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Friends of the Beach!

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

This holiday season visit the Beach Museum of Art exterior and virtually!

Though the museum is closed until further notice in line with K-State’s COVID-19 policies, we invite you to enjoy art and stay connected through a variety of ways:

INSIDE OUT features artworks from the museum’s collection displayed in colorfully lighted windows. Take this outdoor walking tour around the museum building and don’t miss the signs about the art on display. The views are especially stunning at twilight or evening. If you snap a photo of Inside Out, please post it on social media and tag the museum — BeachMuseumofArt on Facebook, BeachMuseum on Twitter and beachmuseum on Instagram.

The museum continues to offer various online resources that are free for all. Enjoy online exhibitions, museum’s YouTube channel featuring videos of art, artists and special programs; collection search tool, educational resources, museum’s social media and more! Visit https://beach.k-state.edu/explore/interactive-tools/

Thank you for your continued interest and support of your art museum. Have a happy and safe holiday!

WHAT’S HAPPENING…BEHIND THE SCENES  

Collections

Two years after the exhibition “Art for Every Home” filled the Beach Museum of Art galleries and then traveled to New York City and Syracuse, New York, the original prints, paintings, fabrics, and ceramics featured in the exhibition have returned to their respective homes. Borrowed from museums and private lenders across the country, a little over 100 objects were brought together to complement works of art in the Beach Museum’s own collection to present a comprehensive overview of the New York-based business, American Associated Artists.

While the registrars and collections management team are charged with the care and documentation of the permanent collection, they are also responsible for coordinating agreements, transportation, and care of loaned works of art for exhibitions. Such loans require special attention, including custom packaging, separate insurance, and climate-controlled, secure shipping. Sometimes, Beach Museum of Art staff coordinate professional conservation treatment that may be needed before an object can be loaned. In the case of “Art for Every Home,” the Beach Museum sent eighteen prints to conservation laboratories for treatment. The staff members often spend months preparing loan documents prior to an exhibition opening and, in the weeks after the exhibition closes, they communicate with lenders to coordinate the safe return of artwork.

All of the museum’s exhibitions involve extensive work behind the scenes, but those that include art loans and that travel to other museums require even more resources to help connect the museum’s collection with the larger world. Community support is vital for providing the resources museum staff members need to develop exhibitions and create meaningful experiences in the galleries and beyond for you, the viewer.

– Sarah Price, Registrar/Collections Manager and Theresa Ketterer, Assistant Registrar