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Now Showing
Following the Sun: The Art of Sue Jean Covacevich 1905-1998
January 29, 2010 – May 2, 2010
Sue Jean Covacevich established herself as a dynamic artist and art educator in south-central Kansas after spending more than a decade working and teaching in Mexico. This exhibition surveys the career of this native of Wellington, Kansas, who spent most of her career in Winfield, a community southeast of Wichita.
Gail Gregg: The Album Series
January 29, 2010 – May 2, 2010
This exhibition features recent work by Gail Gregg, a K-State alumnus and New York City-based artist.
Spotlight
FOBMA Fundraiser: Shades of Blue Starring Kelley Hunt
April 16, 2010
The Friends of the Beach Museum of Art will host Shades of Blue Starring Kelley Hunt at their annual fundraising event on Friday, April 16 at the Wareham Opera House. The event begins at 6 p.m. and Kelley Hunt’s performance begins at 8 p.m.
News & Events
K-State's Beach Museum of Art to Exhibit Sue Jean Covacevich's 'Following the Sun'
January 22, 2010
The work of versatile Kansas artist, Sue Jean Covacevich will be on display at Kansas State University’s Beach Museum of Art Jan. 29-May 2.
K-State's Beach Museum of Art to Host Workshops for the Young and the Young-At-Heart
January 22, 2010
Kansas State University’s Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art is hosting two workshops for sweethearts inspired to make valentines.
A workshop for adults will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3.
USD 383 Early Expressions Student Art Exhibition
February 10, 2010
Upcoming Exhibitions
Richard Avedon Photographs
February 16, 2010
Two important photographs by Richard Avedon will be on view in the Wefald Gallery February 16 – May 30.
Friends of the Beach Museum of Art
The purposes of the Friends of the Beach Museum of Art are to raise funds through membership dues and projects for the acquisition of art and to assist in the conservation of the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art collection.
Gallery Hours
Mon: Closed
Tues-Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sun: Noon-5 p.m.
Office Hours
Mon–Fri: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed on Holidays
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Free admission
Giving
To help us maintain our present level of activity, your support is requested. Your contributions enable us to bring the community together with art.
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