liberty arts 8th annual iron pour

november 16th, 2024 // 4pm to 9pm // durham central park

what is the iron pour?

Every November since 2016, Liberty Arts has hosted a FREE public arts event in Durham Central Park. Over 3,000 attendees gather to watch teams of artists build furnaces which heat pieces of iron to unfathomable temperatures. All evening and into the night, thousands of pounds of molten iron will be poured into molds in an exciting fiery display, creating iron tiles designed by the public and sculptures made by NC artists. The event will feature performances, local food trucks, craft beer, art vendors, and opportunities to learn from and engage with this spectacular art form.

How does it work?

meet the artists

tripp Jarvis - pourmaster

“Iron casting has always been my service to Liberty Arts, to the Durham community, and to society at large. As artists at Liberty, we are brothers and sisters in creation; each inspiring and engaging the world in our own unique ways; every time striving to provide a meaningful experience - one that renews your faith to wield any fire that burns in the heart of your heart. And to remind you, that you are, and always have been worthy to carry that fire.”

michael waller - pourmaster

Waller (right) is a Kinston, North Carolina native and has been working as a professional sculptor for over 20 years. He received his BFA from East Carolina University in 1997. In 2003, he became involved in the Durham non-profit sculpture studio and foundry Liberty Arts and began working as a full-time professional sculptor, creating Durham’s iconic bronze bull “Major” with fellow sculptor Leah Foushee Waller.

+ Featuring pour teams from UNCG, WNCSC, & Durham Tech

this year’s iron pour will also feature:

Forge Demos by Shop Space

Neon Glass Bending Demo by Lightship Neon

Live Painting Activity by Kirk Denny of Liberty Arts

With Performances by:

Batala

Creative Flame Fire Spinners

Let us know you’re going to be there by registering on Eventbrite below.

meet us at

durham central park!

Durham Central Park is located at 501 Foster Street. There is free parking available in the Farmer’s Market Lot on Morris Street. Foster Street will be blocked off between W Corporation St and Hunt St.

Schedule of Events