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Program Period
Program Details
Benefits
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Monthly living stipend of $1,875 -
Medical, dental, and optional vision insurance (employee paid) -
Worker's compensation -
Paid and annual leave -
Access to shared studio facilities (24 hour access to blacksmith shop and foundry) -
Basic woodshop; design lab; foundry; blacksmith shop; repair and restoration lab
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Private bedroom in shared house -
Secure parking onsite -
Wi-Fi in designated spaces -
Up to three (3) apprentices living onsite -
Up to $1,250 to be applied to educational opportunities outside of the Museum
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Leadership role in organizing and participating in an annual group exhibition, under guidance of Museum staff -
Design and production of Museum commissioned projects under guidance of Shop Foreman -
Assistance with educational programs, including classes, school, and summer programs -
Weekly onsite demonstrations -
Daily interaction with museum visitors -
Assistance during exhibition change -
Assistance during events, including set up and break down -
Shop maintenance and cleaning -
Participation in all Museum events including openings, lectures, and artist talks
Eligibility
- Artists not currently enrolled in an academic program at the time requested apprenticeship would take place
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Must have received BFA in Metalworking, Sculpture, or comparable training and experience -
Must have experience with forging techniques, welding, and steel fabrication -
Able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds -
Must be able to speak basic English -
Pass a background check
What You Need to Apply
A full application includes the following:
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Resume or curriculum vitae -
Letter of interest, outlining your specific interest in apprenticing at the Metal Museum and how program participation will affect your practice -
Three letters of reference -
A PDF with least 20 images of recent work that includes: -
One (1) image per page with the title, date completed, materials, size, and attributions listed - Work that displays a wide range of techniques and scale (e.g. personal work, sculptural, and architectural)
- You may include work that you have meaningfully participated in making, but you did not design, with appropriate credit to the shop/artist and designer
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Goals
By the end of two years, the apprentice will be competent in small and large scale forging techniques; be able to operate power hammers, welders, and other shop equipment; and be able to design and produce architectural and sculptural work. The apprentice will be exposed to a wide variety of art and artisans, will have the opportunity to meet and work with prominent blacksmiths from across the country, and will have experience teaching students of all ages.