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Fire Arts Festival 2005

The Crucible presents
The 2005 Fire Arts Festival

Festival Schedule
Tuesday - Sunday, July 12-17, 2005

Get ready to experience four illuminating nights and five fiery days of out-of-this-world entertainment and learning opportunities as only The Crucible can provide.

Tuesday July 12

9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm

Youth Program Classes begin

Wednesday July 13

9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm

Youth Program Classes begin
More of The Crucible’s Youth Program with fire arts centered classes.

7 - 11pm

The Crucible Hosts: Burning Man’s Desert Arts Preview: Free Admission
See and hear what some of this year's Burning Man honorarium artists are creating for Black Rock City! You'll also hear members of Burning Man's Art Department give an overview and highlight of Burning Man's theme and grant process.

Thursday July 14

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Fire & Light: Benefit Auction Soiree  $75
This unforgettable evening features aerial and fire performances, a live bronze pour and an exclusive preview of our Fire Arts Arena. During our art auction you’ll have the opportunity to bid on fire-forged creations by prominent Bay Area artists. All proceeds support The Crucible’s youth and adult educational and outreach programs.

Friday July 15

8pm - Midnight

Fire Arts Arena Show: Lightning From Above  $25
This night pays homage to the pyro legends of fire sculpture and the masters of electric and illuminated installations, as their work will be running bright all night. Neon, LEDs, an aluminum pour and bolts of lightning from a giant Tesla coil, all topped off with exclusive performances and a fire performer finale you will not believe.
See Artist bios »
See Performer bios »

Saturday July 16

10am - 6pm

Intensive Weekend Workshop Classes at The Crucible

3pm - 6pm

The Crucible Studio Open House  Free!

8pm - Midnight

Fire Arts Arena Show: Magma From Within  $25
This final night features back-to-back fire performances all night long. Molten magma erupts during a live iron pour. The Crucible’s Fire Arts festivities end with a finale of spectacular fire and light explosions from all the art installations at once.
See Artist bios »
See Performer bios »

Sunday July 17

10am - 6pm

Intensive Weekend Workshop Classes at The Crucible



Many Thanks to our Festival Sponsors

Pasha and Laney Thornton, The Tagami Family, Jack London Square, City of Oakland, San Francisco Bay Guardian, Oakland Magazine, Clear Channel, Cresco Rentals and the City of Oakland’s Fire and Police Departments.





  
  

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