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: September 8 & 9 – Paper Making
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: September 7, 1-2:30: The Science of Paper (paper making activity)
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.