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“Salt Air” at the Beach

Posted on by jharlan
photo of art gallery installation in progressDonna Lindsay Vanier Gallery: March 15 – October 1, 2022 

Visit the Beach Museum of Art to enjoy a refreshing dose of Salt Air. The exciting, sea-centric exhibition is being installed now and opens March 15, 2022, in the Vanier Gallery. The artworks, curated from the museum’s permanent collection, were chosen for their depictions of the ocean. See the sky reflecting off the water. Witness a wave descending upon the sand. Experience these and many other unique visions of the sea.

Organized in conjunction with the American Libraries Association 2022 summer reading theme “Oceans of Possibility,” the exhibition will set the scene for the museum’s weekly summer art programs, tours and gallery activities. For more information about the exhibition and related programming, please visit beach.k-state.edu. 

Student’s Reflection on Summer Education Programs

Posted on by Kelsey Longpine

Beach Museum of Art education intern Marie Taylor took these notes at a recent day outreach program at the Flint Hills Summer Fun Camp. Flint Hills Summer Camp was started in 2010 by parents and continues today as a way to provide a structured, fun summer experience for children with autism-spectrum disorders and peer models.

The campers were comparing and contrasting two pictures of dragons as part of looking activities designed to develop communication, attending, and social skills.  The finished by drawing their own dragons. Students have also been participating in weekly Visual Thinking Strategies sessions as part of a research project being led by Senior Educator, Kathrine Schlageck.

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Summer has arrived!

Posted on by Kelsey Longpine

Summer has arrived and that means all kinds of leisure time and travel. I hope when planning your trips you keep the Beach Museum of Art in mind. The museum will remain open all summer, and maintain regular hours T, W, F & Sa 10-5; Th 10-8 and Su 12-5. Take advantage of our late night hours on Thursday and get out on the town, dinner in Aggieville is just a short walk away. Make it a day in Manhattan and visit other campus and local attractions after your visit to the Beach.

Some Kansas State University campus ideas include:

The Beach Museum of Art offers free parking for museum visitors in the lot south of the building, we just ask that you register once inside. The museum does not charge admission, but does accept donations.

The Beach Museum of Art has some exciting exhibitions over the summer. Stan Herd has installed an exhibition titled “Cairns on the Beach.” This exhibitions features cairns created by Herd and a green roof that brings the entire installation to life. Also on display you can find “Hero’s Journey,” opening June 2, an exhibition presented in collaboration with the Kansas Library Association and the Manhattan Public Library summer reading program theme of Heroes. Please see our website beach.k-state.edu for other exhibitions and additional information.

Whether traveling on a budget, exploring local gems, or visiting for across the world, make sure to make the Beach Museum of Art a stop along the way. See you in the galleries soon!