Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 234

Kent Michael Smith, director of the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, introduces the inaugural Kansas Triennial, a new exhibition showcasing contemporary artists living and working in Kansas that will occur every three years.

• Beach Museum is the only major museum with a focus specifically on Kansas art and the region
• The Triennial emerged from Smith's desire to highlight this focus and connect with artists across Kansas
• Unlike typical exhibitions, the Triennial uses an artist-centered approach rather than starting with a predetermined theme
• Four diverse artists featured: Mona Cliff (indigenous beadwork), Mark Cowardin (sculpture/ceramics), Poppy Delta Dawn (fiber arts), and Ann Resnick (intricate paper works)
• Exhibition will run through May 31, 2026
• Kansas has a vibrant arts scene outside the pressures of major art hubs like New York and LA
• The exhibition demonstrates that Kansas art "can hold its own anywhere"

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