BEACH BALL

Annual fundraiser for the Beach Museum of Art

October 17, 2025 | Beach Museum of Art at 701 Beach Lane (indoors)
6:30-7 PM check-in + red carpet | 7-10 PM Event
Click here to purchase tickets now!
21+ event | Costumes strongly encouraged

The Beach Ball is back—and more unhinged than ever.
A surreal celebration of art, imagination, and whimsy. A tad taboo, delightfully off-kilter, and rather eccentric… darling, it’s the Beach Ball. The red carpet awaits your grand entrance—however dramatic, mysterious, or absurd you wish.

Sip signature drinks from MHK Caravan Co., savor decadent bites from Nico’s Little Italy, and dance deep into the night with DJ N.A. BeerWolf. A silent auction will tempt. A costume contest will crown.

Interpret the dress code however your imagination dares. If it bends reality, suggests a metaphor, or wandered in from a dream—you’re doing it right.

It’s not a gala. It’s a happening. Wear something inspired. Bring someone delightful and leave logic at the door.

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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