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We are a 501(c)(3) non profit 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”<\/p>\n

We need and welcome your support<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We provide a place to see exhibitions and artists demonstrations, attend lectures, tour working artist’s studio spaces, and take workshops.<\/p>\n

\"Fire<\/p>\n

For 3D artists of all skill levels we provide a well-equipped studio and space to create work, a showroom to share it with the community, workshops and a mentoring program so they can broaden their skills, and a gathering place for shared values, ideas, support, and friendship. We are also a location for community activities and events.<\/p>\n

Our hours are Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.<\/p>\n

Our News…Some very good…Some very Tragic<\/h2>\n

A Happy Announcement!<\/strong>
\nApril 2023<\/strong>
\nDear Community and Area Visitors,
\nWe are sharing the news that we are a recipient of a
\nFY23 Arts Organization Support grant from the Indiana Arts Commission
\nFire Arts, Inc will be providing inclusive arts opportunities in your home district.<\/p>\n

Established in 2006, Fire Arts is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization with the mission to provide 1) a
\nplace for 3-Dimensional artists to create their art and develop their careers; 2) to foster appreciation
\nfor the arts in the community; 3) to foster cultural awareness, creativity and positive self esteem with
\noutreach programs. We provide a place to see exhibitions and artists demonstrations, attend
\nlectures, tour working artist\u2019s studio spaces, and take workshops.<\/p>\n

With the support of this grant, Fire Arts will impact the community by strengthening inclusivity in all areas of our mission by providing art experiences that are adaptable and welcoming to all, leading us to develop stronger partnerships with other service providers in the greater South Bend area.
\nSincerely,
\nRalph Lampkin, Jr
\nBoard of Directors, President (from 2011 thru June 2023)<\/p>\n

July 2023 update<\/strong>
\nFAI is working hard with adjusting after sudden passing of Ralph Lampkin, who faithfully lead us as a non-profit for 12 years. We miss him dearly and will always cherish his memory and efforts to make sure we maintain a vibrant and creative community.<\/p>\n

We are moving towards being accessible to all members of the community. These improvements will include the addition of braille signage, access to deaf interpreters during some of our events as well as financial support to keep the doors open for the creative folks of Fire Arts Inc. and our visitors.<\/p>\n

We would like to share that Fire Arts Inc. is unusual because it is and has always been staffed completely by dedicated volunteers.<\/p>\n

Many thanks to the Indiana Arts Commission, the state legislature and federal government for making these funds available.<\/p>\n

December Roundup<\/strong><\/p>\n

We here at FAI are\u00a0 rebounding from the pandemic’s effects.\u00a0 Our classes have started back up and have had great success.\u00a0 Our IAC disability grant allowed us to have some new braille signage made and installed.\u00a0 Two of our gallery talks benefited from the presence of\u00a0 deaf interpreters.\u00a0 We have been using FB live to stream our gallery talks.\u00a0 FAI hosted a full schedule of exhibitions and again had a juried show in the Spring.\u00a0 There are a growing number of artists joining the FAI family and they are adding their creations to the showroom.<\/p>\n

We have committed to and made a sizeable down-payment for getting our roof repaired.\u00a0 This is a huge but necessary financial commitment for us.\u00a0 Don’t be surprised to see fund-raising efforts from Fire Arts throughout 2024.<\/p>\n

\"Indiana<\/p>\n

Sincerely,
\nYvonne Desrosiers
\nBoard of Directors, President<\/p>\n

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Board Members<\/h2>\n

The Fire Arts Inc. family is mourning the sudden loss of our longtime President, Ralph Lampkin, on June 24th, 2023.\u00a0 Ralph worked tirelessly for Fire Arts Inc, a non-profit that is staffed completely by volunteers.\u00a0 He is and will always be missed and we posthumously thank him for his 12 years of service.<\/p>\n

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