Join us for First Friday’s with our Analog Art Exhibition featuring the works of 7 artists all working with analog video art.
Matte Glossy
Ian O’Neill
Shawn Englar
Ex Mortal
AITSO
Max Capacity
Jon Cates
We will have a giant CRT TV Wall along with the cutting edge digital displays from Blackdove.
Plus a glitch art photo booth from Shawn Englar.
Join us as we celebrate the beginning of digital art, from the root of the pioneers like Nam Jun Paik.
Doors open at 5pm.
Catch the autumn spirit on First Friday, October 4, 4 PM to 6 PM at the Belger Glass Annex (1219 E. 19th St., Kansas City, MO). The public is invited to enjoy live glassblowing demonstrations, seasonal treats, and our glass “pumpkin patch,” where a dazzling array of handblown glass pumpkins will be available for purchase.
Attendees can see how glass pumpkins are made and register to make a glass pumpkin between 4 and 6 PM. Space is limited. Registration is $75.
A team of artists will mesmerize attendees as they create a molten glass masterpiece inspired by the Halloween season.
There’s no cost to attend. Free parking provided.
The Belger Crane Yard Gallery, in conjunction with Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA) and Stained Glass Association of America (SGAA), is pleased to present two exhibitions featuring mosaic and stained glass works, opening Friday, October 4, 2024, at 2011 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108. An opening night reception will take place from 6 to 8 pm.
Every year SAMA and SGAA host their annual conferences in different cities across the United States. The 2024 SAMA conference is in Detroit, MI from September 19 to 22, and the 2024 SGAA conference is in Kansas City, MO from October 2 to 6. These conferences offer themed workshops, lectures, and exhibitions. This year, SAMA and SGAA collaborated in curating their conference exhibitions to create a crossover in methods and materials on view. MAI 2024: Mosaic Arts International and the One Hundred Moments Project represent artists from both SAMA and SGAA, and the two exhibitions will travel from Detroit to Kansas City.
MAI 2024: Mosaic Arts International is comprised of two segments – “Fine Art” and “Site-Specific & Architectural Art.” The exhibition includes work by established and emerging artists and celebrates new perspectives of mosaic and architectural art. Forty-one artists from throughout the United States participated in the exhibition.
The One Hundred Moments Project includes work by seasoned professionals alongside enthusiastic newcomers including mosaic, mixed media, stained glass, and fused glass-making processes, culminating in nearly 100 moments of life rendered by artists from all over the world. One Hundred Moments Project is a non-juried collection of works measuring 6 by 6 inches.
MAI 2024: Mosaic Arts International and One Hundred Moments Project will be on view at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery from October 4, 2024, through Saturday, January 4, 2025.
The Kansas City Woodworkers’ Guild host a First Friday exhibition and sale on October 4. The exhibition is 5 to 9 pm, at the Guild shop, 1717 Washington St, and offers handcrafted, locally made fine woodworking, furniture, home decor, woodturning, and so much more.
The Kansas City Weaver’s Guild is our special guest this month.
The celebration continues on Saturday, October 5, noon to 7, with our 40th anniversary party. The exhibition and sale continue throughout the day. Woodworking demonstrations at 2 pm and cake and Betty Rae’s Ice Cream at 4 pm.
Door prizes and a free, personalized gift just for stopping by.
