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:
Angels, Demons, and Anything In-Between
April 12 – May 30
Fairies, dragons, elves, and creatures large and small, the good and evil that lurks among us in fantasy, or reality. . .
Fire Arts is pleased to announce the 9th Juried Show, “Angels, Demons, and Anything In-between,” April 12 – May 30 at Fire Arts Inc. This Juried 3-D show is open to artists 18 years and older. Examples of acceptable media for this show are clay, stone, metal, glass, wood, fiber, resin, etc. Each artist may submit one or two pieces. Selected work will be on display in the Fire Arts showroom during the months of April and May with an opening reception taking place on the Second Saturday in April, at which time the awards ceremony will take place. A People’s Choice Award will be presented on the following Second Saturday in May.
Application, digital images, and entry fee should be sent to [email protected], with “9th Annual Juried Show” in the subject heading, starting February 15, and received no later than 5:00 pm. on March 8, 2025. (A hard copy of the application form and entry fee can be sent via US Postal Service to Fire Arts at 305 East Colfax, South Bend, IN 46617; however, digital images must be sent in online.)
Details and entry forms available for download below.
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.
2024/25 Exhibition Schedule
| Date | Exhibit |
|---|---|
| Saturday February 15th Saturday April 12th Saturday May 10th | Sculptor-Bruce Bishop Opening 9th Annual Juried Show Opens “Angels, Demons and Anything in Between” Entry submissions start February 15, and must be received no later than 5:00 pm. on March 8, 2025. River Montessori High School Student Exhibition Opens |