Double Take: Gallery Tour of Select Artworks | Pursuit of Happiness

Double Take: Gallery Tour of Select Artworks | Thurs., Oct. 22, 2026 | 5:30-6 p.m. | Beach Museum of Art | Free and open to the public | Theme: Pursuit of Happiness — Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress declared the right to pursue happiness. They didn't define it. They left that to us, and artists have been capturing our answers ever since. Rooted in specific moments, places, and lives, their work is a character study of American aspiration. This Double Take explores what the pursuit of happiness has looked like across the United States of America: the beliefs established, the values forged, the desires longed for, and the dignity demanded. Together, we'll encounter those pursuits and consider what we're still reaching for today.

Double Take is a 30-minute program hosted by Museum Outreach Specialist Nate McClendon that invites participants to take a deeper look at selected artworks on display. Gain insight into artistic techniques, philosophies, and the role of art in everyday life, while also having the opportunity to anonymously share and observe real-time reactions to the works. Join us throughout the year as we discover how to use the museum, engage with art, and uncover why art matters.
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Event Details: https://orgcentral.k-state.edu/rsvp?id=396188