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The Bull Pen
Iron and bronze casting projects, studio practice, exhibitions and collaborations
Welcome
An artists’ collective that began in an old bull pen
Welcome to The Bullpen – an artists’ collective which began, as the name suggests, in an old bull pen. With both public funding and private investment, it grew to accommodate artist studios, foundry, workshop and gallery. Between 2006-11 The Bullpen ran large-scale metal casting workshops, mould-making workshops and a host of other creative opportunities for artists and community groups.
The Bullpen re-located to new premises in 2012 to pursue more ambitious iron and bronze casting projects, studio practice, exhibitions and collaborations. Artists are welcome to follow The Bullpen on Twitter (@TheBullpenArts) or email through the website to receive updates and current news.
The Bullpen
Foundry, studios and an international network
Introduction
Wesley & Helen Jacobs began The Bullpen as a contemporary arts centre and foundry in 2003.
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Foundry
The Bullpen Foundry facilitates iron and bronze casting, for and with local, national and international artists.
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International
Our International links are very important to us and the sharing of sculpture making practice.
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Exhibitions
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Read moreOur mission
‘To give artists back their tools’
Our area of speciality is iron and bronze casting, and we are passionate about using and teaching traditional processes to make contemporary sculpture.
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