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1. Guides and Directories
2. Organizations
3. Supplies and Services
4. Training

Guides and Directories

1. 1200 Years of Italian Sculpture
   Extensive sculpture resource groups works into medieval, Gothic, renaissance, baroque, and modern categories. Search by artist or locality.
2. Art Metal
   Resource and showcase for the metal arts contains furniture, jewelry, sculpture, and architecture exhibitions. Link to forums and artist pages.
3. Art Metal Project
   University-sponsored group promotes education of its trade through instructional essays, articles, and resource swap programs. Visit the gallery.
4. Art Resources Through Internet Research - Sculpture
   Visual arts database features a section on twentieth-century sculptors. Click on individual artists' names to access image archives.
5. Australian Sculptors
   Alphabetical index of Australian artists includes images, biographical details, CVs, and a list of exhibitions.
6. Carving Studio & Sculpture Center
   Vermont nonprofit studio hosts workshops and visiting sculptors, lists instructor biographies, and displays a photo gallery.
7. Espace
   Canada's only sculpture magazine features interviews and in-depth articles. Peruse the current issue in French and English.
8. Guild of Metalsmiths
   Located in Minnesota's capital city, this organization provides education, workshop, and conference opportunities. Survey the gallery and news.
9. Learning Stone
   Site for both expert and novice stone workers provides information about classes, an email discussion group, and links to stone sites.
10. London Sculpture - Bob Speel's Page
    Provides a list of outdoor statues and architectural sculpture in London, with sculptor bios, monument descriptions, and historical background.
11. OCAIW - Sculptors
    Peruse an alphabetical index of sculptors containing images, select biographies, and lists of related books.
12. Sculptor.Org
    Collection of resources for sculptors, including associations, galleries, foundations and grants. Features the National Sculpture Society.
13. Sculpture in Zimbabwe
    Provides a brief history of contemporary stone sculpture in Zimbabwe, explains common motifs, shows museums, and introduces local artists.
14. Sculpture Review
    Publication of the Nat'l Sculpture Society explores figurative sculpture in its historical and contemporary dimensions. Read about subscription.
15. Sculpture Tips
    Beginning sculptors can read this overview from stone carver Scott Owens, who discusses choice of materials, techniques, and final polishing.
16. Sculpture Walk in the Marylebone Area of London
    Sculptural tour of Cavendish Sq., Harley St., and Paddington Gardens includes 19th-century and modern figural works. Follow links to artist bios.
17. Stone Carving Tips for Sculptors
    Sculptor.org lists stone carving techniques, organizations, foundations, workshops, primers, and exhibitions.
18. Stone Mountain Project - Shades of Grey
    Explores the Confederate monument as an icon of Southern culture. Access the time-line with narratives, bios of key players, and images.

Organizations

1. 14 Sculptors Gallery
   Non-profit organization enables a group of professional artists to exhibit on a regular basis. Read artists' statements and view works.
2. Association of Finnish Sculptors
   Trade assoc. for professional sculptors promotes Finnish art and public interest in sculpture. Visit the sculpture gallery and view projects.
3. Dutch Sculptors' Association
   Organization of associated sculptors participates in Dutch cultural politics, oversees exhibitions, and holds symposiums. Read news or view art.
4. Golden State Sculptors Association
   Non-profit organization designed to support sculptors and educate the public offers workshops, pubns., and exhibitions. Read the newsletter.
5. Grounds for Sculpture
   Non-profit institution located in NJ promotes contemporary sculpture, with events, pubns, and education. Find current and upcoming exhibits.
6. International Sculpture Center
   Non-profit org. advances the creation of sculpture through conferences, pubns, and special events. View exhibitions and read the newsletter.
7. Marble Institute of Colorado
   Non-profit organization offers a series of educational and training symposia. Find registration details, sculpture links, and staff bios.
8. National Sculpture Society
   Non-profit organization promotes excellence in figurative and realist sculpture throughout the US. Read its history and peruse its publication.
9. Northwest Stone Sculptors' Association
   Provides access to professional trade information and promotes stone sculpture in the northwest. Discover upcoming symposia and member exhibits.
10. Oklahoma Sculpture Society
    Organization of local sculptors holds monthly meetings, workshops, and shows. Read member news, use links, and find show schedules.
11. Philadelphia Sculptors
    Organization of professional sculptors offers exhibitions, workshops, studio tours, and technical demos. Find a newsletter, links, and member benefits.
12. Red River Sculpture Society
    Headquartered in Shreveport, Louisiana, the society posts a sculptor hall of fame and upcoming events. Find out about membership by invitation.
13. Sculptor's Society of Canada
    Non-profit org. aims to raise artistic standards and foster new talent in the field of sculpture. View members' work and find events.
14. Sculptural Solutions International
    Facilitates commissions in sculpture, statues, and memorials. Read articles or peruse links to foundries, suppliers, sculptors, and societies.
15. Sculpture Center - New York City
    Non-profit, alternative space supports developing artists and increases public awareness. Find images, a call for proposals, and exhibition news.
16. Sculpture Center
    Non-profit group based in Cleveland supplies a comprehensive guide to sculpture throughout the state. Includes photos and a searchable directory.
17. Texas Sculpture Association
    Non-profit organization serves to develop public awareness and promote sculpture. Check events including lectures, exhibits, tours, and workshops.
18. Texas Society of Sculptors
    Sculptors' guild based in Austin aims to promote sculpture through education, juried shows, and activities. Read about the annual Sculpt-Fest.
19. Tri-State Sculptors
    Educational association promotes public awareness and appreciation of sculpture in the region. Find members' work, upcoming events, and links.

