2002 ICCCIA Conference

Hamilton, New Jersey, USA

Overview

The 2002 ICCCIA Conference in Hamilton, New Jersey marked the inaugural gathering of what would become
an international network of artists, educators, foundry technicians, and researchers committed to advancing
contemporary cast iron art. Hosted in the Sculpture Foundation / Grounds For Sculpture region,
this first ICCCIA event helped define the collaborative and interdisciplinary spirit that continues to shape
the organization.

The conference featured hands-on furnace construction, mold making workshops, academic presentations,
iron pours, panel discussions, and the establishment of an ongoing international dialogue surrounding cast iron
as both a sculptural medium and a global community practice.

Event Details

• Location: Hamilton, New Jersey, USA
• Dates: 2002
• Host Site: Sculpture Foundation / Grounds For Sculpture
• Significance: First ICCCIA conference establishing the organization and its mission

Highlights

• Founding discussions and creation of the ICCCIA network
• Collaborative mold making and iron casting workshops
• Furnace demonstrations and technical exchange sessions
• Outdoor iron pours and performance-based casting events
• Exhibitions featuring early international contributors

Workshops, Presentations & Programming

Workshops

• Furnace building and refractory technology
• Sand mold and pattern production
• Introduction to cast iron performance practices

Panels & Presentations

• Founding organizational vision for ICCCIA
• Early innovations in contemporary iron casting
• Artist-led dialogues on material and process

Iron Pours & Demonstrations

• Outdoor iron pours with newly built furnaces
• Collaborative casting demonstrations
• Early iron-performance works

Gallery

Images from the 2002 ICCCIA Hamilton conference. (coming soon)