February 2023 – Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art

Category: February 2023

Beach Museum of Art is temporarily closed

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Jui Mhatre

On December 22, 2022, a sprinkler system water line broke at the museum. Thankfully, the artwork was unharmed. However, there was significant damage, and the museum was forced to close unexpectedly.

Though it was disheartening to close our doors temporarily, we look forward to reopening — with your help — as soon as possible. Your gift can help the museum to rebuild and prepare to reopen.

Please click here to make your gift ksufoundation.org/give/backthebeachThank you for supporting your art museum during this time of crisis.

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."

New Virtual Exhibition! “Do You See What I See?”

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Jui Mhatre

The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art is pleased to announce the new virtual exhibition created by museum Exhibition Designer and Technology Lead Luke Dempsey. It complements the museum’s gallery installation: Do You See What I See?

Click here to view the virtual exhibition

Screen capture of the virtual exhibition "Do You See What I See?" by the Beach Museum of Art. beach.k-state.edu/explore

About the exhibition:
When a person thinks an iconic image or object means one thing and others interpret it differently disagreements can arise. This exhibition presents artworks that challenge viewers to engage in dialogue with those who have different thoughts about what something means. Featured works include loans from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, made available through the Art Bridges Foundation. The Friends of the Beach Museum of Art encourage you to join them in sponsoring this exhibition.

Platinum Major Sponsors: Art Bridges, The Alms Group, Friends of the Beach Museum of Art and Greater Manhattan Community Foundation’s Lincoln & Dorothy I. Deihl Community Grants Program
Gold Sponsors: Beach-Edwards Family Foundation
Bronze Sponsors: Steve and Janet Cooper, Russell Clay Harvey and Patty McGivern

Perspectives: “Do You See What I See?” Artists on Familiar Objects

Posted on February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 by Jui Mhatre

The Dow Center for Multicultural and Community Studies at K-State Libraries is hosting their “Perspectives” series. Join Beach Museum of Art curator Aileen June Wang and programming services coordinator at the Dow Center Tara Coleman for a lively discussion of select artworks featured in our exhibition Do You See What I See? This talk will feature conversations on how art can inspire new ways to interpret familiar objects or images.

Perspectives: “Do You See What I See?” Artists on Familiar Objects
Feb. 13, 2023, 12 PM at the Dow Center, 2nd floor, Hale Library. Free and open to the public.

More at https://www.k-state.edu/today/announcement/?id=87291

"Do You See What I See?" exhibition at the Beach Museum of Art

Livestream Conversation

Posted on February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 by Jui Mhatre

Logo of "Let's Talk Art," Beach museum's series of monthly discussions with artists and creative thinkers about work in the museum's collection.

Let’s Talk Art: Livestream Conversation with Artist David Lebrun and Composer Yuval Ron
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, 12 p.m. Central Time (US and Canada)

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.

Artist David Lebrun photo

Join a virtual conversation with the artists of the video installation Transfigurations: Reanimating Ancient Art of India at the Beach Museum of Art. This multimedia exhibition created by David Lebrun features twelfth-century century sculptures from Southern India in a unique and powerful way through combination of high-resolution photography, animation and specially composed music by Yuval Ron. Moderated by Jui Mhatre, Beach Museum Communications and Marketing Specialist.

< David Lebrun

Composer Yuval Ron photo

This event is part of the Beach Museum of Art’s ‘Art in Motion’ annual program series.

<Yuval Ron

"Transfigurations: Reanimating Ancient Art of India" exhibition at the Beach Museum of Art.

USD 383 Early Expressions Student Art Exhibition

Posted on February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 by Jui Mhatre

Celebrate the work of the district’s students and their teachers!

The USD 383 Early Expressions Student Art Exhibition is at the Flint Hills Discovery Center this year. The Beach Museum of Art couldn’t host this yearly exhibition because of the water damage that caused temporary museum closure.

The art is on display Tuesday, February 7 – Sunday, February 12, 2023 during open hours of the Flint Hills Discovery Center. The exhibition is available in the main atrium (Elementary Art) and the Blue Hills Room (Secondary Art and Winners). No admission is charged to be in these public areas. Reception is Saturday February 11, 1-3 p.m. with awards announced at 1:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools Foundation.

Photo courtesy of the Flint Hills Discovery Center

Virtual Offerings #BeachMuseumFromHome

Posted on February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 by Jui Mhatre

Though the Beach Museum of Art is temporarily closed, we invite you to explore art virtually! Enjoy our interactive tools and platforms for adults, children and families. For a guide to these online resources, visit
beach.k-state.edu/explore.

Smartify
This 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.

Virtual Exhibitions
Enjoy ways to explore the museum’s exhibitions online.

eMuseum
Explore the museum’s art collection of over 10,000 objects for research or enjoyment with the online collection search system.

BMA YouTube Channel
Find videos of art, artist interviews and special programs including the museum’s virtual program series Let’s Talk Art and Art Bytes, “Hear What I’m Seeing?” videocasts and more! Please subscribe, like and share. Thanks!

Educational Resources
Available for schools, early childhood programs, social service
organizations and homeschool groups

Social Media
Enjoy and share fun interactive posts about regional art and artists and learn about the museum’s activities.
Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Follow us on Instagram

Beach Buddies Facebook Group
Find resources and activities for children, families and educators. Participate in ARTSmart and Homeschool classes online.

Top image: Robert Broner, Electric Eel (detail), published 1969, found form
relief on paper, 13 1/2 x 23 in., 2014.436

ART BYTES on the Museum’s Social Media

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Jui Mhatre

Enjoy short videos about art in the Beach Museum of Art’s collection. Each video will feature information about an artwork in the collection, the artist who made it, and the techniques used. Art Bytes are released on the museum’s social media channels: