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Category: November 2021

New E-book! Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art at 25: People and Spaces

E-book cover: "Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art at 25: People and Spaces"

The Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art at Kansas State University is celebrating its silver anniversary in page-turning style with the new e-book Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art at 25: People and Spaces”
Created by the board of the Friends of the Beach Museum of Art and published by K-State Libraries’ New Prairie Press, the e-book uses texts and photographs to detail the history of the museum and the people who made it possible. Editors of the e-book are Anthony R. Crawford, Marla Day, Martha Scott and Marlene VerBrugge, all board members of the Friends of the Beach Museum of Art.

Click here to read the e-book or download it for free.

New Online Collection Search

The Beach Museum of Art is pleased to launch its new online collection search powered by eMuseum from Gallery Systems.

In 2019, the museum started the ambitious project of transitioning its internal collections database and its online collection search over to TMS Collections and eMuseum. Users can access search features, save and share favorites, and view images on a range of devices.

We invite you to explore the museum’s collection by clicking here!
(https://beach.emuseum.com/collections)

Screen capture of the Beach Museum of Art's new online collection search

Screen capture of the new Collection search page. 

“Home: What Does It Look  Like? Gordon Parks Responds”

Thursday, November 4, 2021, 5:30 p.m. Central Time (US and Canada)
“Home: What Does It Look  Like? Gordon Parks Responds”
Livestream  talk and conversation with Deborah Willis, chair of the department of photography and imaging at New York University, Tisch School of the Arts.

Deborah Willis photo
Deb Willis

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.

What does home look like? Is it a physical space or the people, the family, that make a place home? In the 21st century, as we cross states and borders, seeking comfort, safety, and identity, we seek new ways of picturing home. Willis creates a framework for reflecting on the photographs of Gordon Parks and the various experiences he documented of families and individuals in the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Europe. What foodways and styles of dress sustained them over time? Willis reconsiders Gordon Parks’ impact on the families he met, interviewed, and photographed; explores concepts of memory and hope; and challenges narratives on identity and empowerment through the lens of family.

Deborah Willis photo by Alice Proujansky.

Offered in conjunction with the exhibition Gordon Parks: “Homeward to the Prairie I come,” September 7, 2021 – May 28, 2022 at the Beach Museum of Art. This event is part of the museum’s “Art in Motion” annual program series. Support provided by Art Bridges.

“Hear What I’m Seeing?”

Hear What I'm Seeing? video series logo“Hear What I’m Seeing?”
First Saturdays videocasts

What would be the sound of art if it were music? What would be the pitch of any given color, or the rhythm of a brushstroke? See art through the ears of musicians as they verbally share their reflection of a piece of art then musically express it through live musical performance. This video series, led by Beach Museum’s Teaching Artist and saxophonist Nate McClendon, will feature local and Kansas State University musicians who will ask “Do you Hear What I’m Seeing?”

Nate McClendon photo

 

 

Check the Beach museum’s social media channels for video releases on first Saturdays! Look for the new episode releasing November 6, 2021

Facebook: BeachMuseumofArt 
Instagram: beachmuseum
Twitter: @BeachMuseum

Check out the last episode here.

< Nate McClendon

BEACH FILM CLUB

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.

 

 


November 10, 2021, 7:30 p.m. Central Time (US and Canada)
Virtual Discussion on “Women and American Identity.”
Shorts by Asian-American, Indigenous, Black and Latina female filmmakers.
Various years.
Streaming: https://youtu.be/nZnErn34sPg (free YouTube playlist)

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.

“Caring for a Curry”

Thursday, November 11, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
“Caring for a Curry”
Talk by paintings conservator Kenneth Bé, with introductory remarks by Curator Liz Seaton.

Photo of paintings conservator Kenneth Be
Kenneth Bé

Join the free program in-person at the museum or via Zoom. Click here to register.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about how to join the program.

Offered in conjunction with the exhibition Sunrise over Kansas: John Steuart Curry, open August 24, 2021 – February 28, 2022 at the Beach Museum of Art.

Limited occupancy in the galleries and UMB theatre to allow social distancing. The Beach Museum of Art follows Kansas State University guidelines for COVID-19 health and safety procedures. For more information visit k-state.edu/covid-19.

 

This event is part of the museum’s “Art in Motion” annual program series.

Current Exhibitions


45 Paleolithic Handaxes from
Transfigurations: Reanimating the Past | David Lebrun

Gallery exhibition: September 21, 2021 – July 16, 2022

Gordon Parks: “Homeward to the Prairie I Come”
Gallery exhibition: September 7, 2021 – May 28, 2022
Virtual exhibition launching soon.

Doug Barrett: Find Your Voice
Gallery exhibition: September 7, 2021 – May 28, 2022
Virtual exhibition launching soon.

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.

2021 K-State Common Work of Art



 

Classes and Workshops

The Museum hosts a variety of classes and workshops throughout
the year for all ages!

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).

  • Next class: Nov. 3 & 4 – Underground Prairies

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.

  • Next class: Nov. 2, 1-2:30: The Photographer’s Voice (Gordon Parks)

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 workshop by Beach Museum of ArtFamily 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. 

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).

The Beach Museum of Art follows Kansas State University Covid-19 guidelines for all programs. Current guidelines require masks in all public buildings. For more information visit k-state.edu/covid-19.


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.

Stay Connected!

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.