October First Friday

October 2, 2026 from 6pm to 8PM*

Glass Pumpkin Patch at Belger Glass Annex: Make Your Own Glass Pumpkin from 4PM - 5:30PM and Glass Blowing Demo from 6PM - 9PM*

Exhibition Opening and Live Clay Demo at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery: Acknowledgements at 6:30pm

Join us for an exciting, jam-packed First Friday this October!

You’re invited to our Glass Pumpkin Patch at the Belger Glass Annex to enjoy a live glass blowing demo, seasonal treats, and a dazzling array of handblown glass pumpkins available for purchase from 4PM to 9PM. You can also sign up to Make Your Own Pumpkin from 4PM to 5:30PM. Space is limited, and registration is $75.

Join us at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery for the opening of our new exhibition, Victor and Friends: Honoring the Legacy of Victor Babu. This exhibition celebrates the life, work, and influence of Victor Babu, featuring several works by Babu (1936 - 2019) and a selection of works by friends and former students. Acknowledgements will be given at 6:30PM.

Also catch a Live Clay Demo with Ceramic Resident Artist Matt Pekarek from 6PM to 8PM. Pekarek is a research-based ceramic artist who uses archival and collected material to comment on labor-related United States history.

Due to high demand, the Belger Glass Annex is offering an extra opportunity to come make your own glass pumpkin ON FIRST FRIDAY during our Glass Pumpkin Patch!

Stick around after making your pumpkin for a live, narrated glassblowing demonstration featuring a team of professional glassblowers starting at 6pm!

Participants must be present 5 minutes before their scheduled start time. Arriving late may forfeit your turn.

Give yourself a treat and learn a new trick as you make your own glass pumpkin.

Community Raku and Potluck

Sunday, October 4, 2:00PM-6:00PM or Sunday, November 15, 2:00PM-6:00PM

Come join us for a fun afternoon of firing outdoors with Raku! We have two upcoming dates this fall. Space is limited for each firing so register ahead to make sure you have a spot!

Raku is a dramatic pottery firing technique in which glowing-hot ceramic pieces are removed from the kiln and transformed by flame, smoke, and rapid cooling, resulting in unique finishes. This event is ideal for pottery enthusiasts, curious beginners, or anyone seeking a distinctive experience.

All ages welcome, no experience required.

Rez Prez: Annual Resident Artists Panel Discussion

Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Belger Crane Yard Studios

Potluck: 11:00aM to 12:00pm

Panel: starting at 12:00PM

Join us for our annual Resident Artist Panel Discussion!

Each artist will give a short introduction and share images of their work, followed by a group discussion moderated by Belger Crane Yard Studios Manager Lilli Powell. Learn about their studio practices, projects, and more.

This is a potluck event. If you’d like to participate in the potluck, please bring a dish or beverage that you would like to share!

Presenting Artists

Sara Alfieri, Jamison Cole, Erin Drake, Zoey McLeod, Santiago Mora, Matt Pekarek, Christian T. Roberts, and Jamie Westermeyer.