Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art in Manhattan, Kansas

Exhibition Policy

The Exhibition Policy of the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art is to present exhibitions of important, high-quality, and thought-provoking art. This includes exhibitions of significant art by Kansas and regional artists, significant art that has influenced or has been influenced by Kansas and regional artists, significant art of the United States, and significant art of other cultures throughout the world. This policy extends to the art of all periods, historical or contemporary, and to work in all media. In the development of an exhibition plan, the interests of the museum’s audiences are to be taken into consideration.

Exhibitions organized by guest curators, exhibitions organized in partnership with other institutions, and rented exhibitions are to be integral to the planning of the exhibition program.

Exhibitions organized by the Beach Museum of Art will reflect sound research and a high curatorial standard. For exhibitions organized by the museum, priority will be given to those that address an aspect or aspects of the art of Kansas and the region. If an exhibition makes a new or significant contribution to the body of knowledge on the subject, a publication should result. Where possible, exhibitions organized by the museum should be considered for circulation to other American Association of Museums accredited institutions.