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 Rob Stern. Stern’s visiting artist residency includes the following programs at the Belger Glass Annex: A free artist talk on Thursday, March 2, 6pm - 7pm; A free first Friday glass blowing demonstration on Friday, March 3, 6pm - 8pm; and A four-day intensive glass blowing workshop, Thursday, March 2 - Sunday, March 5 (registration required).
Rob Stern has been working with glass for over 30 years, and has studied and taught glass around the world. Stern has a BFA from San Francisco State University and an MFA from the University of Miami. Stern apprenticed for 5 years with John Lewis Glass (Oakland, CA) where he trained as a metal fabricator and expert glass caster and cold-worker. He then went on to train as a master in the Czech Republic in the Ajeto Glass Factory. Rob is known for his large-scale installations and site-specific sculpture. He was even a contestant on the third season of the hit Netflix show "Blown Away!" During his time at Belger Arts, Rob will make work, give a public artist talk, give a free glassblowing demo, and teach a four-day workshop.
Rob's expertise and versatility make him an excellent instructor. His energy and showmanship make him a riveting artist to watch live. Rob's workshop, "Finding Your Way," will take students on a deep dive into the process of creating glass sculpture. With daily project-specific demos and one-on-one instruction, students will design, develop, and expedite personal projects taking their glass blowing skills to the next level. All programs will take place at the Belger Glass Annex (1219 East 19 th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108).
For a PDF of this press release and high-resolution images of Rob Stern and his artwork, click here. Artist bio is available on our website. | | Rob Stern in studio. Courtesy of the artist. | | Belger Arts is committed to maintaining a safe place for our visitors, studio members, and staff. Masks are not required, but Belger Arts will continue to monitor City of Kansas City, MO mandates and CDC guidelines. | | 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 is the third Belger Arts location and opened to the public in October 2021. It is the first public glass blowing studio in Kansas City of its scale and scope. The new facility boasts state-of-the-art glass blowing equipment and tools, a furnace that holds 300 pounds of molten glass, and three work stations. 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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