Supplies

• Casting
• Kilns
• Materials
• Tools

Casting

1. Adagio Fine Art
   Features sculptures, paintings, and prints. View photos of the gallery and browse the artist listing.
2. Adonis Bronze
   Take a virtual-reality gallery tour, look at individual pieces in the exhibit, and view a photo of the foundry.
3. American Bronze Casting
   Artist-owned foundry in Osceola, Wisconsin describes its wax process, products, and designs.
4. American Bronze Fine Art Foundry
   Sanford, Florida foundry offers a full line of products as well as original and reproduction services. Shop for sale items and view past work.
5. ArtBronze.com
   Offers fine-art bronze sculptures and services from the art foundry, Everything Metal Imaginable. Take a tour of the facilities or view work.
6. Artworks Foundry
   Berkeley, Calif. foundry offers production and restoration of bronze statues, reliefs and monuments. Find its history and past projects.
7. Bronze Works Foundry and Kimerley T. Gallery
   Take a virtual tour of the full-service, fine-art bronze casting foundry. Visit the gallery and meet the featured artist.
8. Fine Arts Sculpture Centre
   Michigan foundry offers moldmaking, lost-wax and casting, restoration and installation. Read about the company's Florentine tradition.
9. Fonderie d'Art d'Inverness
   Located in Quebec, the foundry specializes in molding, casting and finishing bronze and aluminium sculptures. Meet a  few of the sculptors.
10. Formaline
    View photos of work and read about the diverse services offered at this foundry for metalized plastics and ceramics as well as all metal casts.
11. Fremont Fine Arts Bronze Foundry
    Sculptors' community center and foundry has facilities for welding, casting, fabricating and stone work. Read about services.
12. Johnson Atelier Technical Institute of Sculpture
    Full-service, non-profit art casting and fabrication facility offers educational programs, sculpture and casting supplies, and art services.
13. La Fonderie de Coubertin
    Fine-art foundry offers both lost wax and sand casting, boilermaking and restoration of monuments in metal. View previous jobs and a client list.
14. Modern Art Foundry
    Third-generation foundry provides services ranging from moldmaking to casting and finishing. Read about conservation and commemorative design.
15. Moeller, Jonathan
    Bronze sculptor specializing in horses and wildlife offers limited-edition pieces, made-to-order trophies, and foundry services.
16. Nordhammer Foundry and Art Gallery
    Full-service bronze foundry and art gallery offer services spanning from concept to final installation. View current projects.
17. Pietrasanta Fine Arts Foundry
    Williamsburg, Brooklyn studio offers services in the fine art of bronze casting. Find prices, current exhibitions and sculpture links.
18. Polich Art Works
    Offers fine art casting and fabrication. Read a description of the foundry and its services, and visit the artists' gallery.
19. Shidoni
    Shidoni is world renown for its outdoor art garden and the diverse collection of artists who use the on-site foundry. Events happen year round.
20. Sun Foundry
    Casts originals and recasts of bronzes, as well as custom producing works from a photo or drawing. Browse thumbnail images or search by artist.
21. Tallix Fine Art Foundry
    Offers art casting, fabrication, restoration, and marketing services. Read descriptions of the various services.
22. Trio Bronze
    Commercial fine art foundry in British Columbia specializes in moldmaking and lost-wax casting. Read about services and browse products.
23. Valley Bronze Foundry
    Located in the Wallowa Mountains of Oregon, the foundry offers consultation on design, reproduction, finishing, and accessory products.
24. White River Foundry
    Full-service bronze sculpture casting foundry also offers mold-making, blacksmithing, woodworking, and stoneworking. Tour the facilities.

