“The program fostered creativity, teamwork, and personal reflection, and it was incredibly rewarding to see both the artwork and our confidence take shape together.”
IRON HEROES is a casting program, created by Liberty Arts artist Tripp Jarvis, designed to engage veterans and youth from traditionally underserved communities. The program provides access to creative outlets and expression through hands-on metal casting.
Based around the theme of The Hero's Journey a book by Joseph Campbell, the goal of this program is to help students who are new to sculpture explore the creative territory of their imaginations and to call forth the hero that lies hidden in their daily lives.
Over the course of 9 weeks, the artists make a journey that begins with a simple drawing. Their path continues as they translate their drawings into 3D clay sculptures and create molds of those pieces. The journey culminates with our annual Iron Pour where the artists pour fiery molten iron into their molds, creating the pieces above.
This program is made possible though the support of generous donors!
Zee, Aiyana, and Shani work on a sculpture mold during the inaugural Iron Heroes Program.
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WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR THE SPRING 2026 COHORT!
Interested in participating in a future Iron Heroes cohort, or know someone who might be? Use the interest form below to let us know!
