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SIBS 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 underrepresented people in the field of metalworking and blacksmithing, which includes, but is not limited to, anyone who identifies as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, female, or disabled. The SIBs Scholarship covers the cost of class tuition and materials for a Metal Museum blacksmithing class. 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.
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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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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 the Metal Museum (alternative arrangements can be made if the recipient wishes to remain anonymous).
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