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PHOTOGRAPHY POLICY VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM Visitors may take personal photographs everywhere except the Museum Store, unless otherwise noted. Professional photography is by appointment only and is restricted to outside areas only. We strongly suggest that sessions be scheduled at least one week in advance to make sure the desired area is available. One free photography session is included with a wedding grounds rental. For mor information call (901) 774-6380 or email info@metalmuseum.org . ANNUAL FEE FOR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS For an annual fee of $250 (Donor Level), professional photographers/videographers become members of the Metal Museum and have access to the grounds for photo/video shoots for a period of one year. Annual Fee includes: Unlimited photography/video shoots Free admission for two (2) assistants Free admission for photographer Free admission for up to ten (10) individuals ONE-TIME FEE If the photographer/videographer is not a Donor member, there is a fee of $75 per photo shoot. (Please note: fee must be paid at least one week in advance, for a two-hour photo shoot.) ​ One-Time Fee includes: One time photography/ video shoot Free admission for two (2) assistants Free admission for photographer Free admission for up to ten (10) individuals Maximum length of session: Two (2) hours PERMITTED AREAS Gazebo, Lawns, Front Stairs of Library, Museum Gates. No interior photography. REFUNDS Full Refunds will be given for cancellations made by noon (12pm) the day before the shoot or if the photo session is cancelled due to inclement weather. For cancellations made after the deadline, half of the total fee will be refunded. Commercial Photography & Video is defined as: Photographs/videos involving props, changes of clothing or more equipment than a tripod and standard flash. Photos/videos that will be posted for sale on the internet/portfolio, used in print for art sale, used to advertise goods or services otherwise published. Photograph/video sessions involving a group larger than five people or involving a paid photographer. Wedding, model, and professional or otherwise commercial photography/video. Personal Photography & Video is defined as: Using a non-paid photographer/ videographer, requiring no change of clothing and using no more than one tripod, flash and camera. Photographer and the rest of the party must pay admission before photographing on the grounds.

CORPORATE PARTNERS Share in the Metal Museum’s vision to preserve, promote, and advance the art and craft of fine metalwork by becoming a corporate partner. Corporate partners are vital in supporting the Museum’s artistic and educational programming, both onsite and in the community. Corporate sponsors underwrite specific programs, such as exhibitions, events, education programs, and engagement programs. Corporate benefit packages can be developed to best suit the needs of you and your company. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities best aligned with your organization’s goals, contact Madison Miller at madison@metalmuseum.org or call (901) 774-6380 SPONSORSHIPS

MEMBERSHIP When you join the Metal Museum, you join a special community of like-minded artists and supporters of the field of metal arts. Your involvement is critical to the success of the Museum's programs and mission each year. Enrich your life and the lives of others by becoming a member today! ​BENEFITS FOR ALL MEMBERS ​​ Unlimited, free admission to the Museum for one year Recognition as a Metal Museum member Subscription to all Metal Museum mailings and e-mailings — including Museum calendars, newsletters, and more Discounts on event tickets Invitations to members-only events 10% discount on Museum Store purchases JOIN OR RENEW Choose the membership that's right for you! Senior – $30 Core membership benefits for one adult, age 62 and up. Student – $30 Core membership benefits for one student. Must present student ID at time of