Once known as the “Hardest Working River in the World,” the Monongahela River was responsible for much of Pittsburgh’s early commercial and industrial success—even centuries before it earned that moniker!… Continue Reading The Hardest Working River Tour
Don't miss this unique opportunity to work with figurative artist Jeannie McGuire! This five-day figurative painting workshop is an immersive experience into the regions’ industrial heritage. Fittingly, the workshop takes… Continue Reading Figurative Design in Industry Workshop
Join Rivers of Steel in celebrating industrial arts and American craft at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! This one-of-kind extravaganza invites audiences of all ages to celebrate the industrial arts and American… Continue Reading 2023 Festival of Combustion
“What we start to see in this collection is Vanka as an observer, Vanka as a laborer, artist as laborer, who takes the time to look, to investigate and to… Continue Reading Gledaj! The Gaze of Maxo Vanka Closing Reception
Join Rivers of Steel for the 2024 Intercollegiate Iron Pour and create lifelong connections with others in the metal arts community and cast iron at the historic Carrie Blast Furnaces!… Continue Reading 2024 Intercollegiate Iron Pour
Blacksmiths from the tristate area convene for the Hammer-In Festival in Greene County! Blacksmiths from the tristate area convene for the Hammer-In Festival in Greene County! This annual event occurs… Continue Reading Hammer-In Festival
While iron production may have stopped at the Carrie Blast Furnaces in 1982, the era of Carrie as an artistic muse was just beginning. Discover how creatives, from guerrilla artists… Continue Reading Arts & Grounds Tour
(Six-day Workshop) Monday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Visiting artist information is forthcoming. This workshop features extended shop time onsite at the Carrie Blast Furnaces and in-depth instruction… Continue Reading Weeklong Iron Intensive
Experience molten iron at the Carrie Blast Furnaces! Ever wonder what the process looks like to cast molten iron? Well, here is your chance! Bring some friends to the Carrie… Continue Reading Iron Casting Spectator Event
Choose your own adventure on this photo safari! Join Rivers of Steel at dusk for a unique photo safari that explores the Carrie Blast Furnaces during twilight. Witness the beauty… Continue Reading Sunset Photo Safari at the Carrie Blast Furnaces
