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Manhattan Community Portrait Public Presentation

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Friday, April 5, 2024, 6-7:30 PM
Union Hall – MHK Downtown, 328 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, Kansas
Free and open to the public

Manhattan Community Portrait Public Presentation image with stills from the Manhattan community members' video portraits created by Beach Museum Specialist Nate McClendon

Join the Beach Museum of Art and specialist Nate McClendon in welcoming celebrated artist Susie J. Lee to Manhattan. This public event will celebrate social art project Manhattan Community Portrait inspired by Lee’s video portrait series Fracking Fields, 2013. In addition to interviews with Lee and McClendon, there will be interactive experiences exploring how we see each other as a community. Support for the event is provided by Art Bridges Foundation, a nonprofit organization that works with museums across the country to increase local access to great American art. Union Hall in Manhattan
serves as the local sponsor for the social art project.

Click here to read all about the Manhattan Community Portrait project.

 

Susie J. Lee

Susie J. Lee is a practicing artist whose work explores intimacy, time and
connection through technology. Recognized as Emerging Artist of the Year
for the “intelligence, emotion and sensuality” of her work, Lee has focused
on the amplification of genuine and spontaneous human connection
through technology.

Lee is a graduate of Yale, Columbia and University of Washington with
degrees in molecular biophysics and biochemistry, education, and fine arts
She has a unique background as a scientist, educator, entrepreneur, single
mother and artist that feeds into a restless intellectual curiosity that is
ultimately grounded in a strong sense of vocation to positively change the
world in a concrete manner.

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“wood+paper+box in your hands” Artists Talk

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November 2, 2023, 5:30 PM 
Beach Museum of Art
Free and open to the public

Mariko Jesse, wpb meeting sketch, 7 June, 2021, graphite, 5 x 3 in., courtesy of the artist

Hear from Katie Baldwin, Mariko Jesse, and Yoonmi Nam who are the artists behind the collective called wood+paper+box. They are also the creators of this year’s Gift Print and the focus of the exhibition wood+paper+box in your hands, on view at the Beach Museum of Art, October 3, 2023 – April 6, 2024.

Baldwin, Jesse and Nam met at an artist residency in Japan in 2004, where they studied mokuhanga, the traditional Japanese woodblock printmaking technique. Artworks by wood+paper+box carry the spark born of shared experience and are created through collaboration, interaction, and friendship. They offer the idea of appreciating art not just by looking but also by touching and participating.

In the exhibition, visitors can handle and interact with the sample gift print by  the artist collective, Mise-en-Scène. The gift print is available to the public for purchase. Friends of the Beach Museum of Art at any level receive a 25% discount on the price. For more information about becoming a Friend or purchasing a gift print, please call 785-532-7718 or email beachart@ksu.edu.

wood+paper+box, Mise-en-Scène, 2020–22, mokuhanga, lithography,  letterpress, inkjet, printing, relief printing, dimensions, variable, 2023 Marianna Kistler, Beach Museum of Art Gift Print, edition of 10, photo: Alec Smith

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

 

Beach Ball: incognito

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The rumors are true. We are hosting an event unlike any before. Come and help us make this an epic night at the Beach Museum of Art.

"Beach Ball: incognito" fundraiser in support of the Beach Museum of Art. Oct. 13, 2023

About the event:
First, don an outrageous disguise or your favorite costume, then start your evening with a spooky custom cocktail made by MHK Caravan Company. Indulge in frightfully tasty treats from local food trucks summoned to tame even the wildest appetite. An open bar of beer, wine and other beverages will keep the ghouls happy, including the specialty Beach Ball brew from Manhattan Brewing Company. Feeling crafty, try your hand at mask making, get a temporary tattoo, pose for pictures in the photo booths and enjoy the music of the night. That’s not all! Catch the headlining live performance by Jason D’Vaude aka “The Circus Man,” as he heats up the night, quite literally.

Explore the exclusive Silent Auction items on display in the UMB Theater, and bid on your favorites throughout the night.

The Beach Ball promises to be the party of the year in Manhattan. It wouldn’t be complete without you! Get your tickets now so you don’t miss out on all the food, fun and entertainment.

