Metal Museum receives $1M to acquire works of living artists
Mary Catherine Floyd works on a decorative railing in the blacksmith shop at the Metal Museum. (Daily Memphian file)
The $1 million gift not only will expand the Metal Museum’s permanent collection, it will help the museum continue to support living artists by purchasing their works.
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Metal Museum Overton Park Carissa Hussong Windgate FoundationTom Bailey
Tom Bailey retired in January as a business reporter at The Daily Memphian, and after 40 years in journalism. A Tupelo, Mississippi, native, he graduated from Mississippi State University. He has lived in Midtown for 36 years.
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