Beach Museum of Art

09/06/2026

Please join us for the Artist Talk & Poetry Reading by Lisa Olstein | Thurs., Sept. 10, 2026 | 5:30 PM | Beach Museum of Art | Free and open to the public

Olstein is the author of the multi-media book "Distinguished Office of Echoes," which leans into the intersection of word and image. Through cutouts, erasure, and collage, Olstein brings new meaning to archival texts.

Presented by the . Sponsored by the Kansas State English Department with support from SGA Fine Arts Fees.

09/03/2026

Thank you, Wildcat 91.9 for having us on the Evening Drive Show this week! Beach Museum of Art director Kent Michael Smith joined the show host Annalise Angell to talk about the museum’s newest exhibition, "Home/Land: Wahzhazhe Artists Speak," and how the museum is an active and welcoming place to experience thought-provoking art and fun events, free for all!

Please join us tonight, Sept. 3, from 5:30-7 p.m. for the Fall 2026 Exhibition Opening Reception to celebrate our new exhibitions. Free and open to the public!

For K-State students who have walked past the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art without ever stepping inside, museum director Kent Smith has a simple message: “Come inside.”

09/01/2026

“Home/Land: Wahzhazhe Artists Speak”
Featuring works by Wahzhazhe/Osage artists Norman Akers, Anita Fields and Ryan RedCorn.

Free admission, always at the . for 30 years (1996-2026).

08/31/2026

🍂New this fall🍂 After School Art Club for students in grades 2-5! 🎨 Club starts Sept. 9, 2026 and meets weekly on Wednesdays from 3:30-5 pm at the Beach Museum of Art. Fee is $35 per 4-week session, 50% discount for military families and Friends of the BMA. Parents or caregivers are not required to accompany kids.

Visit https://beach.k-state.edu/participate/ for more info and to register.

Fall 2026 themes:
✏September: Drawing
🖌October: Painting
✨November/December: Sculpture

08/29/2026

Join us Sept. 3, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Beach Museum of Art for the Fall 2026 Exhibition Opening! 🎉Explore new exhibitions, artmaking stations, and refreshments. Free and open to the public!

New on view: "Home/Land: Wahzhazhe Artists Speak" exhibition, Collection Galleries 2026 Installation and America 250: The Pursuit of Happiness, a self-guided tour to commemorate America's semiquincentennial.

See you at the — for 30 Years (1996-2026)

State University

08/25/2026

K-State : let's kick off the school year with fun 🎉. Please join us for a Student Welcome Reception at the Beach Museum of Art! Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. | Free for all K-State students, faculty and staff.

➡️ Free Food & Art 🎈
➡️ Make and Take Buttons
➡️ Common Work Double Take Gallery Tour (5:30-6 pm)
➡️ Caricatures
➡️ Find Your Calling
➡️ StoryCorps Animations
➡️ "What is Home?" Collaborative Artmaking
➡️ Explore the "Home/Land: Wahzhazhe Artists Speak" exhibition
See you at Your Art Museum at Kansas State University!

08/24/2026

New and returning : welcome to ! We wish students of all ages, parents, and educators a fantastic school year. Visit the Beach Museum of Art to experience cool and inspiring art for research or enjoyment, study in a quiet place, attend fun events, BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) and enjoy it in our atrium. Best of all: admission is always FREE! ✨🎉

The Beach Museum of Art is open Tues Wed Fri 10 - 5, Thurs 10 - 8, Sat 11 - 4, Closed Sun, Mon & holidays. We look forward to seeing you often!

08/23/2026

Ready to unleash your inner artist? BMA Fall 2026 Arts Education starts now! Visit our website for class registrations, gallery tour requests, K-12 school field trips, NEW After-school Art Club for grades 2-5, and more! 🎈🎨

https://beach.k-state.edu/participate/

08/22/2026

❗The wait is finally over ❗RSVP for BEACH BALL now, visit https://forms.gle/i49FepMJmtaYBC4t8
or https://beach.k-state.edu/

Beach Ball 2026 (the best party ever!) is a FREE Community Celebration at the Beach Museum of Art. Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, 6:30–9:30 PM, 21+ event. Come celebrate 30 years of the BMA and have fun like it's 1996!

💃🕺 DJ & dancing
🏆Costume contest (costumes admired but not required)
📸 Photo booth
🍿 Soda, candy and nostalgic 90s snacks
🍝Heavy hors d’oeuvres to fill you up
🍹Cash bar

We can't wait to see you at the BEACH BALL!

08/20/2026

📣❗RSVP for BEACH BALL: the best party ever ❗The link to register is just a day away! It goes live this Saturday, Aug. 22 and guests are limited, so be sure to register early.

Beach Ball 2026 is a FREE Community Celebration at the Beach Museum of Art. Join us on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, 6:30–9:30 PM to party like it’s 1996 and celebrate 30 years of the BMA –

This 21+ event includes:
💃🕺 DJ & dancing
🏆Costume contest (costumes admired but not required)
📸 Photo booth
🍿 Retro snacks
🍝Heavy hors d’oeuvres
🍹Cash bar