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Friends of the Beach!

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We love to hear what our Friends think about the #BeachMuseumofArt! Thank you, Susan Noblett!
Acrylic on canvas entitled by “Parts of Hearts” by Duane Noblett from the collection of the Beach Museum of Art.
Visiting the Beach Museum of Art is like going on a vacation without leaving home. The building itself is beautiful and peaceful and by viewing the extensive collection of art, one is able to visit many other cultures as well as gain new insights into our own. The viewer will be able to see themselves strolling through landscapes around the world. The art will stimulate conversation and provide wonderful memories. Book your vacation here soon. Join Friends of the Beach Museum of Art.
— Susan Noblett, Friend of the Beach Museum of Art.
Become a Friend of the Beach Museum of Art to support exhibitions and programs. Click here to donate now!
Image: Duane Noblett, “Parts of Hearts,” late 20th century, acrylic on canvas, transfer from Academic Assistance Center, 2009.107

Let’s Talk Art

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We are excited about the next Let’s Talk Art, series of livestream conversations from the Beach Museum of Art. We hope you can join us virtually!

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.Photo of artist Nick Fisher, a.k.a. Sick Fisher, at his mural in downtown Manhattan, KS. Thursday, June 3, 2021, 5:30 p.m. 
Let’s Talk Art: livestream conversation on murals in Manhattan, Kansas.
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.

Join a livestream conversation with Beach Museum of Art Curator Aileen June Wang, Incite MHK’s Jessica Tegethoff, and artist Nick Fisher, a.k.a. Sick Fisher, who painted a mural in downtown Manhattan, KS. Incite MHK aims to make communities more vibrant and welcoming by deploying the well-demonstrated power of public art.

Detail photo of the mural painted by artist Nick Fisher, a.k.a. Sick Fisher. The mural is in downtown Manhattan, KS.

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

Staff Spotlight: Anthony Whetstone

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Anthony Whetstone retired last spring. 

Anthony Whetstone brought strength and brightness to his position at the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art for nearly 24 years. His commitment to the museum and to K-State is legendary, and we feel fortunate that we were colleagues for the past nine years.

Tony retired last spring after working at the Beach Museum of Art since its opening. From the start he forged strong relationships with many of the dedicated people who worked to make the museum possible, especially Ross and Marianna Beach. Through the years Tony cared for the museum building and its sensitive mechanical systems as though they were components of his own home. He held himself and the museum staff to the highest standards when it came to event setups, ADA compliance, fire code and more. He always wanted the museum to receive its guests with distinction.

We speak for both staff and Friends of the museum in saying this: We miss you Tony. We will not forget your exemplary service to the museum and the example you set. Thank you!
— Director Linda Duke and Assistant Director of Operations Robin Lonborg