Saw a nice post on the Minneapolis Issues Forum about something called
The Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center (CAFAC). I was pretty sure that "Fire" was a typo and that the poster meant "Fine," as in The Chicago Avenue Fine Arts Center, but NO! I was wr-wr-wr-incorrect. Turns out that the building that used to be the Nokomis Theater at 3749 Chicago Avenue South, which now houses Wreck Bros. Auto Body, will be converted into the CAFAC through Neighborhood Revitalization Plan funding and the work of committed community organizers. According to the website, it will be focused "on fine and industrial art forms that are produced by heat, spark or flame, including sculptural welding, blacksmithing, glasswork, jewelry making, electronics and others. The umbrella term for these forms is 'fire arts.'" I did not know that.
Here's where you can get involved and help make it happen:
CAFAC will be holding a fundraiser and informational event at:
Bancroft Elementary School - Old Gymnasium
1315 East 38th Street
Thursday, March 13th from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
So, go! And get your fire arts on!
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The Fire Arts Center will be a wonderful place for welding artist to continue their work. I have participated in welding for artist classes for two years at MCTC. Three hours a week is a good start but with the Fire Arts Center we could be working on our craft several hours a week.
Your support is appreciated.
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