Third Annual Fire Arts Fest
FOUNDRY ART CENTRE IGNITES WINTER WITH THIRD ANNUAL FIRE ARTS FEST
January 29, 2026 | 5:00-9:00 PM | Free & All Ages
St. Charles, MO: The Foundry Art Centre is set to spark creativity and warm up winter with the return of Fire Arts Fest, a bold, one-night-only celebration of fire as an artistic medium. Taking place on Friday, January 29, 2027, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., the third annual Fire Arts Fest will transform the Foundry’s campus into a glowing winter playground filled with art, energy, and community connection.
Known for its innovative and immersive arts programming, the Foundry Art Centre invites the public to experience the mesmerizing interplay of flame, light, and heat through live demonstrations and performances. From molten glass and fiery ceramics to scorching metalwork and explosive firework drawings, Fire Arts Fest highlights the raw power and beauty of fire-based art forms.
Outdoor Fire Experiences:
Guests are encouraged to bundle up and step outside to experience fire in its most captivating forms. Outdoor highlights include:
• Fireworks drawing with artist Kyle Selley
• Aluminum pour demonstrations with artist Levi Walker
• Sandblasting and Woodburning with MADE Makerspace
• Raku firing with the Lindenwood University Art & Design Department
• Pit firing demonstrations with the FAC Clay Club
• Metalsmithing demonstrations with artist Pat McCarty & Mike Gorzel
• Fire performances by Ignited Arts
• Cozy s’mores stations for all ages
These high-energy demonstrations blend ancient techniques with contemporary artistry in a dynamic winter setting.
Inside the Foundry:
The heat continues indoors with immersive experiences for all ages. Visitors can explore the Bake Sale Maker’s Market, featuring local artists and food vendors whose work incorporates heat or fire into their process. Additional indoor highlights include:
• Live glass torching demonstrations with Third Degree Glass
• Live music by Polly & the Pocket
• Encaustic painting demonstrations with Dee Levang
• Hands-on art activities for all ages
• Interactive fire safety demonstrations with the St. Charles Fire Department
• Food and beverages available from the Foundry Bar
A Night That Comes Alive After Dark
As dusk settles in, Fire Arts Fest transforms into a dazzling spectacle of light, movement, and creativity. Guests are invited to connect directly with artists, participate in interactive experiences, and witness the raw energy of fire-based art in action.
Fire Arts Fest is free, open to all ages, and designed to inspire, entertain, and bring the community together during the winter season.
For more information, visit www.foundryartcentre.org or follow the Foundry Art Centre on social media for updates.
About the Foundry Art Centre
As a vibrant home to the arts, the Foundry Art Centre raises awareness and appreciation of the arts throughout the region. Alive with activity, the Centre’s programming reinforces the importance of the arts and helps ensure that arts and culture remain vital. Artists, patrons, young people and the community at large continually find new ways to interact at this unique facility.
