Episode 55 | Jim Buonaccorsi & LeeAnn Mitchell | Don't Forget about the Art

Howdy Folks, Welcome to The podCAST IRON.  My name is Laura Elizabeth Mullen and on this podcast I interview members of the cast iron art community in order to inspire, educate and spread ideas about iron casting and cast iron art. 

So, a little about today's guests, Jim Buonaccorsi — everyone calls him as Jimbo, he is an iron casting sculptor, educator, as well as Professor Emeritus from Lamar Dodd School of Art's sculpture department at the University of Georgia.

LeeAnn Mitchell is an independent artist, and she is the President and CEO of LeeAnn Mitchell Arts, Inc.

This episode is dedicated to Monica Thomeczek Dare.  She is and forever will be deeply missed.

This episode is brought to you by our top sponsors:

• 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 and follow them on Instagram: @slossmetalarts
• Isaac Sandoval & The Skillet – Las Vegas New Mexico's premier Art-bar and restaurant, serving delicious contemporary New Mexican comfort food and inspired cocktails.  Established in 2012 when owner Isaac Sandoval made a 300lb cast iron skillet as performative art work - over the years it has evolved into what it is today, a full brick and mortar restaurant serving delicious food.  And just next door to the restaurant is The Skillet Studio where Isaac creates amazing works of art. If you are an Instagram or TikToc user then you should follow @giantskillet and @giantskilletcreateve to keep tabs on what's going down with Isaac and The Skillet

Great thanks to our other top Patreon supporters:

• Michael Ebeling
• Steven Reider
• Eric W. Stephenson - https://www.ericwstephenson.com
• Greg Volker

Watch the episode video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N8o0Lv_H140

Watch Jim Buonaccorsi's Retrospective Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N8o0Lv_H140

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