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K-State English students create works inspired by the museum’s exhibition

Posted on by jmhatre

We are thrilled to share that the K-State English students in the First Year Seminar course ENGL 220 created a visual essay inspired by the artworks featured in our current exhibition “Women Artists in the Era of Second Wave Feminism.” Thanks to English Instructor Hunter Scott and Beach Museum Associated Curator of Education Kathrine Schlageck for working with the students.

Click here to read all about the students’ works

Students exploring the exhibition "Women Artists in the Era of Second Wave Feminism" at the Beach Museum of Art

Photo: courtesy of Kansas State English Department

The exhibition Women Artists in the Era of Second Wave Feminism is curated by Theresa Marie Ketterer, Beach Museum of Art Registrar and Collection Specialist and is open through Dec. 16, 2023. Admission and parking are always free at the Beach Museum of Art.

Click here to explore the virtual exhibition

 

Attend the livestream discussion “Connecting to Feminism: Women Artists at K-State”

Posted on by jharlan

Abstract watercolor painting in pink and yellowJoin us as current and former faculty from K-State’s Department of Art discuss how Feminism impacted their careers as women artists. Not all of the panelists have worked in the Feminist category, but Feminism continues to influence both the art world and contemporary society. The livestream discussion will be moderated by Theresa Marie Ketterer, curator of the museum’s current exhibition Women Artists in the Era of Second Wave Feminism. Guest panelists will include Geraldine Craig, Rebecca Hackemann, Nancy Morrow, Mervi Pakaste and Terry Schmidt. The virtual program will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023, from 5:30-7:00pm. Guests may register in advance using the following link https://ksu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EOrelecUQlug0ue3oXX4ag. To view the recording of this and other, previously recorded programs, please visit the museum’s YouTube page.

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: Alice Baber, The Golden River, 1974, watercolor on paper, 30 1/2 x 22 1/4 in. 2017.562

Let’s Talk Art: Livestream Conversation with David Lebrun and Yuval Ron

Posted on by jharlan

Join a virtual conversation with the artists behind the video installation Transfigurations: Reanimating Ancient Art of India at the Beach Museum of Art. This multimedia exhibition features twelfth-century sculptures from Southern India in a unique and innovative way by combining high-resolution photography, animation and a specially composed musical score. Moderated by Jui Mhatre, Beach Museum Communications and Marketing Specialist, the segment will explore the multi-faceted collaboration.

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.

Bronze sculpture of Shiva Nataraja

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 video animation.