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"No, yeah...Yeah, no" Group Call for Artists


  • Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center 3749 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN, 55407 (map)

For CAFAC's next group show we're looking for artists to show two pieces: one that you consider to be one of your most successful and one that you feel missed the mark. We'll display your two pieces side by side, without indication of which you think is strongest or weakest. Instead, we'll ask viewers to mark which of your two pieces they consider to be the more successful, and gather those results to discuss later in a group artist talk. Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Does another's perspective change how you see your work, for better or worse? We're excited to see what you submit - especially your rejects - and where the conversation takes us!

Click here to apply! If you do not have access to google forms, please email Jhyle at gallery@cafac.org

Applications are due: February 27th, 2023

Acceptance Response: Thursday, March, 2, 2023

Artwork Drop Off: March 6-10, 2023

Show Opening: Wednesday, March 29th, 2023

Group Discussion: Friday, April 7th, 2023

Closing: Friday, April 21st, 2023

CAFAC is a non-profit arts organization that fills a unique niche in arts programming for the Twin Cities region. Its focus is on fine and industrial art forms that are produced using heat, spark, or flame—collectively known as "fire arts"—including sculptural welding, blacksmithing, metal casting, jewelry making, flamework, neon, and more. CAFAC provides classes to anyone with an interest, from youth to adult and beginner to master-level artisans. We also offer studio access programs to working and emerging artists and feature a storefront gallery space.

CAFAC’s gallery space operates on a regenerative model by putting proceeds into student scholarship support. Our commission split is 70% artist / 30% scholarship. Works do not have to be for sale to participate in this event.

The gallery space is used as a way for the community to connect with each other through art.  It is a space for emerging artists to find support and growth and for established artists to launch solo exhibitions in an encouraging, community driven space. Join us in our efforts.

Earlier Event: December 17
CAFAC's 7th RedHot Art Market
Later Event: March 3
CAFAC's Studio Residency