Kilns

1. A&A Products - Jen-Ken Kilns
   Glass resource showcases its glass and ceramic kilns. Read specifications and compare prices.
2. Bricesco Kilns
   Manufacturer of kilns for ceramics lists its products and services. Read about research and development.
3. Cromartie Kilns
   Designs and manufactures kilns for commercial, educational and recreational use. Learn about the English company's policies and find directions.
4. Euclid's Kilns and Elements
   Features electric ceramic, glass and custom kilns, as well as kiln parts and accessories. Access a FAQ and operator's manual.
5. Evenheat Kiln
   Kiln manufacturer specializes in ceramic, porcelain, pottery and glass. Consult the glossary of terms and the operators' manuals.
6. Kilnman
   Offers ceramic services and equipment, including consulting, firing and drying. Sign up for a free e-zine about kilns, and read about services.
7. L&L Special Furnace Company
   Designs and builds high-temperature furnaces, ovens and kilns. View the catalog of products.
8. Paragon Kilns
   Ceramic distributor located in Texas describes the various types of kilns. Compare retail and sale prices.
9. St. Petersburg Clay Company
   Offers state-of-the-art pottery studios with kiln and glaze rooms. Browse the list of pottery and sculpture supplies.
10. Vcella Kilns
    Designed for use in all media, these hand-crafted kilns can be used for lost-wax and bronze casting, glassworking, and ceramics. View features.

Materials

• Clay
• Metal
• Moldmaking
• Stone
• Wood

    Clay

1. Aves Studio
   Manufacturer fine clays and maches for sculpture, woodcarving, ceramic restoration and arts and crafts. Read artist testimonials.
2. Ball Consulting
   Features casting systems, mold making, sculpting clays and tools, metal powders, patinas and life-casting products. Read about applications.
3. Chavant
   Sells clay modeling products for fine artists and industrial designers. Read product descriptions, the newsletter, and technical articles.
4. Kickwheel Pottery Supply
   Atlanta, Georgia company showcases its catalog of clay, equipment and supplies. Read about firing clay, glaze usage and kiln repairs.
5. St. Petersburg Clay Company
   Offers state-of-the-art pottery studios with kiln and glaze rooms. Browse the list of pottery and sculpture supplies.

    Metal

1. Atlas Metal Sales
   Specialty metals warehouse distributes aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, lead, nickel, pewter, tin and zinc. Fill out an order form.
2. Ball Consulting
   Features casting systems, mold making, sculpting clays and tools, metal powders, patinas and life-casting products. Read about applications.
3. Far West Materials
   Specializes in sculpture and molding materials. Browse the list of casting supplies and read safety information.

    Moldmaking

1. Perma-Flex Mold Company
   Formulates and distributes rubber mold materials for mold development. Learn about the various products, and fill out a recommendations form.
2. Shopman
   Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, the company supplies retail and wholesale fiberglass, epoxy, resins and moldmaking materials.
3. Smooth-On Rubber
   Assists sculptors in the lost-wax, moldmaking and prototyping processes. Find moldmaking and casting services, and read company history.
4. Synair Corporation
   Manufactures polyurethane rubber systems for moldmaking and resin casting. Read about the products and their applications.
5. Tom Banwell Designs
   Makes custom silicone-rubber molds and resin castings in urethane and polyester. Read about resin and moldmaking seminars.

