Visiting Artist Jason McDonald

free Public Programs
APRIL 28 – MAY 2, 2025

Jason McDonald is a North Carolina-based glass artist with a passion for Venetian furnace glassblowing techniques. He was a contestant on Netflix’s “Blown Away,” a Windgate-Lamar fellowship recipient, and is the Glass Annex’s 2025 Visiting Artist.

The following free public programs coincide with his sold-out masterclass at the Belger Glass Annex from April 28 to May 2, 2025:

• A free artist talk on Wednesday, April 30, 6pm at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery (2011 Tracy Ave., KCMO)

• A free glassblowing demonstration on First Friday, May 2, 6pm to 8pm at the Belger Glass Annex (1219 E. 19th St., KCMO)

• His sold-out masterclass will be open to the public on Monday, April 28 from 10am to 12pm, Tuesday, April 29 from 9am to 12pm, and Thursday, May 1 from 9am to 12pm.

Mother’s Day Pop Up

Saturday, May 10 from 10am to 4pm
Belger Crane Yard Gallery

Join us for a Mother’s Day pop-up at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery!

Discover hand-made paper floral arrangements and a luxurious fragrance collection by KC Kreations & Co., a small business specializing in home fragrances and forever flowers. Explore our new collection of handmade vases, stunning jewelry to suit every style, and more treasures for the mom in your life. Sip on sparkling rosé or sparkling cider while you shop! Treat yourself and mom to a delightful shopping experience.

Make Belger Crane Yard Gallery your one-stop shop for Mother’s Day gifts.

Artist Talk and Pop-up with Smoosh Collective

Saturday, June 7, 2025
Belger Crane Yard Gallery

Join us for an artist talk with the Visiting Artists, Smoosh Collective. Smoosh Collective is a collaboration between artist friends Cara McKinley and Katlin Shae.

Katlin works primarily with weaving and sculpture, while Cara works with clay, ceramics and sculpture. Together, Katlin and Cara create and explore the world through fiber and clay.

More information about the event is coming soon…