BEACH BALL

A fundraiser for the Beach Museum of Art

Friday, Oct. 9, 2026 | Beach Museum of Art | 701 Beach Lane (indoors)

6-6:30 PM check-in + red carpet | 6:30-9:30 PM Event | 21+ event | Costumes admired but not required

Tickets on sale soon, stay tuned!

The Beach Ball is back! Join a celebration of art, imagination and creativity at its finest.
Sip signature cocktails, indulge in decadent bites, and dance the night away. Enjoy an evening filled with festivities, fun and frivolity.
It’s not a gala. It’s a happening... and it won't happen without you! Join us for an epic night in the Little Apple.

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

We sincerely thank our 2025 Beach Ball Underwriters for their incredible support:

Arts Champion Underwriter: Eagle Media, The Trust Company
Arts Ally Underwriters: Commerce Bank, Brian and Aaron Stinson, Synergistic Fit Life, 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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