SmartShop is more than a school or building, it's also a community of artists, volunteers, students, interns and donors upon whom SmartShop continually relies. There are a lot of ways for you to keep SmartShop fun and thriving, and you WILL have fun and you WILL learn a lot in the process.

For all opportunites other than Internship, indicate your interest and request more information by filling out this application.

An internship at SmartShop Metal Arts Center will provide you with a wide array of business, metalworking and artistic experiences that will come in very handy when you venture off on your own. SmartShop interns learn the business of art, shop upkeep, teaching skills and more sophisticated metalworking skills. Interns work 6 hours per week in exchange for unlimited shop access after initial training. Work hard, get a lot of hands-on experience, be consistently inspired, build your resume and have fun as an intern for SmartShop.

Interested in volunteering? Then SmartShop is interested in you! We have many everyday tasks to be done as well as awesome special events to help at. Volunteers are the super heroes of SmartShop! Some of the many tasks you could do:

Let SmartShop help keep your mind and skills sharp. Whether you’re retired and need a hobby or are looking to hone your skills while seeking employment, our Big PIKture program is the way to do it!  Trade us your time and skills for SmartShop class time.  Learn, hone, and maintain your own skills while working with an intergenerational crew to share educational experiences.  

Not quite ready to commit to a full-length internship? No previous metals experience? Consider our work-study program!  Trade your time and work for SmartShop class time.  The work-study program is run in four week blocks of time, perfect for you to learn new skills and refresh old ones.

Things SmartShop Needs

 SmartShop Metal Arts Center is a federally recognized nonprofit organization. Your donations are tax deductible.