Why the world's artists gather in Walla Walla

The Walla Walla Foundry is producing internationally acclaimed artwork and a new vibe in the foothills of Washington's Blue Mountains.
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The Walla Walla Foundry cast the skeletal figure and the door for Matthew Day Jackson's bunker, Hauta, 2012.

The Walla Walla Foundry is producing internationally acclaimed artwork and a new vibe in the foothills of Washington's Blue Mountains.

On a cool, overcast July morning, Dylan Farnum receives his guests in the work clothes of a foundryman.

Mr. Farnum, who the Seattle Times called a George Clooney look-alike, is president of the Walla Walla Foundry. The art powerhouse, located in the foothills of Washington’s Blue Mountains, is quietly earning an international reputation.

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Greg Shaw

Greg Shaw

Greg Shaw is a senior director in Microsoft’s strategy group.