Belger Arts Residency Programs

We are accepting applications for our artist residencies, designed to support the creative growth of both emerging and mid-career artists. If you are looking to advance your practice and join a vibrant creative community, we encourage you to consider the following opportunities: 

• Foundation Residencies: For emerging glass or ceramic artists eager to develop their craft in a supportive environment.

• Visiting Artist Residencies: For mid-career ceramic artists seeking fresh inspiration and opportunities for professional development.

The deadline to apply is March 1, 2026 (11:59PM CST).

Please use the buttons below to access the application forms and find more information about each residency.

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. The range of programming in ceramics education, in addition to the Red Star Residency 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 glassblowing 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 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.