NCCCIAP

The National Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art and Practices is accepting applications for open 2027 Steering Committee seats!

We want to welcome all interested members of the iron casting community to submit applications. We are looking for folks who are dedicated to the sculpture community, creating art, casting iron, and ensuring the inclusiveness, success, and longevity of the NCCCIAP and Sloss Metal Arts. If you are interested, please apply and bring your enthusiasm and ideas to contribute to the iron community!
 

This is a volunteer position with a two-conference cycle (2027 and 2029) commitment. A high level of time and energy is expected, especially in the months leading up to the conference. Committee members can be expected to attend monthly zoom meetings (typically 1 hour), manage and review applications, help prepare announcements for their area, and manage the majority of the logistical aspects of their area with the support of the Steering Committee Chairs and Sloss Furnaces Staff. Steering Committee members are expected to be on-site during the conference (April, 2027, exact dates TBD). Accepted candidates will act as the co-chair in their area through the 2027 conference, and assume the role as the area chair for the 2029 conference.

Positions are available in the following areas: 

• Workshops

• Panels & Presentations

• Exhibitions

• Student Cupola

• Guest Furnaces

• Performances

• Mold Masters

• Volunteers

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Applications can be submitted via the linked form.

The application asks for:

• Contact Information (name, pronouns, email, phone number, and affiliation)

• Your interest in all available areas

• Letter of Interest

• CV

• Either a PDF portfolio with a maximum of 10 images or a URL to your website/digital portfolio.​

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Applications will be reviewed by the standing committee members, Conference Chair, and the Sloss Metal Arts Director.

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DEADLINE: December 12, 2025

Questions? Email us at NCCCIAP@gmail.com​​

The National Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art and Practices is accepting applications for the 2027 Conference Co-Chair!

We want to welcome all interested members of the iron casting community to submit applications. We are looking for someone who is dedicated to the sculpture community, creating art, casting iron, and ensuring the inclusiveness, success, and longevity of the NCCCIAP and Sloss Metal Arts. If you are interested, please apply and bring your enthusiasm and ideas to contribute to the iron community!

This is a volunteer position with a two-conference cycle (2025 and 2027) commitment; one which a high level of time, energy, and attention to detail is expected. In the capacity of Co-Chair, you will be expected to lead the planning phase of the conference with the residing Chair, Ex-Officio, and the Steering Committee, and co-direct the conference on site. This includes attending monthly Steering Committee meetings, monthly Chair Meetings, development of sponsorships and fundraising strategies, motivating steering committee action, development of conference programming, and ensuring maximum participation from the greater national cast iron community. This effort will take place with increasing intensity between early Spring 2026 and conference delivery in the spring of 2027. The appointed Co-Chair will continue to participate in the 2029 conference as the Chair of the NCCCIAP.

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Applications can be submitted via the linked form.

The application asks for:

• Contact Information (name, pronouns, email, phone number, and affiliation)

• Your interest in all available areas

• Letter of Interest

• CV

• Either a PDF portfolio with a maximum of 10 images or a URL to your website/digital portfolio.​

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Applications will be reviewed by the standing committee members, Conference Chair, and the Sloss Metal Arts Director

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DEADLINE: December 12. 2025

Questions? Email us at NCCCIAP@gmail.com​​​​

Did you cast, create, or perform work at the 2025 NCCCIAP? We want to see it! 

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The National Cast Iron Conference is compiling a comprehensive digital catalog of finished works created during the 2025 National Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art and Practices (NCCCIAP).

 

If you cast work at the conference, we invite you to submit documentation of your completed piece(s) to be considered for inclusion. This digital catalog will celebrate the range, creativity, and craftsmanship of the artists who contributed to this year’s conference.

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​Eligibility: Work must have been primarily created, cast, and/or performed at the 2025 NCCCIAP at Sloss Furnaces. 

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DEADLINE: Midnight August 1, 2025

*missed the deadline, but still want to include work? Please email us at NCCCIAP@gmail.com

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