In 2024 Fire Arts Inc will be have our opening receptions and gallery talks on the Second Saturday of the month.
Ceramic Artist-Bruce Bishop
February and March 2025
Fire Arts Inc. invites the public to an exhibit by ceramic artist Bruce Bishop. His exhibit of ceramic work will be open from February 15 – March 28, with an artist talk during the opening reception on Saturday, February 15 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Bruce’s unique style is influenced by his interest in indigenous native American culture and art from the American southwest and northwest. With a great appreciation, respect, and care for all living forms, whether it be plant or animal, many of Bruce’s pieces are created using a unique self-glazing slip called Gosu. This technique enables him to express his love of surface design on his animal and vessel shapes. By applying this special glaze to the stoneware piece when it is leather hard, negative spaces are then carved out revealing the color of the lighter clay beneath, resulting in the feel of a woodcut.
Bruce is a member of the Goshen Clay Artist’s Guild in Goshen, Indiana, and has exhibited his work in many regional shows and galleries, such as the Midwest Museum of American Art, Elkhart, Indiana; For the Love of Art, South Bend, Indiana; and the Higher Art Gallery, Traverse City, Michigan.
Opening reception will be Saturday February 15th from 2:00-5:00pm
Fire Arts is located at 305 East Colfax in South Bend, Indiana. The showroom is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays Noon – 9:00 p.m., Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays Noon – 5:00 p.m., and by appointment. Call (574) 282 – 2787 or check our website at www.fireartsinc.com for more information
Fire Arts 9th Juried Show 2025:Canceled
Due to unforeseen circumstances this competition has been canceled and will be re-scheduled sometime in the future.
Fire Arts Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created “To provide a place for 3-dimensional artists to create their art and develop their careers; to foster appreciation for the arts in the community; to foster cultural awareness, creativity and positive self-esteem with outreach programs.”
Fire Arts is located at 305 East Colfax in South Bend, Indiana.
The showroom is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00 noon – 9:00 p.m., Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays noon – 5:00 p.m., and by appointment.
Call (574) 282-2787 or check our website at www.fireartsinc.com for more information.
2025 Exhibition Schedule
| Date | Exhibit |
|---|---|
| Saturday February 15th Friday March 28th Saturday May 10th | Sculptor-Bruce Bishop Opening Bruce Bishop Exhibition Closes River Montessori High School Student Exhibition Opens |