~ Costumes strongly encouraged ~
Must be 21 and older to attend

BEACH BALL: incognito
Friday, October 13, 2023, 6:30 – 10:30 PM
Beach Museum of Art
701 Beach Lane, Manhattan, Kansas 66506,
Kansas State University

General Admission Ticket: $125 per guest
Increased Impact Ticket: $250 per guest
Increase the price of your ticket to further your support of this important community institution. Every extra dollar helps to broaden the Museum’s outreach and impact on all ages, through art, in our region.

Help us put the FUN back in fundraising! Space is limited.
Click here to buy your tickets now.

Need assistance or have questions? Please contact Robin Lonborg at 785-532-5146 or email beachart@ksu.edu

We hope you can join us at the inaugural Beach Ball. If you are unable to attend, you can still donate to support the Beach Museum of Art. Please click here. Thank you.

Ticket purchase does not constitute Friends of the Beach Museum of Art membership and benefits.

Image: Patricia DuBose Duncan, Self Portrait with Devil Mask, 1984, gelatin silver print, 8 3/4 x 6 7/8 in., 1998.144

Art Beyond Sight Open House: Please Touch Experience

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Saturday, October 7, 2023, 1-2:30 p.m.
Beach Museum of Art
701 Beach lane, Manhattan, Kansas 66506
Kansas State University
Free and open to the public

"Mise-en-Scène," 2023 Beach Museum of Art Gift Print. Composed of various prints assembled in a box. Featured in the "wood+paper+box in your hands" exhibition at the museum.

This open house will feature the opportunity to enjoy the Beach Museum of Art Gift Print, Mise-en-Scène featured in the exhibition wood+paper+box, through seeing, touching, and interacting. Additional activities include visual descriptions of chosen artworks and a chance to try a variety of artists’ media. October is Visual Impairment Awareness Month; the event is free and open to all!

This event is part of the Beach Museum of Art’s annual program series, Art in Motion: a tribute to Marianna’s love for lifelong learning! Marianna Kistler Beach believed in the value of art and the importance of cross-cultural understanding. The museum offers the Art in Motion programs in celebration of her work and leadership.

Image: wood+paper+box, Mise-en-Scène, 2020–22, 2023 Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art Gift Print, photo: Alec Smith

Discussion and a panel

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Ahead of Her Time & Ours: the Lynda Benglis Artforum
April 27, 2023, 5:30 p.m., Thompson Hall 101, Kansas State University

Viewer discretion is advised for mature themes and imagery.

Artforum Magazine cover

Artist Lynda Benglis shook the art world when she made the November 1974 Artforum magazine into an art piece of her own. A sculptor and mixed media artist interested in the human form, sexuality, and gender dynamics, Benglis published an advertisement with an image so taboo five editors of the magazine resigned. Join us to view the museum’s newly acquired copy of the magazine and a panel moderated by Theresa Marie Ketterer, curator for the exhibition Voices: Women Artists in the Era of Second Wave Feminism. The panel will discuss the work in terms of Feminism, society, art, sexuality, and museum, etc.

Panelists:

  • Christie Launius, K-State associate head and associate professor in Social Transformation Studies
  • Hunter Scott, K-State graduate student in the English Department with a focus in cultural studies and gender, women, and sexuality studies
  • Jeanne Vaccaro, KU associate professor in Museum Studies and Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies.

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

"Voices: Women Artists in the Era of Second Wave Feminism" exhibition at the Beach Museum of Art

 

BMA Winter Party!

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From all of us at the Beach Museum, we wish you a joyous and warm winter season.  

The Beach Museum of Art is celebrating the season and you are invited! Join us Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. for a celebration with music, performances, art activities, complementary hot beverages and treats! Winter Party is a collaboration with K-State student organizations. 

Where: Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art 
Attire: Holiday/Party attire admired  
Free and open to the public 

We look forward to seeing you at the Winter Party! 


Thomas D. Edwards, Happy New Year (detail), 2004, inkjet print on paper, Kansas State Unversity, Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, gift of Annette Edwards Huff, CM302.2018

 

 

Diwali/Festival of Lights Celebration

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DiyaDiwali / Festival of Lights 
Celebration at the Beach Museum of Art
Thurs., Oct. 20, 2022, 5-7 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Family-friendly event
Organized in collaboration with the K-State chapter of Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth (SPICMACAY) and K-State Indian Student Association.

