Subject: Free Artist Talks + Glassblowing Demonstrations

Free Artist Talks and Demos

Free Artist Talk

Saturday, April 5 at 11am

Belger Crane Yard Gallery


Join us for a presentation by exhibiting artist Steve Gurysh and Dr. Benjamin Sikes, a microbial ecologist at the University of Kansas. Learn about their research using Mars Global Simulant, a composite material used to simulate the mineralogy of Mars, and its applications in the fields of art and science.


Gurysh’s work is featured in Materialize: Visualizing Climate Change on view at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery through May 3, 2025.


Check out the recent review of the exhibition by Xiao Faria DaCunha on our "In the News" page.


Contact us to schedule a free group tour of this exhibition at 816-474-7316 or gallery@belgerarts.org.

Free Glassblowing Demo with

Jason McDonald & Elliot Walker

Saturday, April 26 at 4pm

Belger Glass Annex


Join us for a glassblowing demo with North Carolina-based artist Jason McDonald and Elliot Walker from the U.K. Both artists competed on season 2 of the Netflix television series, “Blown Away.” Catch these two titans of glassblowing at the Belger Glass Annex.

Jason McDonald's time in Kansas City will also include the following public events:

  • A free artist talk on Wednesday, April 30, from 6 pm to 7 pm at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery (2011 Tracy Ave., KCMO);

  • A free glassblowing demonstration on First Friday, May 2, from 6 pm to 8pm at the Belger Glass Annex (1219 E. 19th St., KCMO);

  • We are excited to announce that portions of his sold-out masterclass will be open to the public. Join us during the following times: Monday, April 28 from 10am to 12pm; Tuesday, April 29 from 9am to 12pm; and Thursday, May 1 from 9am to 12pm.

Discover more at BelgerArts.org!

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