtual discussions led by Shannon Skelton, Assistant Professor at K-State School of Music, Theatre and Dance. 

All virtual discussions are free and open to the public. Email questions at beachart@k-state.edu or sbskelton@k-state.edu  

Part of the Beach Museum of Art’s ‘Art in Motion’ annual program series.

 

 

 

Animated short film 1

August 11, 2021, 7:30 p.m. Central Time (US and Canada)
Virtual discussion on Animated Shorts from Around the Globe.
Rated: G. Various Years
Streaming: YouTube link (free): click here to view the playlist.

Animated short film Join the free program via Zoom. Click here to register.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about how to join the program.Animated short film "Baba (Father)"

Watch various animated offerings from around the world with your family and invite everyone to join our conversation!

#BeachMuseumFromHome

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We invite you to continue enjoying art virtually! Please see below a wide variety of virtual tools developed for adults, children & families to enjoy the museum’s exhibitions, programs and collection. For a frequently updated guide to the online resources, visit beach.k-state.edu/explore

Smartify logoSmartify
The free app identifies 2D and 3D artworks in the museum, and instantly returns text, audio and video interpretation. Download Smartify free today for Apple and Android devices from the Apple Store or Google Play Store. To use from home, click on the Explore tool to search for the museum and its gallery offerings and gain access to works in other museums. Take advantage of the app’s personal gallery-making tool. Smartify will connect with text-to-voice apps.

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Online Exhibitions


Enjoy ways to explore the museum’s exhibitions online. Click here.

Featuring:

Sunrise over Kansas: John Steuart Curry
Virtual exhibition launch: June 29, 2021
Gallery exhibition: August 24, 2021 – February 28, 2022

Two by Two Animal Pairs
Virtual exhibition launch: March 30, 2021
Gallery exhibition: August 24 – December 18, 2021

Waylande Gregory: Art Deco Ceramics and the Atomic Impulse: virtual exhibition.

Image: John Steuart Curry (1897 – 1946), Sunrise (Sunrise over Kansas) detail, 1935, mixed-media on canvas, Friends of the Beach Museum of Art purchase, 1996.18

Verandah collection search tool logoCollection Search Tool
Explore the museum’s art collection of nearly 10,000 objects for research or enjoyment with this collection search tool. Visit beach.k-state.edu/explore/collection

BMA YouTube Channel
Find videos of art, artist interviews and special programs, including the museum ’s new virtual program series Let’s Talk Art and Art Bytes, short videos about art in the museum’s collection. Please subscribe to our channel! Visit beach.k-state.edu/videos

Educational Resources
Available for schools, early childhood programs, social service organizations and home school groups. Visit beach.k-state.edu/participate/educational-resources

 

Social Media
Enjoy and share fun interactive posts about regional art and artists.
Facebook: BeachMuseumofArt 
Instagram: beachmuseum
Twitter: @BeachMuseum

Beach Buddies Facebook Group
Find resources and activities for children, families and educators, including virtual ARTSmart classes. Join through the museum’s Facebook page or visit facebook.com/groups/bmabuddies

 

Check out the new benches in The Meadow!

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Recently the museum’s Exhibition Designer and Building Systems Lead Lindsay Smith installed new benches in The Meadow, a landscape of prairie plants native to the Flint Hills adjacent to the #BeachMuseumofArt. Milkweeds and other species here provide food and habitat for Monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Enjoy this prairie garden adjacent to the Beach Museum of Art right on K-State campus!

Thanks to some very special K-State alumni for donating the benches, which are replicas of the benches in New York City’s Central Park.

The Meadow helps build meaningful connections among art, science, and enjoyment of the natural world. It is a project of the Beach Museum of Art’s Prairie Studies Initiative, in collaboration with K-State staff, faculty, students, and members of the surrounding community.

Click here for more information on The Meadow.

Click here to read a blog on The Meadow.

Fall 2021 ARTSmart programs for families.

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ARTSmart Classes: Each class includes looking activities and an art project. Classes are held on the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. (ages 2-5) and 4:30 p.m. (all ages).

