Subject: Press Release - Belger Arts Welcomes Inaugural Visiting Glass Artist Morgan Peterson

Belger Glass Annex Visiting Artist: Morgan Peterson

Free glass blowing demonstration: Friday, March 4, 6 pm - 8 pm

Glass blowing workshop: Wednesday, March 9 - Sunday, March 13

Free artist talk: Thursday, March 10, 6 pm - 7 pm


Belger Glass Annex Hours:

By Appointment


Belger Glass Annex

1219 E. 19th Street

Kansas City, MO 64108

BelgerArts.org

Morgan Peterson, Twin Peaks Twin Portrait Modern Day Fabergé, 2018. Blown and engraved glass, 39 x 12 x 12 in. Photo: Russell Johnson.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kansas City, MO – The Belger Glass Annex, Kansas City’s, first public glass blowing studio of its size and scope, is pleased to present Visiting Artist: Morgan Peterson. Peterson is the inaugural visiting artist for the Belger Glass Annex and her residency includes the following programs:

  • A free first Friday glass blowing demonstration on Friday, March 4, 6pm - 8pm;

  • A free artist talk on Thursday, March 10, 6pm - 7pm; and

  • A five-day intensive glass blowing workshop, Wednesday, March 9 through Sunday, March 13 (registration required).


Morgan Peterson is known for her thought-provoking, large-scale glass sculptures, referencing themes of pop culture and true crime stories. Her glass blowing demonstration and artist talk will cover the themes and techniques that are unique to her work. Peterson will also lead a five-day, hands-on workshop that focuses on color application and narrative. She will guide workshop participants through the development and incorporation of personal stories and the use of color to add depth to glass sculpture. Participants will learn glassblowing and sculpting techniques that push scale and add realism. All programs will take place at the Belger Glass Annex (1219 East 19 th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108).


Morgan Peterson is a Seattle-based pop culture artist working in glass. She attended the Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston from 2001 to 2006 and received a dual BFA in Glass and Studio for Interrelated Media. Prior to joining Dale Chihuly’s team, she managed Martin Blank’s studio, and has worked with many of the country’s leading artists on national and international projects.


For a high-resolution image of Twin Peaks Twin Portrait Modern Day Fabergéclick here. For a PDF of the press release, click here. Artist bio is available on our website

Morgan Peterson working in the hotshop. Photo: Courtesy of the artist

About Belger Arts:

Since 2000, the Belger Arts Center has encouraged viewers to explore, question, and deepen their understanding of art and of the world around them. Drawing upon the extensive John and Maxine Belger Family Foundation collection as well as a rich variety of local, national, and international artists, the Belger Arts Center has staged over 70 large-scale exhibitions that represent some of the best in contemporary art.


In 2013, Belger Arts expanded the Foundation’s commitment to the creative process by opening Belger Crane Yard Studios, an arts complex dedicated to providing studio and exhibition space for artists. A range of programming in ceramics education, in addition to the Red Star Residency program and Crane Yard Clay ceramics supply store, has made Belger a center for contemporary art.


The Belger Glass Annex opened in 2021 and is the first public glass blowing studio in Kansas City of its scale and scope. With state-of-the-art glass blowing equipment and tools, a furnace that holds 300 pounds of molten glass, and three workstations, it’s an ideal location for teaching classes and hosting visiting artists.  The Belger Glass Annex is primed to be a Midwest hub for glass art, education, and appreciation, strengthening Kansas City’s reputation as an arts destination.


For more information on upcoming exhibitions, classes and workshops, or to schedule a group tour, please visit BelgerArts.org or call 816-474-3250.

Safety measures: Belger Arts is committed to maintaining a safe place for our visitors, studio members, and staff. Given the increase of COVID-19 cases, Belger Arts will require that visitors, employees, resident artists, and studio members wear a mask. Please visit the Glass Classes page of our website for additional safety measures specific to the Belger Glass Annex. Belger Arts will continue to monitor City of Kansas City, MO mandates and CDC guidelines.

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