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!

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.

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.

You’re invited to our Spring Open (Hot)House on Wednesday, March 26th, 6:30-9pm

Join us Saturday, March 15th, 5:30-7:30pm for an artist talk and demo with visiting artist Brienna Hall of Shrine Jewelry. ASL Interpreters Provided.

Instructor Brighton McCormick and accountant Sam McBrum are offering a workshop for artists to help prepare for tax season 2025! Register here!

Join us Sunday, February 16th, 11:30am-2pm for some cozy creative beverages brought to you by Cafecito House.