CHICAGO (WLS) -- What was once an old Chicago fire station is now a vibrant space that exposes kids to art and its expression while providing a safe space for their families in the neighborhood.

Art now truly imitates life as the Yollocalli fire station blazes a new path in the city's Little Village neighborhood as the new home for its namesake arts reach program.

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Vanessa Sanchez is the director of education for the well-known free community arts and cultural initiative.

"We really understand the culture," Snachez said. "We really understand the importance of the arts, and that's why we're really excited to have the space for the community."

The program is part of an initiative by the National Museum of Mexican art and remains a

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