News & Press
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A Case For Making: The Importance Of Education Accompanied By Art
As students settle into the new school year, we’re reminded of the important role art-making plays in a fulfilling, well-rounded education....
Enameling & Metalsmithing Equipment & Supply Sale
You’re invited to the Crucible’s Enameling & Metalsmithing Equipment & Supply Sale Saturday, September 30....
High School Students Unveiled Talents During 2023 Fuego Youth Leadership Reception
On Thursday, July 28, eight high school students gathered on the main floor of The Crucible, buzzing with excitement and nerves. In just a few short hours their guests would arrive...
2021
PRESS RELEASE
CASS Supports Emerging Youth’s Creativity For Tenth Straight Year
April 20, 2021
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2019
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The Crucible Announces Six-Part Fire Series As Part Of 20th Anniversary Celebrations
January 30, 2019
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The Crucible Celebrates 20th Anniversary With A $50,000 Scholarship Fund For Adults And $10,000 In Increased Scholarships For Youth Of Color
January 16, 2019
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2018
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The Crucible Expands Its Board, Furthers Its Mission
November 7, 2018
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The Crucible Holiday Gift Market Features One-Of-A-Kind Glass, Metal, Wood, And Other Handmade Items From Functional to Fantastic
October 9, 2018
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The Crucible Names Tech, Arts and Community Leader Susan Mernit Executive Director
June 19, 2018
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MEDIA COVERAGE
More Than Just a ‘W’: Giants and A’s to Battle for ‘The Bridge’ Trophy
May 16, 2018
NBC Bay Area
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The Crucible’s Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction Event Benefits and Celebrates West Oakland Industrial Arts Education Programs
April 10, 2018
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MEDIA COVERAGE
The Crucible Wins Best Art Classes and Best Crafting Classes
April 1, 2018
Oakland Magazine
2017
MEDIA COVERAGE
Oakland women welders spark inspiration in next generation of tradeswomen
December 7, 2017
Oakland North
MEDIA COVERAGE
From labyrinths to the USS Potomac, discover Oakland’s hidden treasures
June 26, 2017
SF Chronicle
MEDIA COVERAGE
The Crucible Wins Reader’s Choice for Best Art Classes
June 15, 2017
East Bay Express
MEDIA COVERAGE
The Crucible Awarded Editor’s Choice Blue Ribbon at Maker Faire 2017!
May 21, 2017
Maker Faire
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The Crucible’s Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction Event Benefits West Oakland Industrial Arts Education Programs
April 11, 2017
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MEDIA COVERAGE
“Hot Couture” at Oakland’s Crucible: Behind the scenes at the smoldering spectacle
February 1, 2017
Mercury News
2016
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The Crucible Announces Hot Couture 2017 “The Beautiful Ones”
November 18, 2016
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2015
MEDIA COVERAGE
The Crucible awarded The Civic Award for Public Benefit and Community Empowerment
October 17, 2015
Civic Pride
2014
MEDIA COVERAGE
Oakland Fund for the Arts holding annual benefit Aug. 28
August 13th, 2014
East Bay Times
2013
PRESS RELEASE
The Crucible Hosts its Third Annual Playa Bound: Sale & Open House
June 21st, 2013
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The Crucible Accepting Vendor Applications for Burning Man-Inspired Event
June 7th, 2013
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World-Renowned Artist Leads Larger Than Life Adventure at The Crucible
May 10th, 2013
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The Crucible’s Bike Program in a Race to Win $25,000 through State Farm Neighborhood Assist’s Facebook Challenge
April 5th, 2013
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The Crucible Hosts 8th Annual Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction
April 4th, 2013
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The Crucible Hosts “The Science of Art” Annual Open House
April 3rd, 2013
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The Crucible Offers Interactive Exploration of the Afterlife in “Asia Alive” Series
March 25th, 2013
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The Crucible To Host Youths in Industrial Art Adventure
March 23rd, 2013
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The Crucible Presents Fireside Lounge: Conception
February 3rd, 2013
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The Crucible Sponsors Mission Girls for Behind-The-Scenes Preview of Hot Couture: A Fusion of Fashion and Fire
January 10th, 2013
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2012
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Oakland Art Space The Crucible Presents “Hot Couture: A Fusion of Fashion and Fire”
December 11th, 2012
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CASS Sponsors The Peralta Junction Project, an Experiment in Arts-Based Urban Space Activation
December 7th, 2012
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International Blacksmith Finds Community, Resources in West Oakland
November 10th, 2012
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One Hat One Hand & Commonplace Productions Welcome The Life Size Mousetrap to Peralta Junction
November 8th, 2012
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New Community Program Helps Veterans, Educators Learn Skills in the Industrial Arts
