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SOCIETY FOR INCLUSIVE BLACKSMITHS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is made possible by the Society for Inclusive Blacksmiths to increase accountability within the craft and to support diversity in the field of blacksmithing. The SIBs scholarship is available to individuals from historically marginalized groups, which includes anyone who identifies as BIPOC, LGBTQA+, female, or disabled. The SIBs Scholarship will award up to $1000 to cover class tuition and materials of a Metal Museum blacksmithing class. Scholarship funds may also support travel to and from Memphis or lodging fees during the participant’s time in Memphis.* The amount of the award will be determined based on the applicant's request. You must be 18 or older to receive the scholarship. Preference is given to applicants who have not received a Metal Museum scholarship before. An applicant who has previously received a Metal Museum scholarship must wait a full scholarship cycle before applying again.
Scholarship recipients will be asked to write a short statement regarding the impact of the scholarship on their practice at the conclusion of the class. The statement and a photo of the recipient and/or their work will be used in social media posts by SIB and the Metal Museum (alternative arrangements can be made if the recipient wishes to remain anonymous).​
CARLSEN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
The Carlsen Family Scholarship will award up to $1000 to cover registration fees for Metal Museum education opportunities - which include but are not limited to classes, workshops, or conferences - hosted by and at the Metal Museum. Scholarship funds may also support travel to and from Memphis or lodging fees during the participant’s time in Memphis.* The amount of the award will be determined based on the applicant's request.
Scholarships are available to students or emerging artists age 25 or younger with a desire to pursue a career in metalsmithing. Preference is given to applicants who have not received a Metal Museum scholarship before. An applicant who has previously received a Metal Museum scholarship must wait a full scholarship cycle before applying again.
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Please note that scholarship recipients are expected to provide documentation of their experience to the Museum. This could be a written or oral report about the experience, a blog post or newsletter essay, or documenting the experience with four pre-approved social media posts that are shared with the Metal Museum for reposting.
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CARLSEN MASTER CLASS SCHOLARSHIP
The Carlsen Master Class Scholarship is only for students interested in taking the Master Class with Pete Braspenninx in March 2025. Only one scholarship is offered; it covers the cost of the class and includes lodging for the duration of the workshop. This scholarship provides an opportunity for a beginning blacksmith or emerging artist to work alongside professionals in the field. This scholarship is open to anyone 18 years of age or older who is in the early stages of their education in blacksmithing. Affiliation with an accredited institution is not required. Applicants should have a basic familiarity with blacksmithing tools and processes.