Diwali/Festival of Lights is a major festival of India that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. Explore the traditions of this holiday:
• Make your own paper lanterns.
• See a Rangoli demonstration (colorful sand patterns) and draw your own.
• Learn how to drape a saree.
• Enjoy festival music and performance.
• Special Diwali treats.

Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja), amil Nadu, India, bronze, The Art Institute of ChicagoOffered in conjunction with the exhibition Transfigurations: Reanimating Ancient Art of India by David Lebrun
In this immersive video installation, Lebrun aligns and sequences high-resolution photographs of 12th century sculpture from Southern India, then uses intricate morphing techniques to bring these images to life. The installation includes Vishnu and Attendants, a three-screen animation based on carved temple facades, and Shiva as Nataraja (Lord of Dance) a single-screen animation of cast bronze figures. It is part of Lebrun’s larger project, Transfigurations: Reanimating the Past. Score by Yuval Ron.

Right image: Shiva as Lord of the Dance (Nataraja), Chola period, ca. 10th/11th century, Tamil Nadu, India, bronze, 27 1/4 x 24 1/4 x 9 1/2 in., The Art Institute of Chicago, Kate S. Buckingham Fund, 1965.1130. Part of the Shiva Nataraja animation in the Transfigurations exhibition.

SPICMACAY and ISA logos

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

News exhibitions in September 2022

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Do You See What I See?
Gallery exhibition: September 6, 2022 – May 27, 2023
Virtual exhibition launch: October 2022

Paul Rucker-stamps

People often assume that everyone shares the same associations with an iconic image or object, such as the American flag. The title of this exhibition brings attention to the reality that people have different perspectives about popular icons and cultural ideas, which can often lead to misunderstanding and disagreement. Visitors can see recent acquisitions by Paul Rucker and Archie Scott Gobber and important works from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, including a portrait by Grant Wood and a large sculpture of an ear by John Baldessari. All artworks challenge viewers to think twice about what a familiar object or person represents and discover through conversation just how varied individual interpretations of even a common symbol can be. The loans from Crystal Bridges Museum were made possible by a Collection Loan Partnership with Art Bridges, which seeks to increase access to and engagement with American art in rural and regional venues. The exhibition presents artworks that challenge viewers to engage in dialogue with those who have different thoughts about what something means.

Platinum Major Sponsors: Art Bridges and Friends of the Beach Museum of Art
Gold Sponsors: Beach-Edwards Family Foundation
Bronze Sponsors: Steve and Janet Cooper, Russell Clay Harvey and Patty McGivern

Related Free Events:

“Seeing Freedom?”
Thursday, September 22, 5:30 p.m.
Livestream conversation with Elisabeth Anker on the diverse meanings of iconic images and objects. Anker is an associate professor of American Studies and Political Science at George Washington University.
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.

Do You See What I See? Diverse Perspectives on Iconic Images and Objects
Thursday, November 3, 5:30 p.m.
In-person and livestream
Introduction to the exhibition through conversations about select works with a group of invited participants, including K-State campus leaders and students and community members.
Click here to register and join the free program via Zoom. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about how to join the program.

Support provided by

Art Bridges Foundation logo

Image: Paul Rucker, Four Little Girls (stamps), 2019, from the series Commemorative Stamp Set, inkjet print on paper, 8 1/2 x 11 in., 2020.55b

A still from "Vishnu and Attendants" video animation in the exhibition "Transfigurations: Reanimating Ancient Art of India by David Lebrun"

Transfigurations: Reanimating Ancient Art of India | David Lebrun
Gallery exhibition: September 27, 2022 – May 27, 2023

Like last year’s 45 Paleolithic Handaxes, this immersive installation by artist and experimental filmmaker David Lebrun is part of an ambitious series, Transfigurations: Reanimating the Past. Lebrun and his creative team have traveled the world to study and capture the beauty of iconic artworks in high resolution photographs. For each object type, the artist meticulously sequences and animates images of individual objects. In this years’ installation, centuries-old sculptures of the Hindu deities Shiva and Vishnu, as well as attendants to Vishnu, are Lebrun’s focus. The hypnotic transitions from one image to the next give coherence to the group, revealing characteristics that might not be noticeable if each ancient object were examined individually. A sound score by composer Yuval Ron aims to enhance the viewer’s experience, creating a calm, contemplative atmosphere.

