Future Exhibitions

 

Sauna Stones by Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson: Wayfarer

November 10, 2026 – September 11, 2027

Known for richly layered works that move between landscape, memory, sensation, and abstraction, Kansas State University alumnus Scott Anderson creates paintings that feel both deeply observed and inwardly charged. In Wayfarer, forms emerge, dissolve, collide, and drift, inviting viewers into spaces shaped by color, gesture, atmosphere, and a sense of searching.

A 2024 Joan Mitchell Fellow, Anderson will work with K-State art students and faculty to create a limited-edition print, bringing new meaning to the museum’s Gift Print tradition — established in 1934 — as an acclaimed alumnus returns to campus to work alongside the next generation of artists. Image: Scott Anderson, Sauna Stones, 2024, oil, enamel, and collage on canvas, 32 x 40 in., courtesy of the artist

 

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STE[A]M: Exploring Science and Math through Art

Ongoing with new selections
This exhibition celebrates the value of integrating the arts into traditional STEM education. Presented as part of the museum’s STE[A]M tours, this exhibition is designed to help elementary and middle school students explore scientific and mathematical concepts, such as the behavior of light and recurring patterns, through creative visual experiences. By placing these concepts in an artistic context, STE[A]M encourages curiosity, imagination and critical thinking. The exhibition demonstrates how science, technology, engineering and math come to life through art, transforming abstract ideas into tangible, engaging forms. Image: Lynn Benson, Rotonda Circle, from the series Waterplaces, 2012–2015, colored pencil and ink on paper vellum, 9 x 9 1/16 in., 2016.71.36

 

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Collection Galleries

2026 Installation
The Beach Museum of Art is dedicated to celebrating the artistic legacy of Kansas and the surrounding region. Through presentations of the collection galleries, the museum strives to highlight a varied cross-section of works that reflect the culture, artistry, and history of this place. The exhibited works are curated from the 13,000+ objects preserved by the museum. Through these installations, the museum cultivates deeper connections, inspiring dialogue about identity, community, and the evolving role of art in capturing the spirit of the Midwest. Image: A view of the Orval Hempler Gallery

 

Titles and dates are preliminary and subject to change. All planned exhibitions are contingent on available funding. Sponsorship opportunities are available for all exhibitions. Please contact the museum for more information.