registration. Individual – $50 Core membership benefits for one adult. Dual – $65 Core membership benefits for two adults, or one named adult and one guest per visit. Family – $75 Core membership benefits for two adults, or one named adult and one guest per visit PLUS all children or grandchildren under age 18. Senior – $30 Core membership benefits for one adult, age 62 and up. Student – $30 Core membership benefits for one student. Must present student ID at time of registration. Individual – $50 Core membership benefits for one adult. Dual – $65 Core membership benefits for two adults, or one named adult and one guest per visit. Family – $75 Core membership benefits for two adults, or one named adult and one guest per visit PLUS all children or grandchildren under age 18. Senior – $30 Core membership benefits for one adult, age 62 and up. Student – $30 Core membership benefits for one student. Must present student ID at time of registration. Individual – $50 Core membership benefits for one adult. Dual – $65 Core membership benefits for two adults, or one named adult and one guest per visit. Family – $75 Core membership benefits for two adults, or one named adult and one guest per visit PLUS all children or grandchildren under age 18. For questions or more information regarding membership at the Metal Museum, please contact Director of Development & Communications, Madison Miller, at madison@metalmuseum.org or (901) 774-6380

FORGING ON THE RIVER The difficult decision has been made to cancel the 2020 Forging on the River Conference and the Auction. Due to unforeseen travel restrictions in response to COVID-19, it is impossible for our visiting artist, Heiner Zimmerman, to attend and instruct as planned. ABOUT THE CONFERENCE ​ Forging on the River is a weekend conference with a pre-conference workshop hosted by the Metal Museum. In addition to the chance to learn from an internationally recognized Master Blacksmith, Forging on the River provides metalsmiths and enthusiasts the opportunity to network, exchange ideas and work collaboratively on projects, all while enjoying the Museum's exhibitions and grounds. The Metal Museum is honored to host Heiner Zimmerman as our 2020 Forging on the River guest demonstrator. ​ Register for the pre-conference workshop to work alongside Zimmermann, creating a collaborative team sculpture while learning new blacksmithing techniques. Or register for the general conference, which features blacksmithing demonstrations, a slide lecture, and opportunities to interact with Zimmermann along with other artists from across the country. GUEST DEMONSTRATOR Heiner Zimmermann is a second generation German blacksmith. His father, Paul Zimmermann, had his works published and thus influenced American and European blacksmiths throughout the 70's and 80's. It was through working with his father and uncle that Heiner had the unique opportunity to meet and work with leading smiths around the world including Hermann Gradinger of Germany, Olaf Punt of Norway, Alfred Habermann of the Czech Republic, Alan Evans of England, and Jeffrey Funk of the USA. ​ He completed his academic studies with a Master’s Degree in art and did additional studies in welding and restoration. His knowledge and skill led to a professorship at University Gothenburg Sweden which, like Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is one of only a few colleges in the world to offer advanced art degrees with a focus on blacksmithing. CONFERENCE PRICING PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP* | $500 (conference included with workshop registration) SOLD OUT | lunch and dinner included GENERAL CONFERENCE | $200 Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and one Dinner + Auction ticket are provided with General Conference registration. Extra Dinner + Auction tickets are available for purchase. $200 Early bird registration until Feb. 29 $225 after Mar. 1 Limited spaces available. GENERAL CONFERENCE STUDENT | $175 *General Conference registration is included when you register for the