Art is access

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Art is empathy

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Art equalizes us

Firebird Community Arts empowers and connects people through the healing practice of glassblowing and ceramics.

We serve those who have been impacted by structural or individual trauma, including violently-injured youth, veterans, formerly-incarcerated individuals, undocumented and immigrant populations and Chicago Public School students on the South and West sides.

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Talking Accountability ain't Easy!

Talking Accountability ain't Easy!

In January 2024, Firebird staff engaged with the brilliant Dr. S Simmons to help us explore collective responsibility, or community accountability. His approach is rooted in principles of accountability and transformative justice. Above is one resource he shared defining accountability in this way. Really want to nerd out?...

Annual Holiday Bazaar

Annual Holiday Bazaar

Get excited! Our annual Holiday Bazaar will be Saturday, December 9th from 12 - 5PM. Admission to the event is FREE for all! Treat yourself or purchase a gift for someone special. All goods have been brought to you by local artists and Project FIRE participants. This year...

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