“This fiery spectacle is a lot more than a crowd pleaser. The Iron Pour is a rare chance to watch an intense artmaking process up close.”
Durham, NC, October 19, 2024 – Liberty Arts presents the eighth annual free Iron Pour, a public artmaking event, on Saturday, November 16, in Durham Central Park. A portion of proceeds will go to support Western North Carolina arts organizations through the North Carolina Arts Foundation. “Our hearts go out to artists in western North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene. We welcome displaced artists to come and use our studios here in Durham,” said Liberty Arts Board Member Leigh Hayes, who also teaches glassblowing.
“Our hearts go out to artists in western North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene. We welcome displaced artists to come and use our studios here in Durham.”
About Iron Pour
Every November since 2016, Liberty Arts has hosted a free public arts expereince in Durham Central Park. More than 3,000 attendees are expected to watch teams of artists operate three furnaces that heat thousands of pounds of iron to unfathomable temperatures. Throughout the evening, pour masters, from UNCG, WNCSC and Durham Tech will create iron tiles designed during the scratch block workshops and sculptures made by various NC artists.
"The purpose of this public event is to bring excitement and motivate everyone to immerse themselves in arts and the art-making processes", said Liberty Arts Board Member Mike Waller. Iron Pour also features dance and drumming performances, neon demonstrations, local food trucks, craft beer, art vendors, and opportunities to learn from and engage with this spectacular art form.
“The purpose of this public event is to bring excitement and motivate everyone to immerse themselves in arts and the art-making processes.”
Breaking Iron
Are you interested in supporting Liberty Arts, connecting with the community and releasing frustration in a fun way? If so, we are looking for volunteers! There are many ways that your support can contribute to this year’s 8th Annual Iron Pour experience. One exciting way is to join us every Thursday to break down iron, if you are interested, please visit us at Liberty Arts Support.
Admission To Iron Pour
Iron Pour is free and open to the public, though we highly encourage visitors to reserve an e-ticket through Event Brite. There is also plenty of free parking spaces available
8th Annual Iron Pour
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 4:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Durham Central Park
Liberty Arts
Liberty Arts was founded in 2001, as a non-profit corporation dedicated to making art accessible to everyone. Our collective of artists have made some of the most iconic sculptures in Durham, the roster includes Major, the bronze bull who stands proudly at Durham’s Civic Plaza, who was created by Liberty Arts co-founder Mike Waller.
Liberty Arts believes that art practices, creative collaborations, and sustainable partnerships contributes to the overall well-being and fosters strong community connections in Durham and throughout The Triangle.
The Annual Iron Pour is our largest fundraising event, and your contribution allows us to provide year-round art education programming and exciting and free community events.