| | Maura Wright, The Curious Case of the Curated Home (detail), 2015, ceramic, steel, wood, mirror, kiln-formed glass,
80" x 96" x 72". Photo by E.G. Schempf
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| | Dreaming of First Friday? |
| End your holiday week with two exciting openings at Belger Crane Yard Studios!
Better Together
June 3 - August 6, 2016
Belger Crane Yard Studios
2011 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri
Opening Reception: June 3, 6 - 9 pm
Better Together celebrates six Red Star Artists-in-Residence: Brice Dyer, Christina Erives, Jana Evans, Hiromi Iyoda, Holly Siggelow-Dyer, and Maura Wright. The diversity of objects reflects the artistic range of this 2015-2016 residency group. From functional vessels to sculptural installations, the artists demonstrate a shared interest in exploring meaningful connections to others, nature, or themselves.
2016 Summer Workshop Series
June 3 - August 6, 2016
Belger Crane Yard Studios
2011 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri
Opening Reception: June 3, 6 - 9 pm
The 2016 Summer Workshop Series features the work of five guest artists who will lead Belger's annual educational program. Paul Donnelly, Lynn Peters, Teresa Mandala, and Amy Santoferraro will each exhibit work that reflects the processes and techniques for which they are best known: functional design, high fire glazing,press molds and surface design.
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| | Lynn Peters, Liberty, 2015, ceramics, 14" x 10" x 5". Courtesy of the artist.
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| | Digital Debut Artist: Michelle Summers
Belger Crane Yard Studios is proud to announce Michelle Summers as our digital debut artist. Summers uses porcelain to illustrate her real and imagined narratives. A long-time resident at the esteemed Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, Montana, Summers has a MFA in ceramics from the University of Minnesota and a BFA in ceramics from New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University.
You can see a selection of Summer's work in person at The Shop at Belger Crane Yard Studios but be sure to browse the online gallery to check out more of this exciting new collection.
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| | | Michelle Summers, Vase, 2016, porcelain
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| | | Still Time to Enroll!
In just a few weeks, Belger Arts Center will be full of busy, happy, slightly dirty kids...and we can't wait! There's still time to get your youth or teen enrolled in one of our week-long summer art camps. Adults can get in on the fun too by signing up for a weekend Summer Workshop class!
Summer Art Camps (July 11 - Aug 5): Our professional artist educators introduce new materials, techniques, and challenges to campers during each fun-filled weekly session. Let your kids spend the summer making art, making friends, and making memories.
Summer Studio Experience (June 20 - August 5): This program is designed for students aged 13 - 18 who want to experience what it’s like to work in a professional studio in the Crossroads Arts District. Each week-long session includes off-site studio and gallery visits and critiques from visiting artists.
Summer Workshop Series Sharpen your skills or get a shot of creativity this summer with a weekend workshop class at Belger Crane Yard Studios. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!
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| | Summer camp at Belger Arts Center
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| | BELGER ARTS CENTER 2100 Walnut, Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Wednesday - Friday: 10 am - 4 pm Saturday: 12 pm - 4 pm
816-474-3250 www.belgerartscenter.org
BELGER CRANE YARD STUDIOS 2011 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Wednesday - Friday: 10 am - 5 pm Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
816-474-7316 www.craneyardstudios.org
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