APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Metal Museum offers short-term internships and two-year residency opportunities to blacksmiths, foundry artists, and repair specialists. These positions offer artists invaluable experiential learning that is meant to expand their professional and practical skills. Responsibilities include the production of commissioned works, assistance with educational programming, participation in national conferences, on-site demonstrations, daily interaction with museum visitors, and shop maintenance.


2025-2027 Smithy Apprenticeship
Applications due 1/28/25
With Notification by 2/13/25

2025-2027 Foundry Apprenticeship
Applications due 2/4/25
With Notification by 2/20/25
For more information, please contact our Metals Shop Coordinator, Jeannie Tomlinson Saltmarsh, at jeannie@metalmuseum.org