The Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center (CAFAC) is a non-profit arts organization that fills a unique niche in the Twin Cities. We focus on art forms produced using heat, spark, or flame: blacksmithing, glassworking, jewelry making, metal casting, neon bending, sculptural welding, and more. The pillars of our programming are arts education, artist support, and public art, which together provide a platform for social impact and community-driven resources. Classes are open to anyone with an interest and start on a quarterly basis (January, April, July, and October).
CAFAC's studio programs provide access to two well-equipped and maintained shop areas, known as the industrial floor and the mezzanine. Together, these two areas are outfitted to support artists working in blacksmithing, welding and metal fabrication, mold-making and foundry, flameworking, and neon bending. You'll find a wealth of tools, equipment, instruction, resources, and networking, as well as a supportive and creative community at CAFAC. Are you seeking an artist/fabricator to create a custom piece or do a repair?
Illuminating Legacies artist Esther Osayande spent the day with PHT staffer Mike Hoyt and friends from Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center installing her piece "Sankofa" at George Floyd Square.
https:// www.cafac.org/ hiring
CURA’s Artist Neighborhood Partnership Initiative (ANPI) provides small grants to artists of color and Native artists working in neighborhoods in Minneapolis, St. Paul and the surrounding suburbs. Applications due March 7!
There’s still a lot of great pieces available for purchase on our online gallery. Place an order online and pay to ship or set up a time to pick up in person. Email Jhyle at gallery@cafac.o rg if you have any questions or if you’re interested in becoming a consigner. www.CAFAC.org/ RedHot
There’s still spaces available in Saturday’s sculptural welding class, starts tomorrow 2/6!! Scholarships available! 🔥⚡️💖www.CAFAC.org/ classes
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