Washington-based jeweler and silversmith Nicole Ringgold is giving an artist talk on Friday, May 22nd to accompany her advanced silversmithing workshop! Come and listen to her speak about her experience creating - and recreating - natural objects out of sheet, wire, and skillful labor. updated time (6-7:30pm)

Refreshments and ASL interpretation provided.

Bring your projects and hang out with us, Friday, May 15th, 5-7pm!!

We are happy to be a “Doors Open Minneapolis” site this year! Stop in Saturday, May 9th, 10am-5pm.

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

Bring your projects and hang out with us, Friday, April 17th, 5-7pm!!

Join us on Saturday, April 11th, 1-4pm for our next Volunteer Day!

Join us on Wednesday, April 1st, 6:30-9pm for our Spring Open (Hot)House!

Come get your hands dirty with us! Our next volunteer day is Saturday, March 28th, 1-4pm

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

Bring your projects and hang out with us, Friday, February 27th, 5-7pm!!

Join us on Saturday, February 21st, 4-6pm in person or online to learn more about our 2026 Residency!

Come get your hands dirty with us! Our next volunteer day is Saturday, February 21st, 1-4pm

Come get your hands dirty with us! Our next volunteer day is Saturday, January 17th, 1-4pm

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.

Join us Saturday, December 13th, 11am-5pm (with a special preview for Fuelers from 10-11am) for our 10th Annual RedHot Art Market.

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.”

Come get your hands dirty with us! Our next volunteer day is Saturday, November 8th, 1-4pm

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 for “everyday solutions for modern living” a collection of sculptures by Brighton McCormick

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 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!

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

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.

Fall Open (Hot)House will be Wednesday, September 17th, 6:30-9pm

Group artist talk, Wednesday, September 17th, 5-6pm. ASL Interpreters provided. Open (Hot)House to follow.

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!

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!