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Are you an experienced metalworker who knows how to keep a busy studio safe, functional, and welcoming?

Groundworks Art Lab is hiring a Metal Studio Assistant Manager to support the daily operations of our Boulder, Colorado studio. This hands-on role combines metal fabrication, welding and equipment knowledge, studio operations, studio administration, instruction, safety oversight, and occasional manager-on-duty responsibilities.

Employment type: Part-time hourly up to 20 hours per week, nonexempt
Compensation: $25 per hour
Benefits: n/a
Schedule: Flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends

Click link for details and to apply.

Empact Art is seeking a metal worker in the DMV area to collaborate on an ambitious community-engaged public art project at Montpelier House Museum in Prince George's County, Maryland.

We are currently developing Ancestral Gatherings, a series of six monumental sculptural works ranging from ~ 2 to 10 feet tall. The sculptures will be created through a combination of lazer cut steel, mosaic, ceramic, and community-generated artwork, bringing together traditional craftsmanship and contemporary community storytelling.

This project is rooted in the complex history of Montpelier House, a historic plantation whose story includes the lives, labor, resilience, and contributions of enslaved African Americans. Through community engagement, historical research, and collaborative artmaking, Ancestral Gatherings seeks to honor ancestral memory, acknowledge difficult histories, and create spaces for reflection, connection, and healing.

We are looking for metal workers interested in:

-Collaborating on the fabrication of sculptural armatures and metal elements
-Working alongside mosaic artists, ceramic artists, and community participants
-Participating in a multidisciplinary public art project that centers community voices and historical understanding

We are seeking a metal worker who meets the following qualifications:

-Availability from Fall 2026 through Spring 2027
-A minimum of three years of professional experience
-An artistic aesthetic that complements the project’s design vision
-Strong communication and collaboration skills

This is a paid collaborative opportunity. Compensation will be determined based on the scope of the proposed design, fabrication requirements, and anticipated labor involved in the project.
Interested applicants should submit the following:

-Artist bio
-Current resume or CV
-A brief statement describing why you would like to be part of the Ancestral Gatherings public art project and how your experience could contribute to the collaboration.

Please send all materials and inquiries to ali@empactart.life

The purpose of the apprenticeships are to assist the Metals Studio with commissioned projects and classes, to serve as an ambassador of the Metal Museum and the metalworking community, and to advance design, fabrication, and business skills.

The Metal Museum offers artist internships in blacksmith, foundry work and repair/restoration of fine metal objects and sculptures. These positions offer artists invaluable experiential learning that is meant to expand their professional and practical skills. We are specifically seeking a Fine Metals Intern to join our Repair and Restoration Department under the guidance of Kevin Burge during the Summer 2025 internship period. Smithy & Foundry interns will be considered for Fall 2025.