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Metal Museum outlines $35 million expansion into Overton Park; vows stronger workforce pathways
Summary
The Metal Museum told council committees it is renovating the former Memphis College of Art building in Overton Park, has raised $23 million toward a $35 million campaign, and said the new facility will expand education, apprenticeships and welding certification pathways for Memphis youth.
Representatives of the Metal Museum (presented as the Metal Museum in testimony) briefed City Council committees Jan. 21 on plans to renovate the former Memphis College of Art building in Overton Park and to relocate core public programming there.
Carissa Husong (presenting) and Missy Seung described a $35 million capital campaign to renovate the midcentury building and expand gallery and education space, workforce programs and accessibility. The museum reported it had raised more than $23 million to date and expected to use about $2–2.5 million in historic tax credits as part of the project. Substantial completion was slated…
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