Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center

Public art: cafac has established a reputation as a conduit between emerging public artists and organizations seeking large-scale work, by providing design expertise, fabrication facilities, project management, and training for artists seeking to build their public art portfolios. In 2024, three projects were in our public art production pipeline (see www.cafac.org/public-art-portfolio).

Artist support: this thread is woven through all of our work as we support artists in developing their careers, learning new skills, and breaking down barriers to participation. In 2024, three artists participated in our residency program, which provided four months of focused, supported time in the cafac studios and gallery. We also serve dozens of artists with our sparc (studio pass at reduced cost) program to access the tools and equipment they need. We provide a referral resource for artists through our craftsperson commission connection program, connecting a roster of local craftspeople, artists, and fabricators to individuals needing repair, fabrication, or custom work. Cafac also has a gallery that provides opportunities for solo and group exhibits as well as commission sales.