Subject: August 7, First Friday: Join Us for a Fun Hands-On Activity + New Seasonal Collection + Exhibitions + Meet the Artists + More!

EXHIBITIONS | EVENTS | CERAMICS | GLASS

First Friday at the Belger Crane Yard

Free to attend. Free parking.

Hand in Hand: New Seasonal Gallery Collection

Discover Hand in Hand, a seasonal collection celebrating connection, care, and the objects that make a house feel like home. Featuring matching dishware sets, distinctive drinkware, interactive objects, and hand-inspired forms, the collection invites viewers to reflect on relationships with loved ones, with themselves, and with the spaces they cherish.

Enjoy work by Sara Alfieri, Cathy Broski, Stephen Homer, Allyson George, Keok Lim, and Kacey Ziegler. Shop online or in person at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery (2011 Tracy Ave., KCMO) starting August 7.

Final Weeks to See These Exhibitions at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery

2011 Tracy Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108

Resident artist Warren Van Ryzin with his work featured in Proximity and Practice

Proximity and Practice: Belger Arts’ Annual Resident Exhibition

Over the past year, Belger Arts' eight resident artists have pushed their studio practices, exploring how proximity—or lack thereof—shapes their connections to family, community, online spaces, and the physical world.

Meet three of the participating artists and hear their remarks at 6:30PM: Erin Drake, Zoey McLeod, and Warren Van Ryzin

Proximity and Practice runs through September 5, 2026.

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Installation view of Aurora Axis by Ethan Stern

Beat the Heat

Through diverse techniques and materials, artists featured in Beat the Heat capture the distinctive spirit of summer, evoking both the warmth of the season and relief from its oppressive heat. Each artist addresses a key aspect of the summer experience—whether it’s vibrant nightlife, exploring the outdoors and urban environments, or finding moments of calm amid the season’s frenzy. Together, they consider the central question: “What Beats the Heat?”

This exhibition is on view through September 5, 2026.

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Free Hands-On Activity at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery

2011 Tracy Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108

Community Wind Chime Project

Bring your curiosity and take part in a in a free, hands-on glass fusing activity led by Program Coordinator Emily Potter. Create a fused glass panel to contribute to a collaborative Community Wind Chime, which will later be displayed at the Belger Glass Annex. Participants will cut and arrange sheet glass into a design, then the work will be kiln-fired into a finished fused-glass creation. Don't miss it!

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For information about all events and programs, visit BelgerArts.org.

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Subject: August 7, First Friday: Join Us for a Fun Hands-On Activity + New Seasonal Collection + Exhibitions + Meet the Artists + More!

First Friday at the Belger Crane Yard