On February 9, 2017, Liberty Arts announced the opening of its 1,000 square foot furnace-based glass blowing studio and coldworking shop. In keeping with the mission of Liberty Arts, it operates as a non-profit studio with public access.
Liberty Arts on HB2
Liberty Arts is a sculpture studio and foundry whose purpose is to enrich our communities with arts experiences that inspire, empower, educate and entertain.
We believe strongly that diversity enhances our ability to fulfill that purpose, and in fact fosters a more creative and innovative artforce. Liberty Arts welcomes all to our inclusive atmosphere.
We do NOT support the NC Legislature’s passage of HB2.
News & Observer: Artists work molten magic in Durham Central Park
“It’s not every public art event that comes with its own hose and fire extinguisher.
But Durham’s public iron pour Friday night wasn’t an ordinary public art event, as hundreds gathered in Durham Central Park to watch a Kevlar-coated, safety-goggled militia turn solid metal into liquid.
And while they weren’t forging swords or that tricked-out chair from “Games of Thrones,” it was still otherwordly.
Or in a word: primal.”
Mark Schultz with the News & Observer came to our iron pour in Durham Central Park Friday night and wrote this amazing article: check it out!