Jen Torres currently teaches sculpture as a tenured professor at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg.  She offers a wealth of knowledge about life and iron casting.  During this episode you will be on the edge of your seat because her story includes many unexpected twists and turns.

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• Western Cast Iron Art Alliance - 501 C3, non-profit organization and consists of iron casting artists in the western states that have existed since 2008 to educate, demonstrate and exhibit cast iron art in the region. This group of sculptors creatively focuses on a variety of art forms ranging from installation to performance works utilizing cast iron as their vocabulary.  Visit their website: https://www.wciaa.org
• Sloss Metal Arts - a national center for iron casting and metal art.  For more information about the Sloss Metal Art Program visit their website https://www.slossmetalarts.com 

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