We know you’ve driven by a thousand times wondering what goes on here.
Well now’s your chance to come find out!

Fall Community Open House

Celebrating Art & Community
Saturday, September 11, 2010
12PM to 4PM
The Crucible
Directions…

Interested in participating in this exciting event?
Exhibitor Information…
Artshow Application Closed – Art Show Info

We will be hosting an expo of several amazing community organizations that bring vital and important services to our diverse neighborhood, and an art show highlighting the talents of our students and faculty. Our Open House is a wonderful way to experience many of the fabulous things West Oakland has to offer. This is a family-friendly event with circus and fire performances, food and fun for all ages and the best part – it’s FREE!

Event Activities Include:
• an expo of amazing organizations committed to serving the Oakland community
• exciting live industrial art demonstrations in welding, glass working, blacksmithing and more
• a fiery metal pour in our foundry
• hands-on activities for all ages
• a spectacular art show showcasing the creativity of Crucible students
• fabulous live performances of fire, music and dance
• the opportunity to interact with our instructors and students to learn more about The Crucible and our classes

We’ll also have the opportunity for folks who sign up for classes that day to take advantage of a fabulous discount!  Crucible members will receive a 25% discount and new students will receive a 20% discount off regular class tuition.

Exhibitors Attending:
Civic Pride
Kinetic Arts Center
Oakland Pride
Oakland School for the Arts
People’s Community Partnership Federal Credit Union
Richmond Spokes
Scotland Youth and Family Center
Studio One
West Oakland Library
West Oakland Senior Center

We are just two blocks from West Oakland BART station!

Fall Community Open House Art Show Application

This is for Crucible Students, Faculty and Staff.
Saturday, September 11, 2010 – 12-4PM
Applications are CLOSED.

Art Show Contact:
openhouse@thecrucible.org – Phone: (510) 444-0919 x123

Fees and Payment
There are no entry fees. For work that is for sale, all payments (cash and checks) will be made out directly to each artist. However, we ask that each artist give a 20% donation of sales to The Crucible’s general fund. If you are unable to attend the open house, we still encourage you to submit your work. Unsold work and payments can be picked up during the times listed below.

Artwork Drop-Off: The Crucible’s Main Office • Tuesday, September 7th – Thursday, September 9 • 10AM-6PM 
All pieces must be

labeled or they will not be accepted. 

NO pieces will be accepted after September 9th!

Unsold artwork pick up days and times: Monday, September 13 – Thursday, September 16 • 10AM – 6PM (Any piece of artwork not picked up by 6PM on Thursday, 9/16/10, will be disposed of, unless otherwise arranged.)