Prato is on the forefront of revolutionizing the ornamental iron industry with the conceptualization of this new gallery, which is one of the largest in the world and features notional rooms displaying the types of ornamental iron gadgets available. As the creative mind behind the ironwork, Prato has signed his name to signature gallery items. Creations by Prato, original pieces, are available for purchase.

Prato oversees all daily operations including conceptualizing, creating and designing iron reations with a staff of more than 40 craftsmen.

A Las Vegas resident since 1965, Prato has worked in the iron industry for more than 32 years.

Artistic Iron Works belongs to the Better Business Bureau. Prato is a member of the National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA), an organization formed in 1958. He is also strongly committed to improving the industry through education and advocacy work.

Tom Prato is the proprietor of Artistic Iron Works, a $4 million state-of the-art ornamental iron gallery. The freestanding building is located within the Downtown Las Vegas Art District at 105 West Charleston Boulevard.

Prato has two daughters, one son, two granddaughters and one grandson.