    Stone

1. Antolini Luigi & C.S.p.A.
   Italian marble quarry describes its equipment and production capabilities. View the index of materials.
2. CDK Stone
   Located in Melbourne, this wholesale supplier of marble and granite also offers machinery, tools, and abrasives. Learn about stone maintenance.
3. Colorado Alabaster Supply
   Supplies alabaster to professional artists, lathe turners, and art schools. Also discover a selection of tools, finishing supplies, and books.
4. Cosa Marble
   Harrison, New Jersey warehouse sells marble and granite tiles and slabs from the Far East. View products.
5. Dakota Granite
   Manufacturer of granite slabs, tiles and monuments lists its products and dealers. Find company news and events.
6. Feelystone
   Manufactures and supplies architectural and monumental stone. View samples of restorations and public sculpture.
7. Gosford Quarries
   Australian company specializes in sandstone quarrying, processing, installation and restoration. Read about the blocks and slabs available.
8. Greek Marble Internet Directory
   Introduces Greek marble quarrying companies and their products. Browse by marble color, marble type, company location or company name.
9. Harris & Anton - Hellenic Marble Importers
   Find samples and pricing for marble tiles, read about the Harmony collection, and locate showrooms.
10. International Granite and Marble Corporation
    Natural stone source provides technical details, characteristics, and recommended usage for its marble, granite and limestone products.
11. Lamarstone
    Located in Singapore, the company is a supplier of stone materials, including marble and granite. Also offers diamond tools and abrasives.
12. Livingstone Quarry
    Features soapstone and carving supplies, as well as private lessons and commissions by artist Roy Torney. Offers a gallery and contact details.
13. M-Art
    Sells granite, how-to videos on sharp carving, and the Monumental Draw computer program. Find location information and descriptions.
14. Marble and Granite
    Importers and wholesalers of marble and granite accept special orders and ship directly. Read about products and services.
15. Marble Art
    Creates custom pieces, repairs Native American sculpture, and sells marble bases and pedestals for sculptural works of art.
16. Marble Corner
    Stone market resource offers news updates, classifieds for used equipment and machinery, and a searchable database of stone companies.
17. P&L Marble
    Manufactures and imports Chinese natural stones, including marble, granite and slate. Read a company profile and view samples.
18. Santoro Marble
    Read an overview of the Italian marble quarry, and discover its various services. Includes contact information.
19. Soapstone Supplier
    International exporters sell Brazilian soapstone slaps in a variety of colors for carving. Find photos and prices.
20. Stone Sculptors Supplies & Studio
    California store carries imported and domestic stone, and offers carving workshops. Find out about services, and get address and contact details.
21. TexaStone Quarries
    Limestone quarry specializes in the production of blocks, dimensional cut blocks, slabs and tile. View samples.
22. Victor Oolitic Stone Company
    Located in Bloomington, the company supplies Indiana limestone. Read about quarry blocks, slabs, veneers and tiles.

    Wood

1. Black Walnut Hardwood Lumber
   Pennsylvania supplier offers cherry, oak, maple, chestnut and Douglas fir for woodcarvers, woodworkers and carpenters. Find hardwood statistics.
2. Brad Oren Sculpture Supplies
   Features stone, wood and clay tools and materials, as well as abrasives. Offers contact information.
3. Redwood Burl
   Sells slabs, blanks and blocks of all sizes and shapes to furniture designers and sculptors. View products and prices.
4. William Kreysler and Associates
   Designs, engineers and manufactures composites used for architectural ornamentation and sculptural enlargement. Find FAQs and a glossary.

