Artist Talk with Loretta Day and Esther Osayande
Join us for a conversation with Loretta Day and Esther Osayande about their exhibit “Celebration of Friendship” on Tuesday, May 5th, 5-7pm. ASL Interpreters provided
Spring Open (Hot)House
Join us on Wednesday, April 1st, 6:30-9pm for our Spring Open (Hot)House!
2026 Minneapolis Molten Metal Cast Iron Invitational
MMM Iron…Minneapolis Molten Metal Cast Iron Invitational. Register for the MMM IRON INVITATIONAL: SAND MOLD STUDIO & IRON POUR here
EVENT CANCELED! March Volunteer Day
Come get your hands dirty with us! Our next volunteer day is Saturday, March 28th, 1-4pm
Talk Taxes to Me
Instructor Brighton McCormick and accountant Sam McBrum are offering a workshop for artists to help prepare for tax season! RSVP and send us a tax question here
2026 Studio Residency Info Session
Join us on Saturday, February 21st, 4-6pm in person or online to learn more about our 2026 Residency!
February Volunteer Day
Come get your hands dirty with us! Our next volunteer day is Saturday, February 21st, 1-4pm
January Volunteer Day
Come get your hands dirty with us! Our next volunteer day is Saturday, January 17th, 1-4pm
MIA Family Day - Celebration
Come to the December edition of MIA’s monthly Family Day and spend time with CAFAC! We’ll be hosting an artmaking workshop, where participants can cast small-scale pieces and stamp designs into metal throughout the event. This event will also celebrate the Cambodian Bronzes exhibition with performances by Wattanak Dance Troupe.
10th Annual RedHot Art Market
Join us Saturday, December 13th, 11am-5pm (with a special preview for Fuelers from 10-11am) for our 10th Annual RedHot Art Market.
Meet at Mia
Come to the Minneapolis Institute of Art between 5-9pm on Thursday, November 13th with pewter casting, dance performances, and poetry alongside the current exhibit, “Royal Bronzes: Cambodian Art of the Divine.”
November Volunteer Day
Come get your hands dirty with us! Our next volunteer day is Saturday, November 8th, 1-4pm
Everyday Solutions for Modern Living Movie Night
during the opening reception for “Everyday Solutions for Modern Living” vote for your favorite late ‘80’s movie. The winning movie will play following the reception.
Opening Reception: Everyday Solutions for Modern Living
Opening reception for “everyday solutions for modern living” a collection of sculptures by Brighton McCormick
Residency Presentation and Q&A with Dahn Gim
Join us for a residency presentation and Q&A session with Dahn Gim on Monday, October 27th. Doors open at 5:30pm, presentation will start at 6pm, ASL interpreters provided.
October Volunteer Day
October Volunteer Day is coming up Saturday, October 18th, 1-4pm! Bring a snack to share if you can and join us for some collaborative dirty work. Let’s get some things done!
Reflections of Grief in Light Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception for “Reflections of grief in light” a residency solo show by Lila Westreich on Saturday, October 11th, 6-9pm
Bowls & Spoons
Save the date for the first ever Bowls & Spoons Harvest Feast! This collaboration led by Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center, Mudluk Pottery, City Food Studio, Pillsbury House & Theater, and the Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization will bring together art, food, community and more this fall.
Fired! Group Artist Talk
Group artist talk, Wednesday, September 17th, 5-6pm. ASL Interpreters provided. Open (Hot)House to follow.
Minneapolis Molten Metal Iron Invitational
This coming September, the Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center is proud to host the first ever Minneapolis Molten Metal Cast Iron Invitational! Sign up for mold-making workshops or participate in the four-day intensive invitational.
September Volunteer Day
September Volunteer Day is coming up Saturday, September 6th, 1-4pm! Bring a snack to share if you can and join us for some collaborative dirty work. Let’s get some things done!
Fired! Exhibit Opening
Join us on Friday, August 1st from 5-7pm - we’ve found pieces that speak to the heat of transformation, political process, personal reckonings, and reactions to the world around us for this fiery exhibit!
Legacy on the Block: The Official Kickoff Event for Black Business Week 2025
The Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center is excited to be a part of Legacy on the Block on Thursday, July 24th. We’ll be hosting blacksmithing demos in the afternoon from 3-4:30pm, but there’s plenty more to experience at the event! Read on for more info, courtesy of the 38th Street Business Coalition.
"Heated Discussion" Artist Talk and Closing Reception
Join us for the closing reception and artist talk on Saturday, June 21st, 2-4pm. Artist talk will begin at approximately 2:30pm and ASL Interpreters will be provided.
Call for Artwork!
Call for artwork!! Fired! A Co-Curated Exhibition by Christopher Harrison and Jhyle Rinker. Applications are due by Monday, June 2nd.
"Heated Discussion" Exhibit
Join us on Saturday, June 21st, 2-4pm for the artist talk and closing reception of "Heated Discussion,” an exhibit that is equal parts visual art and conversation featuring works by Ta-Coumba Aiken and Christopheraaron Deanes.
Spring Open (Hot)House
You’re invited to our Spring Open (Hot)House on Wednesday, March 26th, 6:30-9pm