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Joan Backes: Where the Heart Belongs

Exhibitions

Each year, the Beach Museum of Art presents a changing roster of exhibitions. Exhibition openings are often celebrated with receptions and also serve as catalysts for special talks, film screenings, performances, and other public programs. All exhibitions are free and free tours are available by advance request.

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Virtual Exhibitions

Check out the museum's current virtual exhibitions.

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Collections

The Beach Museum of Art collects visual art in various media, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, and glass. With minor exceptions, the museum's collecting focus is on the art of Kansas and the region. Works on paper (photographs, drawings, and prints) constitute the largest group of works in the collection and cover a wider range of American art. Four galleries are devoted to art from the collections. Free gallery tours are available by advance request. Explore the collection via the searchable database.

Explore Videos: Art and Artists

Videos: Art and Artists

Learn more about the art and artists at the Beach through videos of interviews, tours of the exhibitions, special series like "Let's Talk Art" and "Hear What I'm Seeing?" and more programs and events.

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Digital Publications

Browse digital publications related to the exhibitions, collections, artists, and thinkers featured by the Beach Museum of Art.

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Ubiquitous BMA

Explore the Beach Museum of Art's projects and public partnerships extending beyond the walls of the museum.

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Beach Ball

An annual FUNdraiser for the Beach Museum of Art.