BEACH BALL

Annual fundraiser for the Beach Museum of Art

SAVE THE DATE!
October 17, 2025
Link to purchase tickets coming soon. Stay tuned!

About the event:
This is the party of the year and you don't want to miss it! The event is different each year but is always full of fun and entertainment. Guests enjoy art, music, delicious food, signature drinks and beverages, performances and more, all included in the ticket. An exclusive Silent Auction offers the chance to bid on a favorite artwork or an experience.

At the Beach Ball, YOU are the celebrity! We invite you to be creative, be inspired, be bold, be outrageous! Rock an over-the-top costume, bring your own style to the Beach Ball!

Watch this page for information about the next Beach Ball.

Image: Patricia DuBose Duncan, Self Portrait with Devil Mask, 1998.144 (pigmented for promotional purposes)

We sincerely thank our 2024 Beach Ball Underwriters for their incredible support:

Arts Hero Underwriters: Kansas State University, Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
Arts Champion Underwriter: Eagle Media
Arts Activist Underwriters: Manhattan Brewing Company, The Trust Company
Arts Ally Underwriters: CGN Advisors, Commerce Bank, Brian and Aaron Stinson, Synergistic Fit Life, We Chase the Light Photography, Alison Wheatley, WTC

All proceeds from the BEACH BALL go directly toward supporting the Beach Museum of Art’s mission of furthering the teaching, research, and service missions of Kansas State University by collecting, studying, caring for, and presenting the visual art of Kansas and the region. The Museum’s exhibitions and programs connect regional art, culture, and interests with the larger world. Thank you for making a difference in the future of Manhattan!

Enjoy glimpses of Beach Ball:

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