First Friday Exhibition Openings + April 2 Free Glass Demo

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New Exhibitions

Brian Corr, Penumbral Delineation Pairing, 2020-2021. Canework, blown, sandblasted and hand-finished glass, (left) 34.5 x 6 in., (right) 34 x 7 in.

Heartland 4 is a juried exhibition of the Midwest’s finest glass art. The exhibition opens with two nights of programming at two Belger Arts locations:

Opening reception on Friday, April 1 from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery (2011 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108), “Best in Show” and “Honorable Mention” announcement by juror Erin Dziedzic at 6:30pm;
Free glassblowing demonstration with visiting artist Brian Corr on Saturday, April 2, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Belger Glass Annex (1219 E. 19th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108.)

Glass artists from Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma were invited to submit work to Heartland 4. Visit the Heartland 4 web page for a full list of participating artists. This year’s guest jurors were Erin Dziedzic, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art's Director of Curatorial Affairs and renowned glass artist Therman Statom.

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Sharif Bey, Nazarite, 2020. Earthenware and mixed media, 15 x 11 in. Courtesy of albertz benda and Sharif Bey.

New Arrivals includes recent additions to the Belger Collection by local, national, and international artists and builds on the Collection’s educational focus and support of contemporary artists. Most of the sculptural and functional works were created in the last three years by emerging and established artists, with ceramics as the predominant medium.

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April Mug of the Month

April Mug of the Month featured artist is Nicole Woodard, artist in residence at Belger Crane Yard Studios. Nicole's porcelain mugs represent resilience and introspection. Their sculpted, figurative forms are embellished with portraiture. Her mugs will be available online, and in the gallery starting Friday, April 1 at 10:00 am CST. Learn more about Nicole by visiting her artist page.

A Mug of the Month subscription is not required to purchase Nicole's mugs. However, a monthly subscription reserves your mug before they go on sale to the public. Visit our "Mug of the Month" page to shop for mugs from previous months and gift sets.

Mugs by March Mug of the Month artist Summer Brooks are still available. Check them out online or in-person at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery. Visit Summer's artist page to learn more about her.

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Currently on View

Shae Bishop, Shirt, 2016. Ceramic, underglaze, glaze, canvas, PE braid, 32 x 18 x 9 in.

Common Thread is also on view at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery (2011 Tracy Ave., KCMO 64108). Common Thread brings together the work of five ceramic artists who are inspired by textiles and textile processes. While the artists’ inspirations and representations vary, each incorporates fibers or fiber techniques in their process. The exhibition continues through May 7, 2022.

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Don't miss your chance to see and purchase Josh Martin's Digital Debut work. Playful facial expressions and bright colors, animate these functional works that will add whimsy to any collection. Experience them in person at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery or shop online.

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For more information about exhibitions, classes, and programs, please visit our website.

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