September Bike Fix-A-Thon

2020-09-01T18:01:57-07:00

Join us for our September Bike Fix-A-Thon! The Crucible is offering free, community bike maintenance as safely as we can. West Oakland and neighboring community members are invited to bring their bikes to our studio for a tune-up.

September Bike Fix-A-Thon2020-09-01T18:01:57-07:00

2020 Fuego Youth Leadership Reception

2020-08-12T19:34:50-07:00

Join us for our 2020 Fuego Youth Leadership Reception and celebrate the work and accomplishments of our second-year Fuego Leaders.

2020 Fuego Youth Leadership Reception2020-08-12T19:34:50-07:00

Virtual Artist Talk: Rob Nehring

2020-06-06T00:27:13-07:00

Please join us Friday, June 5, for our next virtual artist talk with Crucible faculty member, Rob Nehring, of our Welding Department. Rob has been a part of The Crucible community since the early 2000s when he traveled from Chicago to take his first class. Since then, Rob has held all kinds of positions within our organization, from volunteer to Director of Programs. We’ll discuss Rob’s body of work and the importance of using recycled materials to create his sculptures.

Virtual Artist Talk: Rob Nehring2020-06-06T00:27:13-07:00

Virtual Artist Talk: Nico Chen

2020-05-23T01:15:43-07:00

Please join us Friday, May 22 for our next virtual artist talk. We’ll be speaking with Nico Chen, writer, photographer, and critical learning scientist focused on reimagining education through language. Nico is a Ph.D. student in the Teaching and Learning Department at NYU Steinhardt and the Fuego Youth Leadership Coordinator at The Crucible.

Virtual Artist Talk: Nico Chen2020-05-23T01:15:43-07:00

Virtual Artist Talk: Lara Hopwood

2020-05-08T19:14:03-07:00

During this Virtual Artist Talk, Oakland artist and fire performer, Lara Hopwood will discuss her early introduction to fire dance, how she goes about planning a fire performance, and dive deep into some of the different techniques she loves and admires.

Virtual Artist Talk: Lara Hopwood2020-05-08T19:14:03-07:00

These 6 Artists Will Inspire You—Get Your Soiree Art Preview

2020-10-26T18:00:09-07:00

Today would have been The Crucible’s Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction, our annual fundraiser that generates over $250,000 to fund scholarships and support for our industrial arts education programs. Below you can browse a few of the incredible pieces we were planning to auction off today, and learn more about just a few of the 230+ working artists that make The Crucible the unique place that it is. 

These 6 Artists Will Inspire You—Get Your Soiree Art Preview2020-10-26T18:00:09-07:00

Virtual Artist Talk: Creating Culture Through Ceramics With Rosa Dorantes

2020-04-18T15:14:49-07:00

Please join us this Friday for a virtual artist talk with Oakland artist, Rosa Dorantes, an accomplished ceramist with over twenty years of experience. Since Rosa became The Crucible’s Department Head of Ceramics, she has transformed the space into a sanctuary that keeps students coming back.

Virtual Artist Talk: Creating Culture Through Ceramics With Rosa Dorantes2020-04-18T15:14:49-07:00

Virtual Artist Talk: Metalworking Beyond Borders With Karen Smith

2020-04-17T21:18:03-07:00

Please join us this Friday for a virtual artist talk with Oakland artist, Karen Smith. We'll discuss her philosophy on art-making, how it influences her artistry and metalwork, and why she founded We Wield The Hammer, a program that teaches metalsmithing to young women and girls of African descent who might not otherwise have access or opportunity.

Virtual Artist Talk: Metalworking Beyond Borders With Karen Smith2020-04-17T21:18:03-07:00

Virtual Artist Talk: Repujado History, Family, and Culture

2020-04-06T17:25:03-07:00

Join The Crucible for our first-ever virtual artist talk with Oakland repujado artist, Rachel-Anne Palacios. We'll discuss her metal embossing practice and how her work reflects themes of culture, religion, traditional values, family, and the cycle of life and death.

Virtual Artist Talk: Repujado History, Family, and Culture2020-04-06T17:25:03-07:00
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