Subject: First Friday, June 5: New Exhibitions + Artist Demo + Ice Cream Pop Up + More!

EXHIBITIONS | EVENTS | CERAMICS | GLASS

First Friday at Belger Crane Yard Studios

Free to attend. Free parking.

New Exhibitions

First Friday Opening Reception, June 5, from 6 to 8 PM
at Belger Crane Yard Gallery

Sara Alfieri, Grid Yunomi, 2026. Ceramics, underglaze, porcelain casting slip; 4 x 3 x 3.5 in. Image courtesy of the artist.

Proximity and Practice: Belger Arts’ Thirteenth Annual Resident Exhibition

Artist Remarks at 6:30PM

Proximity and Practice features work by Ceramic Resident Artists Sara Alfieri, Erin Drake, Hunter Guidoboni, Zoey McLeod, Hannah Schelb, and Warren Van Ryzin, and, for the first time, work by Glass Resident Artists Michael Carson and Tyler Suter.

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

LEARN MORE

Robert Bingaman, Float, 2021. Pigment ink print, 48 x 80 in. Courtesy of Haw Contemporary.

Beat the Heat

Beat the Heat includes work by Ekin Atyac and Josh Davids, Robert Bingaman, Element Ten, Erica Iman, Georgia Janowiecki, and Ethan Stern, along with works from the Belger Collection by Chandra DeBuse, Susan Glaser, and Alex Siburney, among others.

Through diverse techniques and materials, the artists 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?”

LEARN MORE

From bottom left (clockwise): Dog Plate by Steph Becker, Cat Jar by Paul Mallory, Forest Cat Plate by Kate Skelly, Cat Head Vessel - Ozma by Desiree Warren, Dog Plate by Steph Becker, Slobber Trough by Logan Reynolds.

Dog Days: Seasonal Gallery Collection

Dog Days is a seasonal collection dedicated to celebrating our beloved pets, embracing every size, shape, and species. In both challenging and joyful moments, our furry companions lift our spirits, and this collection honors them with a blend of humor, warmth, and affection.

Whether you consider yourself a dog enthusiast, a cat aficionado, or simply someone who appreciates animals of all kinds, this selection of handmade, pet-themed vessels, dinnerware, and decor offers something to delight everyone.

Artist Demonstration

from 6 to 8 PM
at Belger Crane Yard Gallery

Stained Glass Demonstration with Artist Ursula Tizon

The Belger Glass Annex will not host a glass blowing demonstration this First Friday, but you can still catch a captivating live stained glass demo by local artist Ursula Tizon at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery from 6 to 8PM. She'll share her unique techniques, offering insight into the artistry behind stained glass. Her work was featured in our previous seasonal gallery collection, Here Comes the Sun, making this demonstration a wonderful opportunity to experience her creative process up close. Click below to learn more about Tizon and to purchase her work.

LEARN MORE

Ice Cream Pop-up

from 6 to 8 PM
at Belger Crane Yard Gallery

Indulge in Tasty Temptationz

Enjoy our new exhibitions and demo, then cool off with dairy-free treats from Tasty Temptationz!

Tasty Temptationz is a local mobile ice cream shop that offers dairy-free soft serve, including ice cream cones, ice cream sandwiches, sundaes, and more.

Follow us to stay connected!

Subscribe

Subject: First Friday, June 5: New Exhibitions + Artist Demo + Ice Cream Pop Up + More!

First Friday at Belger Crane Yard Studios

First Friday Opening Reception, June 5, from 6 to 8 PMat Belger Crane Yard Gallery

First Friday Opening Reception, June 5, from 6 to 8 PM
at Belger Crane Yard Gallery