Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center: 2026 Studio Residency

About the Open Call

The Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center (CAFAC) Studio Residency program invites one early-career and one mid-career artist to spend four months deepening their practice in fire arts. Residents choose a focus area such as Blacksmithing, Enamel, Glass Lampworking, Stained Glass, Jewelry/Small Sculpture, Metal Casting, Neon, or Welding. The residency involves approximately 15 hours of work per week in the shop and concludes with a project or exhibition.

What is Offered

$1,500 artist stipend, $500 materials stipend, shared private studio storage, shop access during open hours, weekly check-ins, and a scholarship of up to $400 for classes.

Requirements

Artists must reside in the United States with a tax ID and be present in the Twin Cities for the duration of the residency. Applicants should identify as early-career (2-10 years experience) or mid-career (5+ years experience) and demonstrate specific goals for their residency period.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the online Google Form application which requires basic contact info, project proposal details, an artist statement, 6-10 work images with an image list, and a CV.