2026 Art Shows & Events

FEBRUARY 6th - May 2nd

Second Skin

I’m pleased to share the opening of Second Skin: Exploring Adornment as an Extension of Self on First Friday, February 6, at the Belger Crane Yard Gallery. The exhibition includes my work alongside a group of national artists.

Second Skin features work by Cheryl Eve Acosta, Shae Bishop, Hadley Clark, Mona Cliff, Patrycja Grzesznik, Kit Paulson, and Rob Stern. In addition, works from the Belger Collection by artists including Kate Kretz, Ellen Greene, and Renée Stout will be on view.

This exhibition is in partnership with Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026,* a nationwide semi-quincentennial initiative to showcase the importance of the handmade throughout our history and in contemporary life. 

Also, join us for a glass blowing demo led by Glass Resident Tyler Suter, a silversmithing demo with award-winning artist Genevieve Flynn, and more this First Friday.

Opening Reception

First Friday, February 6: 6pm - 8pm.

Artists’ remarks 6:30 PM

Belger Crane Yard Studios 2011 Tracy Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108 

Exhibition runs through May 2, offering many opportunities to spend time with the work beyond opening night.

“ Organelle” - Copper & Glass, 2026. Sight-Specific Art Installation - Belger Crane Yard Studios KC

One of Kind Show Chicago 2018

Please join me Dec. 6-9th at the One Of a Kind Show in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. I will have my jewelry for sale at Booth #10119 along with 600 talented artists from across North America and thousands of original handmade gift options. Shop directly from the artists and enjoy a truly one-of-a-kind experience.

ONE OF KIND CHICAGO 
DATE: Dec. 6th - 9th 2018
TIME: Thur 11 - 8pm / Fri 11- 8pm Sat 10-7pm Sat 10-5pm 
LOCATION: The Mart Chicago - One of A Kind 
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL
BOOTH #10119

Annual Block Party at The Kemper

I'm excited to share that I will be participating at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art's Annual Summer Block Party!  I will be selling my jewelry at the "Pop Up at the Museum Shop" from 6:00 pm to 9:00 along with other artists including locally-made jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and more. This FREE evening filled with food, fun, festivities, friends, and fill is taking place on Saturday, August 18, 2018, from 6:00–10:30 p.m. 

Block Party: Saturday, August 18th / 6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.                                                                Pop Up Shop: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.      *20-40% off members discounts! 
Link: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Location: 4420 Warwick Blvd. Kansas City, Missouri 64111

Live Performances
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Live Music | KC Latin Jazz All-Stars
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. DJ Leo Nightus
8:30 – 10:30 p.m. Outdoor Film Screening | The NeverEnding Story

Food and Drink
Bites from Kansas City’s favorite food trucks, including Jerusalem Cafe, Kona Ice, and KC Smoke Burgers stationed on the North side of Kemper Museum. Come early and enjoy complimentary items for a limited time.