Vandalia Bronze

Vandalia Bronze by Jamie Lester creates commissioned bronze sculptures, public monuments, and fine art from concept through installation. Based in Morgantown, the workshop is also home to the Nampara Arts Cooperative, which supports ceramic artists with rentable studio space, specialized equipment, kilns, and public instruction.

Lester’s award-winning work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. His prominent public commissions include monuments honoring Don Knotts, Jerry West, Davy Crockett, and George Steinbrenner, as well as work for Brooklyn’s Wall of Remembrance. Together, Vandalia Bronze’s craftsmanship and community involvement reflect the enduring strength of art made in West Virginia.