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. Enjoy a free tasting from local brewery Callsign Brewing, and tasty hand-scooped ice cream from Ice Cream Truck, Scoop-a-Doodle MOO. 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.

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.

Artist Talk & Glass Blowing Demo with Resident Jamison Cole

Artist Talk: Thursday, November 5 at 6:00pm, Belger Crane Yard Gallery

First Friday Demo: Friday, November 6, from 6:00 to 8:00pm Belger Glass Annex

Join us for a FREE Artist Talk and glass blowing demonstration with Glass Resident Artist, Jamison Cole!

Jamison Cole is a glass artist and photographer from Rochester, New York. With the use of digital and analog photography, as well as blown, cast, kilnformed, and coldworked glass, Jamison investigates the bond between these mediums and the personal relationship between this connection and himself.

Learn about Cole’s process and inspirations during his Artist Talk and watch him in action on First Friday as he leads the glass blowing demo to make a glass piece of art.

These programs are in conjunction with Cole’s special topic class, Handling History, Bit by Bit. Only a few class slots are available. Sign up today!