The Fire Against Fire (Consciousness Art) project returns with Fire in the Square, a free, full-day community art event taking place on February 28, 2026, at The Children’s Gallery & Arts Center, located within Cauley Square Historic Village.
A note from its organizers points out that the program will bring together visual artists, musicians, writers and creators whose works reflect lived experiences, cultural identity and creative expression rooted in the community.
Hosted at The Children’s Gallery & Arts Center, the event takes place at Cauley Square Historic Village, a hidden South Florida gem that offers visitors a glimpse of the “Old South”: a charming 10-acre enclave with boutiques, art galleries, cafes, shady trails and tropical gardens. The environment creates an accessible and welcoming space for families, neighbors and visitors to experience art up close and intimate.
“‘Fuego’ is about how art connects people and strengthens the community. We honor those who support their community through their work and those who express resilience and freedom. This is a space to connect and be inspired through art that carries with it courage, memory, love and hope,” highlighted Ivette Domínguez, creator and organizer of the “Fuego contra el fuego” project.
“Fuego en la Plaza” will feature an all-day art exhibit, live musical performances, and a presentation with author and poet Anna M. Figueroa, who will share her most recent book of poetry, 19 Poems from Vero Beach. The activity program is designed with a family orientation and open to all ages.
In 19 Poems from Vero BeachFigueroa opens the door to the landscapes of his heart. From the silent tenderness of “Hands” to the fierce determination of “Burn” and the sacred longing for “Woman of Jerusalem”these poems trace the contours of femininity, faith, and resilience with shocking honesty.
The exhibition will also include works by resistance artist Dayan Melian Castro “Napoleón,” who is still inside Cuba and whose work cannot be publicly exhibited on the Island, as well as Cuban artists who were forced into exile, including Luis Eligio D’Omni, David D Omni and Ras Sandino, who were part of Omni Zona Franca and the San Isidro Movement, facing repression for their artistic expression.
