METAL MUSEUM CLASS STORE
FIRE 2026 Assistant and Volunteer Registration
General Conference: May 13th- 17th, 2026
This registration form is only for formally accepted FIRE assistants and volunteers.
The 9th annual Foundry Invitational & River Exhibition (F.I.R.E.) is a conference for metal casting artists that takes place in the Metal Museum's Foundry. The conference and workshops are great opportunities to network with other artists, learn more about mold making, and take part in an iron pour.
FIRE general conference admission includes access to the Lawler Foundry for bronze and aluminum casting, a slide lecture with the visiting artist and an iron pour on Saturday, May 16th. The conference will also include breakfast from Thursday through Sunday, lunch and dinner on Thursday and Friday, and dinner on Saturday, as well as all the help you need from the Metal Museum staff to make your stay a success.
