January 17-May 13, 2017
During the late 1920s artist John Steuart Curry (1897-1946) gained national attention for his portrayals of Kansas. At the height of his career, during the 1930s, he would become associated with prominent Regionalists Thomas Hart Benton of Missouri and Grant Wood of Iowa.
Continue reading “NOW OPEN! John Steuart Curry: Mapping the Early Career”
Join us for the celebration of the exhibition Kansas Veterinarian at Work: A Portrait by Tom Mohr.
Public reception will be on February 9, starting at 6:00 pm with a cash bar and Hors d’oeuvre by featured caterer Little Apple Brewery. The reception will wrap up at 7:30 but the galleries will remain open until 8:00 pm.
Join us for one of the parties as we celebrating Kansas day! The Beach Museum of Art takes pride in celebrating Kansas as the region’s holder of Kansas Art.
Enjoy evening programing at the Beach Museum of Art every Thursday.
Feburary 2, 2017 museum Curator Elizabeth Seaton will lecture at 5:30 on Sea Adventures, Western Dramas, and Dog Tales: John Steuart Curry as Illustrator. Make sure to take a walk through the John Steuart Curry: Mapping the Early Career as the galleries remain open until 8 p.m.
New! Second Saturday Selections
Join museum staff for the new Second Saturday Selections at 1 or 2:30 p.m. for a conversation about selections from the permanent collection or current exhibitions.
February 11: Explore the “hands” of Gordon Parks: An introduction to the Museum’s collection of Gordon Parks photography. Hosted by Kim Richards, Education Assistant.
Upcoming Second Saturday Selections:
March 11
April 8
May 13
Enjoy evening programing at the Beach Museum of Art every Thursday.
In 1917, Kansas State Agricultural College graduate Harry Hunt followed his country into World War I and was sent to France as a large animal veterinarian tasked with caring for the beasts that pulled the guns of war. The things Lt. Hunt saw, recorded in vivid detail in the letters he sent home, describe a time often forgotten by history. Speaker Jed Dunham is a freelance writer and creator of the “48 Fallen 48 Found Project.”
Saturday, February 4, 1:30-3 p.m.
All the supplies you need to create the perfect Valentines for friends and loved ones, plus snack to fuel your creativity. Reservations are not required but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Materials fee: $5, $2.50 for military families.
“Math/Art Connections”: Classes will focus math concepts – shape, form, space, etc. Each class includes gallery discussion and activities and an art project that will allow participants to explore media and techniques.
Cost is $3 per child. Call 785.532.7718 or e-mail klwalk@k-state.edu for reservations. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you must cancel, we would appreciate a call.
February 22-25: Form
| Day | Time | Age |
| Wednesday | 10:30-11:00 a.m.4:00-5:00 p.m. | Toddlers and twosAll ages |
| Thursday | 10:30-11:30 a.m.4:00-5:00 p.m. | Ages 3-5Kindergarten+ |
| Friday | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | All Ages |
| Saturday | 1:00-2:00 p.m. | All Ages |
Click Here to open the full list of ARTSmart: Programs for Children and Families.
January 3, 1-2:30 Picturing Kansas
Classes meet on the first Tuesday of the month and allow Homeschool families a chance to participate in the museum’s school field trip program and are appropriate for those in Kindergarten on up. Each tour will have an early elementary and upper elementary to middle school track.
Spring 2017 Schedule
February 7, 1-2:30 Intersection of Math and Art
March 7, 1-2:30 Shine a Light on Color
April 4, 1-2:30 The Life of a Veterinarian
May 2, 1-2:30 Fine Art of Observation
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!
Kansas Veterinarian at Work: A Portrait by Tom Mohr
February 7-June 17, 2017
John Steuart Curry: Mapping the Early Career
January 17-May 13, 2017
Elizabeth “Grandma” Layton: You Gotta Have Art
October 11, 2016—January 28, 2017
You Gotta Have Art: Celebrating 20 Years
New Installation of the Permanent Collection
Unveiled October 2016
2016 Common Work of Art
August 23, 2016 – May 14, 2017
Stan Herd: Cairns on the Beach
Fall 2014 – May 2017
The museum is open Tues, Wed, Fri, 10a.m.-5p.m., Thurs 10a.m.-8p.m., Sat, 11a.m.-4p.m. Free admission. Free parking.
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