Exhibit Details:

Call for Submissions: Fired!
A Co-Curated Exhibition by Christopher Harrison and Jhyle Rinker

What ignites you? What transformation has your fire sparked?

We invite artists to submit work for Fired!, an exhibition exploring the many meanings and manifestations of “firing.” Whether through the literal process—ceramics, welding, blacksmithing, metal casting, any artwork made with heat, spark or flame—or the metaphorical fire that fuels action, change, or resilience, this show seeks work that burns with purpose. This exhibit is open to all mediums that fit in this theme.

We’re looking for pieces that speak to the heat of transformation: how something is made, unmade, or reborn through fire—internal or external. This can be a personal reckoning, a political stance, a creative awakening, or a smoldering reaction to the world around you.

What sets you off? What keeps your fire burning? Show us. Apply here!

Submission Guidelines:

• Open to all twin cities artists

• All mediums accepted 

• Submission deadline: Monday, June 2nd, 2025

• Selected artists will be notified by Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

• Opening Reception: Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, 2-4pm

Let’s get fired up. 

Timeline:

• Call for entry closes: June 2nd

• Artist notifications:  June 18th

• Artwork drop off:  July 9-11th

• Opening reception:  Saturday, August 2nd, 2-4pm

• Closing reception/Open (Hot)House: Wednesday, September 24th, 6:30-9pm

Questions? Having trouble with the form? Email Jhyle at gallery@cafac.org.