FireFish Arts
SPARKING LORAIN'S
CREATIVE VISION
We are incredibly grateful to the local businesses, organizations, and individuals whose generosity fuels FireFish Arts. Together, we are transforming our city through the power of community and creativity.
Nord Family Foundation
Ohio Arts Council
The Community Foundation of Lorain County
Fowler Family Foundation
Charities Aid Foundation/Norfolk Southern
Ben and Jane Norton Family Foundation
Buckeye Bank
Levit Jewelers
Brenda and Ben Norton Family
Driftwood Wine Company
Boutique IT Solutions
Aviant
Horizon Education
Igniting Community Spirit
Through the Arts
We believe that art is the spark that transforms a city. By fostering local talent and shared creative experiences in Lorain, Ohio, we build deep civic pride and vibrant community bonds.
At FireFish Arts, we are on a mission to enhance arts, cultural, civic, and economic development in the city of Lorain
Rock For Water: A Recycled Fashion & Performance Event
May 30, 2026
Doors 6 PM | Show 7 PM
Lorain High School Performing Arts Center
Join us for an immersive artistic experience where sustainability meets the stage. This high-energy fundraiser features teams transforming recycled materials into stunning fashion and live art performances.
Igniting Community Creators
We empower the community, local artists, and the next generation of Lorain artists through
hands-on creative development and community-driven mentorship.
Offering free, year-round, inclusive, community and local artist-driven arts programs, events, and public art, we highlight and celebrate our unique, diverse “International City.”
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Southside Gateway Park Mural Project
South Lorain Mural Project Advances Neighborhood Transformation
A major investment in South Lorain is underway, with more than $1 million in funding supporting the creation of a new community park at Southside Gardens. This park represents Phase 1 of a broader neighborhood transformation effort, marking a significant milestone in a long-term plan to revitalize the South Lorain community.
The first phase introduces a safe, welcoming public space designed for gathering, play, and community expression. Future phases of the plan aim to expand access to mixed-income housing, neighborhood amenities, improved infrastructure, and essential services, all guided by community input and long-term sustainability goals.
In alignment with this transformative vision, RAISE UP is issuing a Call for Artists for a public mural project that will contribute to the identity and vibrancy of this emerging community space. The project is led by RAISE UP, with project management provided by FireFish Arts.
Artists—particularly those with connections to South Lorain—are invited to create work that reflects the stories, cultures, and aspirations of the neighborhood.
FIREFISH FESTIVAL September 19, 2026