Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center

Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center (CAFAC) in Minneapolis, MN, is a non-profit organization that occupies a distinctive position in the Twin Cities. Specializing in art crafted through heat, spark, or flame, CAFAC offers a range of disciplines including blacksmithing, enameling, glasswork, jewelry making, and sculptural welding. The core of CAFAC's mission revolves around arts education, supporting artists, and creating public art to foster community enrichment.

Enrolling in a class at CAFAC provides an opportunity for individuals of all levels to delve into the world of fire arts. Classes run quarterly with additional youth camps during breaks, and early registration privileges are extended to members of the Fuelership program. Students can explore welding, metal fabrication, blacksmithing, and more through supervised shop access and studio rentals.

The CAFAC gallery showcases a diverse array of fire art pieces on consignment and hosts regular exhibits and events, offering both emerging and established artists a platform to exhibit and sell their work. Proceeds from gallery sales contribute to a scholarship fund aimed at making CAFAC classes accessible to all. Additionally, CAFAC collaborates on public art projects that promote community engagement, education, and social justice, supporting emerging public artists and fabricators along the way.

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