The artist and his team offer extensive information about the sculptures at the Exploration Station, a touchscreen outside the Wefald Gallery. Museum visitors can use this to learn about each artwork featured in the animations. The separation of this didactic from the immersive experience in Wefald acknowledges distinctly different ways of learning and knowing. See the past differently!

Platinum Major Sponsors: Cytek Media Systems, Inc., K-State Division of Information Technology and Weary Family Foundation
Gold Sponsors: David and Mindy Weaver
Silver Sponsors: Jerry and Barbara Boettcher and Terry and Tara Cupps
Bronze Sponsors: Judy and David Regehr and Bill and Sharon Snyder

Related Free Events:

Diwali/Festival of Lights Celebration
Thursday, October 20, 5:30 p.m.
At the Beach Museum of Art
Organized in collaboration with the K-State chapter of the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth (SPICMACAY) and the K-State Indian Student AssociationIn-person

Let’s Talk Art: David Lebrun and Yuval Ron
Thursday, February 16, 2023, 12 p.m.
Livestream conversation. Zoom registration link coming soon. Stay tuned!

Image: © Night Fire Films

Art in Motion
Annual Program Series
A tribute to Marianna’s love for lifelong learning.

Join our free public programs!
Please check beach.k-state.edu/calendar for the most updated information on programs and events.

  • Sept. 15, 2022: Film screening of Land & Flower and Prairie Divination. Film screening, discussion, poetry, readings with David Wayne Reed & Megan Kaminski.
  • Oct 6, 2022: Let’s Talk Art: Livestream conversation with artist Fidencio Fifield-Perez.
  • Nov 3, 2022: Do You See What I See? Diverse Perspectives on Iconic Images and Objects. In-person and livestream gallery conversation
  • Dec. 3, 2022: Holiday Workshop
  • Dec. 8, 2022: Beach Indoor/Outdoor Winter Party

“Land & Flower” and “Prairie Divination” film screening, discussion, poetry, readings.

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Thursday, September 15, 2022, 5: 30 p.m.
In-person, UMB Theater, Beach Museum of Art
Offered through the Prairie Studies Initiative program
Free and open to the public.

Join us for an evening of art, music, poetry and prairie mysticism.
Watch the film Land & Flower with David Wayne Reed, film director, followed by a presentation and divination readings by poet Megan Kaminski, author of the Prairie Divination card deck and book.

"Mother" by David Wayne Reed, showing a hand holding a bunch of plants and flowers. KC Streetcar Kauffman Center Southbound Stop, 17th Street and Main St.

Land & Flower is a short film by David Wayne Reed about tallgrass prairie remnants and the de-prairie-ization of the Great Plains. The film is a eulogy to the prairie landscape that has been uprooted and lost to the till of settlers, westward expansion, and the relentless sprawl of development. This land (all land) is both home and habitat; a narrative of balance, interdependence, and co-existence. These remnants root us in not only the layers of our history, but in our personal identity and connection to place, thus holding our pasts, our peoples, and our hopes for the future seeded in this fertile yet disappearing soil. land and flower is an artful acknowledgment of the vibrant native prairie, an emergent benediction, and a call to conservation of this rare and endangered ecosystem.

The film is adapted from a poem by Megan Kaminski, with the voices of Jane Booth, Ellen Kirk and Christinamaria Xochitlzihuatl Patiño Houle. The Kansas City-based strings duo, The Wires composed the original film score.

Following the film, poet Megan Kaminski will share the making of her book Prairie Divination and the accompanying oracle deck, both illustrated by Lesley Ann Wheeler. The set turns to the plants, animals, and geological features of the prairie as guides for living in good relation to each other—and to re-aligning thinking towards kinship, community, and interdependence. Kaminski will offer readings with the oracle deck to members of the audience.

David Wayne Reed is an actor, writer, director, and producer from Kansas City, Missouri. Reed hosts and produces the popular ‘show and tell’ storytelling series, Shelf Life. He is the 2019 Charlotte Street Generative Performing Arts Fellow.

Megan Kaminski, Associate Professor of English at the University of Kansas, is a poet and essayist—and the author of three books of poetry, Gentlewomen (Noemi, 2020), Deep City (Noemi Press, 2015) and Desiring Map (Coconut Books, 2012). Prairie Divination (Sunseen Press, 2022).

