foundry invitational
F.I.R.E.
+ river exhibition
MAY 14 – MAY 18
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The Metal Museum is pleased to announce the 9th Annual Foundry Invitational and River Exhibition (F.I.R.E.) for foundry and casting artists including foundry workshops, a slide lecture, a pop-up exhibition, and an opportunity to participate in an iron pour.
This year’s guest artist for F.I.R.E. is Charles Logan. Enroll in the Guest Artist workshop to work directly with him. Participants will take instruction from Charles, who has a lifetime of experience working in foundries and accomplishing complex mold making techniques. Students will learn skills in multipart mold making methods and alternative part line processes. Students are encouraged to bring personal pieces to use as patterns for the class.
POP-UP EXHIBITION
The Metal Museum would like to extend an opportunity for Conference participants to showcase personal work. All attendees are encouraged to submit one art piece for display during the duration of F.I.R.E. The Museum will supply labels for exhibit, and encourages artists to bring business cards, show cards and other supporting materials to display along with artwork. Submissions are due by May 1 at 9AM.
2025 CONFERENCE RATES
CONFERENCE ADMISSION
NON-REFUNDABLE MATERIALS DEPOSIT
GREEN SAND WORKSHOP FEE*^
MULTI-PART MOLD WORKSHOP FEE**^
CERAMIC SHELL REGISTRATION
FREE
$150
$250
$450
$30
*Includes Conference Admission and $50 materials allowance. 6 places available.
**Includes Conference Admission and $50 materials allowance. 6 places available.
^If you sign up for both workshops, you do not need to pay the non-refundable materials fee.
​MATERIAL FEES:
For those that wish to make molds independent of the workshops, resin sand is $0.75/#, green sand is $0.25/# (reclaimed to the Museum), ceramic shell is $7.00/#, "break it yourself" iron is $0.50/# (Iron and coke must be broken by Friday evening), aluminum is $6.00/# and bronze is $8.00/#.
Please submit personal material (Iron and sand) needs using the form below by May 1st.
AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS
There are two types of scholarships available for F.I.R.E. 2025. Please use the buttons below for more information and to apply. Scholarship deadlines are January 17, 2025.
STUDIO ASSISTANTS
Studio assistant positions are available during the conference. Studio assistant applications must be submitted by March 1, 2025.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Full Event Schedule
Ceramic Shell Info
Pop-Up Exhibit Info
Rules + Regulations
Recommendations (nearby Hotels, Restaurants)
Camping on the Metal Museum grounds is free. Space is limited. First come first serve.
