Subject: Press Release - Belger Glass Annex Welcomes Fall with LIVE Glass Blowing, Glass Pumpkin Patch, and Local Treats

Belger Glass Annex Welcomes Fall with First Friday Glass-Pumpkin Celebration


Date: Friday, October 2, 2026 

Location: Belger Glass Annex

Address: 1219 E. 19th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108

Event times: 4 PM - 9 PM


Belger Glass Annex Hours:  

October 2, First Friday: 4 PM – 9 PM; otherwise, by appointment.


Media contact: 

Belger Crane Yard Gallery 

2011 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108 

gallery@belgerarts.org

816-474-7316 

Belgerarts.org 


Live glassblowing demonstration at the Belger Glass Annex on Friday, October 2 from 6 to 9 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kansas City, MO -- The Belger Glass Annex will welcome the fall season on First Friday, October 2, with an evening of live glass blowing, seasonal treats, and one-of-a-kind glass art. Guests can enjoy hand-scooped ice cream from Scoop-a-Doodle MOO and a complimentary tasting from local brewery Callsign Brewing. The event runs 4 to 9 PM at the Belger Glass Annex located at 1219 E. 19th St., Kansas City, MO.

Guests can watch artists shape molten glass, see glass pumpkins being made, and browse a festive "pumpkin patch" of blown-glass pumpkins available for purchase. Additional event information is available from the Belger Glass Annex.

  • 4 - 5:30 PM: Make Your Own Glass Pumpkin - Sold Out

    Registration is sold out, but the public is invited to watch participants create their own glass pumpkins and see the glass blowing process up close.

  • 6 - 9 PM: Glass Blowing Main Event

    Belger Glass Annex artists will transform molten glass into a Halloween-themed masterpiece during a live demonstration. 

The event is open to the public and free to attend. Complimentary parking is available. 


High-resolution images and a PDF of this press release are available here.

"Pumpkin Patch" filled with handmade glass pumpkins available for purchase First Friday, October 2, from 4 to 9 PM

The public is invited to watch glass pumpkin making from 4 to 5:30 PM on First Friday, October 2.

 

About Belger Arts: 


Since 2000, the Belger Arts Center has encouraged viewers to explore, question, and deepen their understanding of art and the world around them. Drawing upon the extensive Belger Collection, as well as a rich variety of local, national, and international artists, the Belger Arts Center has staged over 100 large-scale exhibitions that represent some of the best in contemporary art. 


Belger Crane Yard Studios, an arts complex dedicated to providing studio and exhibition space for artists, opened in 2013. A range of programming in ceramics education, in addition to an Artist in Residence program, has made Belger a center for contemporary art. 


The Belger Glass Annex is the third Belger Arts location and opened to the public in October 2021. It is the first public glass studio in Kansas City of its scale and scope. The facility boasts state-of-the-art glass blowing equipment and tools, a furnace that holds 300 pounds of molten glass, and three workstations. 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 816-474-7316.


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