Summer Youth Apprenticeship
We are currently seeking 2026 Summer Youth Apprentices!
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The Summer Youth Apprenticeship was founded on the importance of passing on the history of Sloss and the many techniques and traditions of metal art. This paid, 8 week program, employs 10-15 high school students, aged 16-19, to work and study under professional artists for 30 hours per week.
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Students are introduced to a variety of processes and techniques in an interactive, individualized environment. While being introduced to new techniques, the apprentices will create an array of work from tiles and medallions to bookends and light switch covers to be sold in the Sloss Museum Store in support of the program. For their final projects, they will submit a professional proposal and maquette and spend the final 2 weeks executing their final sculpture. Their final pieces will be on display during an art reception open to the public at the conclusion of the program.
Accepted apprentices will work 30 hours per week with Sloss Metal Art's Resident Artists. Over the course of 8-weeks, they will learn basic metal casting, mold making, fabrication, welding, blacksmithing, and art exhibition preparation.
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This program is intended for those who are local to (or have accommodations in) Birmingham, AL, and are currently enrolled in a high school program.
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All applicants must attend a mandatory casting workshop on Saturday, May 2nd. Applicants will receive an email with details regarding the workshop after the applications have closed.
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Submit your applications via the Google Form linked below (click the red button!).
If you are unable to complete the online form, please email all application materials found in the Application Packet (linked below) to MetalArts@slossfurnaces.org
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Applications due: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Casting Workshop & Interviews: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
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Apprenticeship Dates: Tuesday, June 9th - Friday, July 31st
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Apprenticeship Final Exhibition Date TBD
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Questions? Ask us at MetalArts@slossfurnaces.org
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