This event is part of the Beach Museum of Art’s “Art in Motion” annual program series. Image: Mother by David Wayne Reed, KC Streetcar Kauffman Center Southbound Stop, 17th Street and Main St.

Seeing Freedom? Livestream Conversation with Elisabeth Anker on the Diverse Meanings of Iconic Images and Objects

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Thursday, September 22, 5:30 p.m.
Livestream conversation
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.

Elisabeth AnkerJoin Beach Museum Curator Aileen June Wang and Elisabeth R. Anker, associate professor of American studies and political science at George Washington University, for a livestream conversation about the surprisingly many meanings that “iconic” words, images, and objects can have. Professor Anker has done research on how the word “freedom” represented different ideas throughout the history of the United States. Elisabeth Anker is also the author of two books, Orgies of Feeling: Melodrama and the Politics of Freedom, and Ugly Freedoms, which was just published in January 2022. She is co-editor of the journal Theory & Event, and a regular news commentator on international TV.

Elisabeth R. Anker

"Kneeling Flag" sculpture by artist Archie Scott Gobber

Offered in conjunction with the exhibition Do You See What I See? at the Beach Museum of Art. Open Sept. 6, 2022 – May 27, 2023. Image: Archie Scott Gobber, Kneeling Flag (black), 2018, enamel and clear coat on steel, 58.25 x 48 x 36.5 in. photo by E.G. Schempf. Part of the Do You See What I See? exhibition

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

Support provided by

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What’s coming in fall 2022?

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Beach Museum of Art Fall 2022 Exhibitions:

Paul Rucker-stamps

Do You See What I See?
September 6, 2022 – May 27, 2023
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.
Image: Paul Rucker, Four Little Girls (stamps), 2019, from the series Commemorative Stamp Set, inkjet print on paper, 8 1/2 x 11 in., 2020.55b

A still from "Vishnu and Attendants" video animation in the exhibition "Transfigurations: Reanimating Ancient Art of India by David Lebrun"

Transfigurations: Reanimating Ancient Art of India | David Lebrun
September 27, 2022 – May 27, 2023
In this immersive video installation, Lebrun aligns and sequences high resolution photographs of 12th century sculpture from Southern India, then uses intricate morphing techniques to bring these images to life. The installation includes Vishnu and Attendants, a three-screen animation based on carved temple facades, and Shiva as Nataraja (Lord of Dance) a single-screen animation of cast bronze figures. It is part of Lebrun’s larger project, Transfigurations: Reanimating the Past. Score by Yuval Ron.
Image: © David Lebrun, Night Fire Films

Art in Motion Program Series
A tribute to Marianna’s love for lifelong learning.

Please check beach.k-state.edu/calendar for the most updated information on programs and events.

  • Sept. 15, 2022: Film screening of Land & Flower with guests David Wayne Reed & Megan Kaminski.
  • Oct 6, 2022: Let’s Talk Art: Livestream conversation with artist Fidencio Fifield-Perez.
  • Nov 3, 2022: Gallery Conversation with artists Archie Scott Gobber & Paul Rucker.
  • Dec. 3, 2022: Holiday Workshop
  • Dec. 8, 2022: Beach Indoor/Outdoor Winter Party

“Self Portrait: Gordon Parks”

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Join us for a live performance by Nate McClendon, saxophonist and Teaching Artist in Residence at the Beach Museum of Art.

"Self Portrait: Gordon Parks" performance by saxophonist and Beach Museum of Art Teaching Artist Nate McClendon

“Self Portrait: Gordon Parks”Sunday, May 1, 2022, 5 p.m.Blue Sage Barn at Prairiewood, 1484 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan, KS 66503Free and open to the public.

Most known for his photography, Gordon Parks was also a musician, author, and filmmaker. Born in Fort Scott, he is one of the most prominent and influential artists Kansas has produced. The works and philosophies of Parks will be presented in a live music format by Nate McClendon. “Self Portrait: Gordon Parks” is a traveling presentation of the current exhibition Gordon Parks: “Homeward to the Prairie I Come” at Kansas State University’s Beach Museum of Art.

“Caring for a Curry”

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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.

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.