In Berlin, apprentice creates lifelong memories
By Savannah Smith I am very thankful to the Metal Museum for the opportunity to go to and represent them at the International Conference...
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Sep 19, 20221 min read
"Blues Bird" soars once more
"Hope" is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul - Emily Dickinson When Blues Bird outside the Cossitt Library in Downtown...
DarLinda Wright
Sep 2, 20222 min read
Exploring Memphis History: From Artisans to Artists
A first-hand account of the exhibit, From Artisans to Artists: African American Metal Workers in Memphis.
Metal Museum
Aug 1, 20222 min read
The giving tree
A commissioned project takes more work than many may realize, especially if it is a large piece like the Harding Academy donor tree. This...
Metal Museum
Jul 13, 20222 min read
When a hammer is more than a tool
Like Thor’s Mjölnir (or Jane Foster’s, if you are staying current with superhero cinematic happenings), a hammer is rife with symbolism...
Metal Museum
Jun 28, 20222 min read
For these teens, the future is theirs for the making
"What do you want to be when you grow up?" You hit a certain age when this question crops up more and more. And it's OK to not have a...
Brooke Garcia
Mar 12, 20215 min read
Inside the Collection: Mary Ann Scherr and #5WomenArtists
“Jewelry is not just fashion or fad for Mary Ann Scherr, it is a way of life. As jeweler, teacher, and pioneer in methods for working...
Metal Museum
Feb 2, 20214 min read
Q&A with Alicia Goodwin, Museum Store Artist and Owner of Lingua Nigra
The Metal Museum Blog will be spotlighting Museum Store artists, guest demonstrators, makers, and all who are part of the Metal Museum...
Metal Museum
Oct 4, 20203 min read
Inside the Collection: J.G. Braun Company
The J.G. Braun Company was an architectural, ornamental metal business specializing in producing architectural ironwork.
Metal Museum
Aug 26, 20204 min read
My Experience as the Metal Museum's 2020 Arts Intern
My name is Theresa Smith, and I was the Metal Museum's Summer 2020 Arts Intern.
Nancy Cook
May 18, 20204 min read
Beyond the Gallery: Yukie Osumi
The exhibition currently on display in the Metal Museum’s Gasparrini Galleries is Tradition of Excellence: Japanese Techniques in...
Ariana Sellers
Apr 24, 20203 min read
Teaching the Next Generation: The Soulsville Metals Collaborative
About the Program The Soulsville Metals Collaborative (SMC) is a partnership between Knowledge Quest and the Metal Museum for high school...
Metal Museum
Apr 14, 20202 min read
6 Ways to Keep in Touch with the Metal Museum!
Our gates may be closed, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy the Metal Museum without leaving your house. We encourage all our...
Metal Museum
Apr 14, 20208 min read
Repurposing and Upcycling Found Objects in Art - #EarthDay50
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, we are sharing a few artists from our Permanent Collection that feature repurposed materials
Brooke Garcia
Mar 25, 20206 min read
Inside the Collection: Helen Shirk and #5WomenArtists
To finish the Metal Museum’s month-long celebration of Women’s History Month and our participation in the #5WomenArtists campaign,...
Lyah Thomas
Feb 21, 20203 min read
Taro Asano + Swordsmithing
Our next visiting artist and master swordsmith Fusataro ‘Taro’ Asano began making blades at the age of 13. At the end of February, Asano...
Brooke Garcia
Jan 24, 20206 min read
Inside the Collection: David Pimentel
"David Pimentel was an active and highly visible member of the metalsmithing community. ...His presence was immense, and he will...
Brooke Garcia
Dec 22, 20194 min read
Inside the Collection: Paul and Heiner Zimmermann
Paul Zimmermann (German, b. 1939) has about 67 years of experience and is considered one of the first German blacksmiths to create...
Metal Museum
Dec 16, 20193 min read
Let's Talk Shop: Jim Masterson
By Robert Fairchild, Arts Intern in Marketing For the past 19 years, Jim Masterson has worked as the Metal Museum’s lead designer and...
Metal Museum
Nov 27, 20194 min read
Let's Talk Shop: Metals Education
By Robert Fairchild, Arts Intern in Marketing Teaching the public about fine metal art is an important part of the Metal Museum’s...
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