Pre-Conference Workshop. REGISTER NOW Click here to view the CONFERENCE SCHEDULE PRESENTED BY FORGING ON THE RIVER DINNER + AUCTION APRIL 4 BUY TICKETS DONATE TO THE AUCTION Interested in donating to this year's auction? Click the link below to donate today! DONATE NOW FRIENDS OF FORGING ON THE RIVER ​ Friends of Forging on the River supplement conference fees and help present a one-of-a-kind opportunity for participants to learn from and work alongside an internationally recognized blacksmith. In addition, Friends of Forging on the River help ensure that all proceeds from the Dinner + Auction benefit Museum programming throughout the year. BECOME A FRIEND BECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR

TRIBUTARIES: MAR. 15 – SEP. 27, 2020 Keeler Gallery SOPHIE GLENN RUST NEVER SLEEPS “I want my designs to challenge what makes furniture recognizable. I employ traditional furniture forms and methods of making but make slight alterationsor integrate contrasting elements that promote user engagement and investigation.” –SOPHIE GLENN Sophie Glenn is a furniture maker and metal worker from New York City, NY. She received her MFA in Furniture Design and Woodworking from San Diego State University (San Diego, CA) in 2017 and has worked as a metal fabricator and welder for independent businesses across the country. In her series, “Rust Never Sleeps,” Sophie challenges traditional norms in furniture making through her use of material and color. Designs, which appear at first to be made of wood, are revealed to be fabricated in steel. Sophie’s work charges the audience to abandon our preconceived notions and to look more closely before drawing conclusions. GALLERY GUIDE VIRTUAL ARTIST TALK THURSDAY, APRIL 2 Facebook Live Photo by Carol Ventura WATCH NOW Derived from the Museum’s location along the Mississippi, as well as from the focus of the exhibition series, Tributaries features artists whose work is beginning to have a significant impact on the metal arts community. ONGOING EXHIBITION & PROGRAMMING SUPPORT Windgate Charitable Foundation Hyde Family Foundations ONGOING OPERATIONAL SUPPORT ArtsMemphis Tennessee Arts Commission

SCULPTURE GARDEN Wander the Metal Museum's 3.2 acres of land filled with original sculpture by artists across the world. The Museum's sculpture garden includes over 20 pieces of sculpture ranging from simple yard art to more abstract metalwork. Listen to the clips below for an audio tour of the works on the Metal Museum grounds. 00:00 / 01:14 AUDIO TOUR History of our Neighborhood 1600s – 1960s 00:00 / 01:46 History of the Grounds and the U.S. Marine Hospital 1881 – 1965 00:00 / 01:42 History of the Museum 1976 – Present Day 00:00 / 01:19 10th Anniversary Gates, 1989 Various Artists, Design by Richard Quinnell (English, b. 1940) Forged steel and scrollwork frame with 23k gold leaf Permanent Collection, Gift of the Artists, 2014.2 00:00 / 01:27 Kinetic Sculpture , 1984 L. Brent Kington (American, 1934-2013) Stainless steel Permanent Collection, Gift of the Artist, 1999.4.1 00:00 / 01:24 Anchored Candy No. 6 (Cleo) , 2014 Vivian Beer (American, b. 1977) Steel, automotive paint, gun blue patina Permanent Collection, Gift of the Artist and Repair Days 2018 Collection Sponsors, 2018.53.1 00:00 / 01:19 Sacred Nature/Sacred Culture II , 1999 Wayne Potratz (American, b. 1942) Cast Iron Permanent Collection, Gift of the Artist, 2018.4.1 00:00 / 01:37 ABANA Sculpture Walk Simon Benetton (Italian, 1933-2016), Punto d'Incontro , 1984 Alfred Habermann (Czech, 1930-2008), Untitled , 1984 Stuart Hill (American, b. 1943), Mollusk , 1982 Serge Marchal (French, b. 1944), Pelican , 1984 Antony Robinson (English, b. 1935), Winged Figure , 1984 00:00 / 00:52 Big Chicken Gate , 1982 Richard Quinnell (English, b. 1940) Mild steel, paint Permanent Collection, Gift of the Artist, 2009.2.1 00:00 / 01:08 Everyone Thirst , 2012 Ira Hill (American, b. 1974) Cast iron, earthwork Permanent Collection, Gift of the Artist, 2012.8.1 00:00 / 01:09 Nova Scotia Boat , 1978 Bernie Hosey (Canadian, 1948-2012) Cor-ten