SIU Sculpture Scratch Block Fundraiser
Date/Time
Date(s) - 10/21/2026 - 11/07/2026
12:00 am
Location
SIU Art Foundry
Categories
The sculpture program and student organization, Critical Forum, will offer pre-sale scratch
blocks until the day of the iron pour. Interested individuals can purchase them at the Art
Foundry located at 1520 W Pleasant Hill Rd., on Mondays from 12-4 pm, Wednesdays from
11:30 am-3:30 pm, Fridays from 11 am-3 pm, and Sundays from 12-3 pm. The sale of blocks will end at 10 am on the day of the pour.
The iron pour will be held on Saturday, November 7th, 11 am – 3 pm. Scratch blocks are
limited to 30 this year.
Prices range from $20 to $30. We ask that individuals please bring the exact dollar amount.
Supporters can pick up their cast artworks on any of the days and times listed, beginning
Friday, November 13th.
For questions, they can email Alex Lopez at alxlpz@siu.edu or follow us on Instagram
@siucsculpture for updates.
For further information you may contact Caitlin Marx sgallery@siu.edu 618-453-7548
Mission Statement
Emphasizing excellence, The School of Art and Design’s Surplus Gallery at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale is a progressive
venue encouraging experimental ventures dedicated to the enrichment of cultural life on campus, in the community, and throughout
southern Illinois. The gallery primarily serves the needs of the University community, which includes students, faculty and visiting
artists.
The Surplus Gallery is located in the Studio Arts building also known as the Glove Factory on the corner of South
Washington and College Street.