1992 ICCCIA Conference

Sloss Historic Furnaces — Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Overview

The 1992 conference at Sloss Historic Furnaces represented the second major gathering of the emerging cast iron art community and demonstrated the growing momentum of the conference model established in 1988. Returning to Birmingham reinforced Sloss as a critical early hub for contemporary iron casting in the United States.

Building on the foundational work of the first conference, the 1992 event expanded technical experimentation, increased artist participation, and strengthened the collaborative culture that would define ICCCIA’s long-term identity.

Event Details

• Location: Sloss Historic Furnaces, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

• Dates: 1992

• Host Site: Sloss Historic Furnaces

• Significance: Second ICCCIA gathering, solidifying the conference model and community

Highlights

• Expanded participation from artists and educators across institutions

• Advancement of furnace techniques and casting methods

• Reinforcement of Sloss as a recurring conference site

• Continued emphasis on collaboration and shared technical knowledge

• Early international interest and dialogue

Workshops, Presentations & Programming

Workshops

• Advanced furnace operation and pouring strategies

• Mold and pattern refinement techniques

• Group-based casting collaborations

Panels & Presentations

• Reflections on the first conference and future directions

• Material innovation in iron casting

• Educational approaches to teaching iron

Iron Pours & Demonstrations

• Multiple large-scale iron pours

• Collaborative casting sessions

• Public-facing demonstrations at Sloss Historic Furnaces

Gallery

Images from the 1992 Sloss Historic Furnaces ICCCIA conference. (coming soon)