steel Permanent Collection, Gift of Jim and Judy Wallace, 1999.2.1 00:00 / 01:15 Goodbye , 2005 Dominice Gilbert (American, b. 1980) Cast iron Permanent Collection, Gift of the Artist, 2006.1.1 00:00 / 01:01 The Friendship Bridge , 2000 Various Artists led by Fred Borcherdt (American, b. 1939), Concept by Manfred Bredohl (German, 1944-2002) Forged, fabricated steel Gift of ABANA 00:00 / 01:35 Out of Chaos, Let Reason Prevail , 1998 Gregory Elliott (American, b. 1955) Steel Permanent Collection, Gift of the Artist, 1999.3.1 00:00 / 00:46 Gasparilla Bench , 1991 Gordon Chandler (American, b. 1953) Reclaimed materials, new steel, stainless steel, paint Permanent Collection, Gift of Wil and Sally Hergenrader, 1991.14.1 00:00 / 00:50 Metal Museum Bench , 2012 Various Artists led by Alfred Bullermann, (German, b. 1961) Mild Steel Permanent Collection 00:00 / 01:07 Ideas , 2006 Doug Hendrickson (American, 1938-2007) Cor-ten steel, bronze, stone Permanent Collection, Gift of the Artist, 2006.6.1 00:00 / 01:24 Discovery , 2010 Logan Hirsh (American, b. 1979) Forged and fabricated steel Permanent Collection, Gift of the Artist, 2012.10.1 00:00 / 00:50 Bronze Bell , 1853 G.W. Coffin & Co. and Buckeye Bell Foundry Bronze Permanent Collection, In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. John Palmer Kellogg, 1983.7.1 00:00 / 01:11 Implement #11 , 1987 Fred Borcherdt (American, b. 1939) Steel, stone Permanent Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Small, 1994.10.1 00:00 / 01:18 Cornstalk Fence , c. 1850 Wood and Perot Ironworks of Philadelphia Cast iron Permanent Collection, Gift from the Gulf Coast Chapter of NOMMA, 1981.8.1 00:00 / 01:11 Mississippi Decompose , 2018 Various Artists led by Roberto Giordani (Italian, b. 1967) Steel Permanent Collection, 2018.45.1 00:00 / 01:10 The Real King Alfred , 1994 Jeff Fetty (American, b. 1953) Forged, fabricated steel, paint Permanent Collection, Gift of the River Bluff Forge Council, 1994.16.1 00:00 / 01:04 Thicket III , 2015 Tom Joyce (American, b. 1956) Stainless steel, cast iron Long-term Loan, L2018.17.2 00:00 / 01:29 Untitled , 1994 Paul Zimmermann (German, b. 1939) Mild steel Permanent Collection, Gift of the Artist, 1994.9.1 00:00 / 01:15 The Sculpture Garden audio tour is made possible by the generosity of our donors and members. If you enjoyed your tour, please consider supporting the Metal Museum now through a tax-deductible donation or by joining as a member at metalmuseum.org/support

EXHIBITIONS CURRENT | UPCOMING | PAST NO PLACE LIKE HOME MAY 1, 2024 – JUN. 2, 2024 Varied perspectives, techniques, and themes from queer artists in the metals community remind the viewer of the complexity and contradictions behind the mantra, “there’s no place like home.” EXHIBIT DETAILS VISIT EXHIBITION EXHIBIT DETAILS TRIBUTARIES: MORGAN LUGO | IT'S ALL RELATIVE APR. 21, 2024 – JUL. 7, 2024 Lugo uses permanent materials, such as bronze, to speak to the lasting effects of past experiences on the progression of personal growth. EXHIBIT DETAILS VISIT EXHIBITION EXHIBIT DETAILS BRANCHING OUT FEB. 18, 2024 – SEP. 8, 2024 Discover intricate connections between students, teachers, and casting communities, which branch out much like a family tree. EXHIBIT DETAILS VISIT EXHIBITION EXHIBIT DETAILS 2023 ACCESSIONS TO THE PERMANENT COLLECTION NOV. 18, 2023 – APR. 20, 2024 This Accessions series honors the new additions to our Permanent Collection throughout each calendar year. In the year 2023 we have accessioned over 30 pieces to our collection, each with their own story to tell. EXHIBIT DETAILS VISIT EXHIBITION EXHIBIT DETAILS BEAUTY IN THE BOUNDARY ONGOING Consider the permeable boundary between form and function with this exploration of decorative ironwork, ranging in date from historic to modern. ​ image: Darryl Nelson, Four Hour Gate, 1984. Photo courtesy of the Metal Museum. EXHIBIT DETAILS VISIT EXHIBITION EXHIBIT DETAILS The Metal Museum is committed to fostering diversity and a spirit of inclusiveness. Read our Diversity Statement here .

