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2015 Common Work of Art preliminary thoughts…

Posted on by Kelsey Longpine

In the 2015 academic year the Kansas State Book Network (KSBN) will carry on the tradition of the K-State Common Book. The upcoming school year, all incoming students will receive a copy of The Other Wes Moore. For the third annual year the museum is planning a Common Work of Art that mirrors the themes found in the K-State Common Book.

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The staff of the museum have been busy picking out pieces from the museum’s permanent collection of over 8000 pieces. The KSBN selection committee even stopped in to help us make the decision of what should be the 2015 Common Work of Art.

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Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Annual Reception

Posted on by Abigail Howard

As a thank you to Friends Members, the Friends of the Beach Museum of Art Annual Reception took place on April 28th.  During this lively evening Friends enjoyed socializing, gallery viewing, hors d’oeurves, wine and voted on the 2015 Friends of the Beach Museum of Art purchase.  Thank you!

The Friends of the Beach Museum of Art are vital to the museum’s mission of collecting and preserving Kansas regional art.  To learn about joining the Friends please visit our website or give us a call 785-532-7718.

Staff Spotlight: Haley Hermes

Posted on by Kelsey Longpine
Haley Hermes assisting during a class.
Haley Hermes, Gallery Teacher

From Andale, Kansas, Haley Hermes was the education intern for the fall 2014 semester.  Majoring in Family Studies and Human Services, Conflict Analysis and Trauma, Haley graduated in December 2014 and is applying to graduate school.

Haley enjoys reading, working with her hands, rock-climbing, cycling, and yoga.  She is also an Assistant Teacher for Crèche Day School, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, and Wish Granter for Make A Wish Foundation.

“I love working with the different age groups that come in for all of the programs,” Haley says. “We get everyone from two years to seventy-two and that has really helped me learn how to work with many different ages of people. I also really enjoy learning how to work better with those who may have disabilities, as I have not had as much previous experience in this area. These experiences have helped prepare me to become a more holistic helping professional.”

Fun fact: Haley has 10 siblings.