Tools

1. Alec Tiranti
   Features sculptors' tools, material and studio equipment. View the product list, and read the history of the English company.
2. American Woodcarvers Emporium
   Features tools and supplies for woodcarving, including chisels, knives, gloves, vises, and books. Peruse merchandise.
3. Beaver Dam Decoys and Carving Supplies
   Cortland, Ohio company offers carving supplies and woods. Check the product list and find directions to the store.
4. Bonny Doon Engineering
   Offers equipment for jewelers and metalsmiths. Check the workshop schedule, visit the hydraulic die-forming forum, or look at the catalog.
5. Christian J. Hummel Company
   Specializes in woodcarving and pyrography supplies. Discover new products, order a catalog, and find clearance items.
6. Compleat Sculptor
   Offers materials, supplies, tools, and services to sculptors. Print a catalog, place an order, and check for sale items.
7. De Hazelaar Art Supplies
   Find a wide range of products including modeling, woodcarving, sculpting, and stonecarving tools, as well as materials. Browse the catalog.
8. Diefenbacher Tools
   Offers fine-edge tools for wood craftsmen. Shop for carving tools, chisels, paring tools and sharpening equipment.
9. Dieter Schmid
   German tool company offers a selection of woodcarving instruments. Read about the Stubai carving tools, Japanese knives, scalpels, and chisels.
10. Dremel
    Develops and manufactures compact power tools for craftsmen. Browse the product list, read a company history, and follow do-it-yourself guides.
11. Ivan Whillock Studio
    Faribault wood-carver displays his sculptures and reliefs, and offers a bio. Download a pattern, get a map to the studio, or shop for supplies.
12. King Arthurs Tools
    Sells patented chainsaw products for wood and ice carving. View a RealPlayer demonstration video and locate hardwood sources.
13. Loveland Academy of Fine Arts
    Retail store and mail-order catalog offers sculpting supplies and fine-art books. Enter the monthly drawing for a free gift certificate.
14. Perfect Touch
    Order handmade tools for sculpting and detailing miniature figurines. For anyone who needs a one millimeter spatula or contouring spoons.
15. Renaissance Stone
    Northern California supply source for stone sculptors offers carving stones, tools, abrasives, and books. Look at the catalog.
16. Sculpture House
    Manufacturer of sculpture tools and materials displays its catalog. Look for plaster, steel, wax, woodcarving, stone carving, and modeling tools.
17. Sculpture House Casting
    Find product descriptions, special offers, and news about tools and supplies for stone carving, wood carving, and clay modeling.
18. Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers Supply
    View a list of products including wood and blanks, or shop for classes at the Smoky Mountain School of Woodcarving.
19. Woodcrafts and Supplies
    Offers a large inventory of woodworking products, tools and supplies for wholesale and retail. Browse through the catalog.

Training

1. Academy of Art College
   Offers a 35-class curriculum in Fine Arts Sculpture. Read about the facilities, read faculty profiles, and look at student portfolios.
2. Art Institute of Chicago
   Sculpture department supports traditional media and also encourages development of conceptual work. Meet the faculty.
3. Carving Studio & Sculpture Center
   Vermont nonprofit studio hosts workshops and visiting sculptors, lists instructor biographies, and displays a photo gallery.
4. Cleveland Institute of Art
   Peruse the list of sculpture courses offered and visit the gallery to view student work.
5. Eastern Michigan University
   Offers beginning, advanced, and graduate sculpture classes in mediums including modeling, mold-making, and wood and stone carving. View courses.
6. Kanazawa College of Art
   View graduate works, read the sculpture program description, scan subjects, and meet the faculty.
7. National College of Art and Design
   Read an overview of the school's Dept. of Sculpture, which retains its basic emphasis on metal, clay, plastics, wood, and stone.
8. Northport High School Sculpture - New York
   Sculpture teacher displays students' work, offers a step-by-step explanation of the waste-cast molding process, and lists award winners.
9. Peterson's Education Center - Sculpture
   Education resource compiles a list of schools offering degrees in sculpture. Access 148 four-year colleges with virtual tours and descriptions.
10. Rice University - The Sculpture Lab
    Read about safety, emergency procedures, and courses. Provides a list of material, supply, and service providers in Houston.
11. School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    Describes courses and seminars offered for studio and degree programs in sculpture. Download the application or request a catalog.
12. Scottish Sculpture Workshop
    Read the mission statement of this facility for sculptors, and explore artist bios and art exhibits. Located northwest of Aberdeen in Huntly.
13. Tareitanga Sculpture Symposium
    Sculptural symposium hosts artists working in limestone, marble, or harder stone. Find registration, application guidelines, and an artist list.
14. Tulane University - Newcomb Art Department
    Read the history of the Newcomb Sculpture Foundry, and learn about offerings in metal casting, forging, and woodshop and carving.
15. University of Idaho
    Sculpture Department posts course syllabi, project examples, and faculty bios for the undergraduate and graduate programs. Learn how to apply.
16. University of Michigan - School of Art and Design
    Sculpture Department offers beginning, intermediate, and advanced courses. Read about the graduate program and facilities.
17. University of Minnesota - Sculpture Foundry
    Offers a QuickTime panorama. Read about molding processes, long-term research projects, fellows in residence, and the Annual Minnesota Iron Pour.
18. University of Tennessee in Knoxville
    Sculpture department offers instruction in three-dimensional art from foundation to the graduate level. Read about facilities and meet faculty.
19. Virginia Commonwealth University
    Read sculpture department's mission statement, check the undergraduate bulletin, visit the faculty gallery, and learn about admissions.