BRANCHING OUT FEB. 18 – SEP. 8, 2024 Kate Brockman, Temple, 2015. Bronze. Discover intricate connections between students, teachers, and casting communities, which branch out much like a family tree. Branching Out showcases the art of casting from a variety of perspectives and lineages of shared knowledge. Discover intricate connections between students, teachers, and casting communities, which branch out much like a family tree. Our curatorial team has worked closely with our foundry staff, former apprentices, and volunteers to present how casting knowledge is shared and advanced through the process of making. The exhibited works, cast by talented individuals in foundries nationwide, reveal a network of artists linked by their shared training. Explore the traces of learning lineages in the artists' works that create a narrative spanning time and place. ​ A portion of this exhibition, an installation Gasparrini West from February 18 to May 5, 2024, will feature artworks cast by Metal Museum staff, apprentices, and volunteers. We are proud of the talent and teaching that have graced our grounds since we started hosting pours in the 1980s. Bob Rogers volunteered and built our first foundry behind what is now our Lawler Foundry, which opened with an inaugural pour on October 18, 2003. Since his arrival in 2014, James Vanderpool has mentored five foundry apprentices. With classes, scratch block activities, and internships we continue to deepen our roots in the Memphis community, while our family tree of Lawler Foundry artists continues to branch out. Learn more, meet the artists, and further your practice in casting with accompanying programming: ARTIST TALK with Phoenix Savage on Casting History and Process THURSDAY, APR. 25, 2024 6 – 8PM CST RSVP PHOENIX SAVAGE ARTIST CONVERSATION with Alison and Noah Ouellette-Kirby THURSDAY, MAY 23, 2024 12 – 1PM CST REGISTER ALISON OUELLETTE-KIRBY NOAH KIRBY F.I.R.E. Foundry Invitational + River Exhibition ​ MAY 29 – JUN. 2 LEARN MORE ARTIST CONVERSATION with Stacey Holloway an d Marjee Levine ​ THURSDAY, JUN. 20, 2024 12 – 1PM CST REGISTER STACEY HOLLOWAY MARJEE LEVINE ARTIST CONVERSATION with Bryan Massey and Desmond Lewis THURSDAY, JUL. 18, 2024 12 – 1PM CST REGISTER BRYAN MASSEY DESMOND LEWIS VIRTUAL TALK Copper Smelting with Skidmore College ​ THURSDAY, AUG. 8, 2024 12 – 1PM CST REGISTER SLOSS FURNACES From Industry to Art with Virginia Elliott and Ty Malugani THURSDAY, AUG. 15, 2024 12 – 1PM CST REGISTER VIRGINIA ELLIOT TY MALUGANI Nonprofits such as Sculpture Trails and Josephine Sculpture Park are spaces to show work and grow community. Foundry Tree, established by Gabriel Akagawa, tracks the academic networks of iron workers through a database. Conferences such as Iron Tribe and CCCIAP at Sloss Furnaces are opportunities for artists to convene and create. The following nonprofits and resources champion casting and connect artists and students: FOUNDRY TREE EUTECTIC ARTS

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES OVERVIEW APPRENTICESHIPS INTERNSHIPS VOLUNTEER 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. OUR CAMPUS SMITHY APPRENTICESHIPS JOB DESCRIPTION APPLY Applications open early 2025. FOUNDRY APPRENTICESHIPS JOB DESCRIPTION APPLY Applications open early 2025. The Metal Museum offers employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or age. For more information, please contact our Metals Shop Coordinator, Jeannie Tomlinson Saltmarsh, at jeannie@metalmuseum.org