Yale School of Art

New Haven, CT

The Yale School of Art has a long and distinguished history of training artists of the highest caliber. It provides students with intellectually informed, hands-on instruction in the practice of an array of visual arts media within the context of a liberal arts university. Yale was the first institution of higher learning to successfully integrate a studio-based education into such a broad pedagogical framework.

The FCI-supported upgrade will convert the school’s gas-powered foundry to an induction-powered system, using cleaner, more efficient equipment. The transition away from gas will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption, lower operational costs, and establish a sustainable approach to metal casting, ensuring long-term environmental and artistic benefits.

Milestones

• Approximate 50 percent decrease overall in energy and water consumption (and thereby a significant increase in money savings) due to the unit’s recirculation design

• Modernize foundry facility to make it more energy-efficient and environmentally responsible while maintaining the highest standards of artistic production

• Provide a sustainable, state-of-the-art space for metal casting

• Ensure that future generations of artists can create while minimizing their environmental footprint