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Waylande Gregory: Art Deco Ceramics and the Atomic Impulse

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New Virtual Exhibition!

Waylande Gregory: Art Deco Ceramics and the Atomic Impulse

Click here to view the online exhibition

Waylande Gregory (1905-1971), a native of Baxter Springs, Kansas, was one of the most innovative and prolific Art Deco ceramic sculptors of the early 20th century. His groundbreaking techniques enabled him to create monumental ceramic sculptures that had not previously been possible, including his Fountain of the Atom for the 1939 New York World’s Fair—a tribute to atomic energy that earned the attention of Albert Einstein. Gregory also developed revolutionary glazing and processing methods and was an important figure in the studio glass movement.

Related upcoming virtual events
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“Waylande Gregory and the New York World’s Fair”
Livestream lecture by Robert W. Rydell, professor of American Studies, Montana State University
Thursday, November 12, 5:30 p.m.

“Waylande Gregory and Cowan Pottery Studio”
Livestream lecture by Greg Hatch, curator/historian, Cowan Pottery Museum
Thursday, February 18, 2021, 5:30 p.m.

Beach Museum of Art goes “Inside Out”

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Though the Beach Museum of Art is temporarily closed due to the pandemic, we invite you to visit “Inside Out.”

Enjoy this outdoor walking tour of art in lighted window displays around the museum building. As you walk, don’t miss the signs offering information about the artworks on display. The views are especially striking at twilight; bring binoculars to zoom in on details. Please let us know what you think and don’t forget to tag the museum if you share your photos of the artful installations!

Instagram: /beachmuseum
Twitter: @BeachMuseum
Watch the video on “Inside Out” at: https://youtu.be/uLYAeWwuzXU

Photos by Kansas State University, Communications and Marketing.

Beach Museum of Art Closure Information

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Greetings to you, wherever you may be self-isolating!
The Beach Museum of Art is closed indefinitely in line with K-State policies. In-person events & programs at the museum are cancelled until further notice. However, we are striving to provide you with art experiences through museum’s collection. Below are links to online art interactives we’ve already developed for adults, children & families. We hope to add more soon.

Our current exhibition “Voices of the West” will be available to view online soon. It includes many never-before-displayed works from the collection, some by regional Native American artists.

Museum’s newest tool “Thinking about Pictures” (TAP) offers images of artworks in the current exhibition “Inspirations: Art for Storytelling.” Choose an image & then challenge yourself to type in your observations & interpretations. Return often to respond to other images. This can be an intergenerational activity. If a young person cannot yet type in responses, an older child or adult can serve as the scribe. Start exploring TAP here.

Explore the museum’s art collection of nearly 10,000 objects for your research or enjoyment with Verandah, the collection search tool. Details here.

The museum’s YouTube channel features videos of art, artists, & special programs. Enjoy the videos here.

The museum has several Educational Resources for schools, early childhood programs, social service organizations, & home school groups. Find details here.

Keep checking our social media page for series of fun interactive posts using art from our collection. Everyone is invited to participate & share!
Facebook: /BeachMuseumofArt 
Instagram: /beachmuseum
Twitter: @BeachMuseum

I hope you enjoy visiting the museum virtually & often!

Best wishes for your health & safety,
Director Linda Duke & the Entire Staff of the Beach Museum of Art