Like all museums, the Metal Museum inspires creativity through art. However, the Metal Museum also has the unique opportunity to inspire creativity through active art making and insights into the artistic process. Through programs for youth, adults, museum visitors, and artists of all experience levels, the Museum educates and inspires thousands of visitors each year.

When you Fund the Fire, your donation is immediately put to work to ensure these moments of inspiration and creativity remain accessible to all. From Shelby County School students to emerging artists to the Museum's apprentices, your support ensures that no matter the learner's background, a valuable and exciting experience is available to them.

$1,000 can provide a current Metal Museum apprentice with an immersive educational experience, such as participation in international conferences, classes at peer organizations to learn new skills, or one-on-one experiences with master artists.

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Like all museums, the Metal Museum inspires creativity through art. However, the Metal Museum also has the unique opportunity to inspire creativity through active art making and insights into the artistic process. Through programs for youth, adults, museum visitors, and artists of all experience levels, the Museum educates and inspires thousands of visitors each year.

When you Fund the Fire, your donation is immediately put to work to ensure these moments of inspiration and creativity remain accessible to all. From Shelby County School students to emerging artists to the Museum's apprentices, your support ensures that no matter the learner's background, a valuable and exciting experience is available to them.

$250 can provide a scholarship for a student to attend one of the Museum's annual conferences. Scholarships typically provide registration fees for the general conference and special workshop, as well as material fees.

Thank you for Funding the Fire!

Like all museums, the Metal Museum inspires creativity through art. However, the Metal Museum also has the unique opportunity to inspire creativity through active art making and insights into the artistic process. Through programs for youth, adults, museum visitors, and artists of all experience levels, the Museum educates and inspires thousands of visitors each year.

When you Fund the Fire, your donation is immediately put to work to ensure these moments of inspiration and creativity remain accessible to all. From Shelby County School students to emerging artists to the Museum's apprentices, your support ensures that no matter the learner's background, a valuable and exciting experience is available to them.

$100 can provide a scholarship for a student to attend one of the Museum's two-hour classes. These classes often provide an introduction to a new process or technique for the student.

Thank you for Funding the Fire!

Like all museums, the Metal Museum inspires creativity through art. However, the Metal Museum also has the unique opportunity to inspire creativity through active art making and insights into the artistic process. Through programs for youth, adults, museum visitors, and artists of all experience levels, the Museum educates and inspires thousands of visitors each year.

When you Fund the Fire, your donation is immediately put to work to ensure these moments of inspiration and creativity remain accessible to all. From Shelby County School students to emerging artists to the Museum's apprentices, your support ensures that no matter the learner's background, a valuable and exciting experience is available to them.

$50 can support one weekend metalsmithing demonstration in the onsite Metals Studios. Demonstrations provide visitors with a glimpse at how artwork on display is made.

Thank you for Funding the Fire!

Like all museums, the Metal Museum inspires creativity through art. However, the Metal Museum also has the unique opportunity to inspire creativity through active art making and insights into the artistic process. Through programs for youth, adults, museum visitors, and artists of all experience levels, the Museum educates and inspires thousands of visitors each year.

When you Fund the Fire, your donation is immediately put to work to ensure these moments of inspiration and creativity remain accessible to all. From Shelby County School students to emerging artists to the Museum's apprentices, your support ensures that no matter the learner's background, a valuable and exciting experience is available to them.

$25 can provide two Shelby County School District students with a free tour and demonstration experience at the Metal Museum.

Thank you for Funding the Fire!