  • September 8 & 9 – Paper Making
  • October 6 & 7- Two by Two Spooky Animals (cats, owls and coyotes)
  • November 3 & 4 – Underground Prairies
  • December 8 & 9 – Winter Sunrise

Homeschool Tuesdays meet on the first Tuesday of the month and allows Homeschool families to investigate the current special exhibitions with curriculum integration. Tours are appropriate for those in Kindergarten on up and include an art project. 

  • Sept. 7, 1-2:30: The Science of Paper (paper making activity)
  • Oct. 5, 1-2:30: Two by Two (language arts and zoology)
  • Nov. 2, 1-2:30: The Photographer’s Voice (Gordon Parks)
  • Dec. 7, 1-2:30: John Steuart Curry’s Sunrises (weather, art conservation)

Cost for classes is $3 per child, Military Family/Blue Star discount $1.50, and reservations are required. Payment can be made with cash or check. Call (785)532-7718 or email klwalk@ksu.edu for reservations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you need to cancel your reservation please let us know so we can call those on the waiting list.

Special price for Military Families:  In conjunction with the Blue Star Museum program, the Beach Museum of Art offers Military Family half price on all workshops and classes!

Family Workshops and Events
All events are free, open to everyone unless otherwise noted. For events requiring preregistration, call 785-532-7718 or email klwalk@ksu.edu. More information on events at beach.k-state.edu/calendar

Family Day Open House
Sept. 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Museum is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Come visit our special exhibitions and each family will receive a copy of Gordon Parks children’s biography, funded by a grant from USD 383 K-Link.

Holiday Workshop
December 4, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Draw your inspiration from nature to create cards, decorations, gift tags and ornaments for the winter holidays. We will be offering two sessions to enable social distancing and registration is required. $5 per participant (cash or check).

Virtual Resources for Families and Teachers

Beach Buddies Facebook Group: Cool art, great books, fun activities, and more! Join now at www.facebook.com/groups/bmabuddies
Posts include: Virtual ARTSmart Classes, BMA Book Buddies: Illustrated Artist Biographies and Voices: Artists Who Inspire.

Additional Virtual Programs and Resources

ART Bytes – First Wednesdays
Short videos about art in the Beach Museum of Art’s collection in English, Japanese and Spanish. Please check the museum’s YouTube channel to enjoy the videos.

Virtual exhibitions and tours can be found on the museum’s website at https://beach.k-state.edu/explore/exhibitions/

Curricula, including new materials for Art and Language Learning and resources for Kansas History Month. Visit https://beach.k-state.edu/participate/educational-resources/

Digital apps (Thinking About Pictures, Smartify) https://beach.k-state.edu/explore/interactive-tools/

Materials are available to borrow from the Resource Center.

Current Exhibitions

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Detail of the mixed media on canvas entitled "Sunrise (Sunrise over Kansas)" by John Steuart Curry in the Beach Museum of Art's collection. Showing the bright sun rising over a Kansas landscape.

Sunrise over Kansas: John Steuart Curry
Virtual exhibition launch: June 29, 2021
Gallery exhibition: August 24, 2021 – February 28, 2022
Click here to view the virtual exhibition.

Two by Two Animal Pairs
Virtual exhibition launch: March 30, 2021
Gallery exhibition: August 24 – December 18, 2021
Click here to view the virtual exhibition.

Image: John Steuart Curry (1897 – 1946), Sunrise (Sunrise over Kansas) detail, 1935, mixed-media on canvas, Friends of the Beach Museum of Art purchase, 1996.18

Stay Connected!

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Visit us online at beach.k-state.edu

Send email to beachart@k-state.edu

Join the museum’s e-news list to stay up to date on everything at the museum.

Check out The Beach Blog for behind-the-scenes information, event info, and guest posts.

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Subscribe to the museum’s YouTube channel at beach.k-state.edu/videos to watch videos of special programs and events.

Join the Beach Buddies Facebook Group to enjoy fun activities and resources for children, families and educators.