The Mission of the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art is to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the visual arts among the University's students and faculty, the Manhattan community, and the citizens of the state and region. The Museum acquires, preserves, documents, interprets, and exhibits significant works of art, particularly those that reflect the cultural traditions of Mid-America. The Museum's collection and programs augment the University's mission as a public land-grant institution.
K-State offers a variety of degree options. Programs lead to B.F.A. and B.A. degrees with concentration in drawing, graphic design, printmaking, painting, metals and jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, art history, art education, and pre-art therapy. Graduate study leading to the M.F.A. degree represents the terminal graduate degree in visual art. Drawing, graphic design, printmaking, painting, metal and jewelry, sculpture, and ceramics are degree concentration options.