October 25th, 2012
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Peralta Junction Project Brings Economic & Social Vitality to West Oakland
October 17th, 2012
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PRESS RELEASE
Molten Metal and Fire Replace Trust Falls in Today’s Team Building Workshops
September 28th, 2012
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Peralta Junction Project to Fuel Community & Creativity in West Oakland
September 25th, 2012
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Bay Area Art School The Crucible to Host the 7th Annual Fire & Light: Soirée and Art Auction July 21
July 7th, 2012
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Burn Baby, Burn! Bay Area Industrial Arts School, The Crucible, Offers New Playa Bootcamp Workshops
June 14th, 2012
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Bay Area Summer Camps at The Crucible Get East Bay Youth Fired Up for Summer 2012
May 12th, 2012
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Bay Area Art School The Crucible Set to Spark Creativity at ‘The Science of Art’ Open House April 7
March 31st, 2012
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Oakland Industrial Arts School Celebrates Strength and Fire at February Fireside Lounge
February 9th, 2012
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Bay Area Industrial Arts Facility Kicks off 2012 with The Crucible Experience – A Celebration of Art, Industry and Community
January 27th, 2012
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It’s the Hottest Show in Town: Tickets Still Available to MACHINE: A World Premiere Fire Opera at The Crucible
January 14th, 2012
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Hot Bay Area Entertainment – Fire Opera: MACHINE Premieres Tonight at Oakland Foundry and Art School
January 11th, 2012
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2011
PRESS RELEASE
East Bay Industrial Art School Announces Summer Immersion Classes for Kids and Adults
December 14th, 2011
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MEDIA COVERAGE
Black Rock City Comes to Oakland Through Inferno: A Fire Circus by Tamara Palmer
July 15th, 2011
SF Weekly
MEDIA COVERAGE
Inferno: A Fire Circus Comes to Oakland on July 14-16 by Vickie Chandler
July 11th, 2011
San Francisco Bay Area Today
PRESS RELEASE
New Winter Industrial Art Classes and Fun Family Spring Break Activities Announced at The Crucible
June 12th, 2011
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Bay Area Industrial Art School Presents Locally Handmade Gifts at Holiday Shopping Sale and Open House
November 30th, 2011
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Bay Area Philanthropists Help Crucible Blaze New Territory by Melding Industrial Arts and Opera
November 23rd, 2011
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Bay Area Industrial Art School Releases 2011 Holiday Gift Guide and Makes Six Recommendations
November 15th, 2011
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The Crucible Announces Its New Fall Deals and Benefits
October 18th, 2011
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World Premiere Fire Opera: MACHINE Tickets Now Available at Bay Area Industrial Art School
October 11th, 2011
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Bay Area Industrial Art School to Showcase Earth-Based Arts and Autumn Light and Shadow at Fireside Lounge Evening October 14
October 4th, 2011
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The Crucible Bay Area Industrial Art School Announces Family Weekends to Warm Up the Holidays
September 28th, 2011
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Industrial Arts Training with The Crucible Helps Student Get Into Stanford
September 14th, 2011
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The Crucible Bay Area Art School and Foundry to Host Sizzling Open House Saturday, September 10
September 7th, 2011
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The Crucible Now Booking Team Building Activities
August 23rd, 2011
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PRESS RELEASE
The Crucible and Black Rock Arts Foundation Team Up on Uptown Merritt Art Park Installation Devoted to Art Bikes
August 17th, 2011
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MEDIA COVERAGE
Fire Circus at the Crucible: The hottest show in Oakland by Nicole Jones
July 14th, 2011
Oakland North
PRESS RELEASE
Hot Damn! INFERNO: A Fire Circus Coming to The Crucible in Oakland July 14-16
July 5th, 2011
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Bay Area Industrial Arts Summer Camp Announced at The Crucible
June 21st, 2011
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The Crucible Names Steven Young as New Executive Director
June 5th, 2011
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Young Artists Gear Up To Play With Fire This Summer
April 4th, 2011
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Bay Area Industrial Arts School Gets Fired Up for Burning Man 2011
February 8th, 2011
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PRESS RELEASE
The Crucible Announces Inferno: A Fire Circus
February 5th, 2011
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MEDIA COVERAGE
SF Chronicle “Crucible’s Michael Sturtz leaving in blaze of glory” by Meredith May
January 13th, 2011
SF Chronicle
MEDIA COVERAGE
SF Chronicle 96 Hours “The Crucible Revival: Keep the Fire Burning” by Andrea Abney
January 13th, 2011
SF Chronicle
MEDIA COVERAGE
Bay Area Reporter “Oddly Enough” by Jim Provenzano
January 13th, 2011
The Bay Area Reporter
MEDIA COVERAGE
East Bay Express “Michael Sturtz Is Passing the Torch at The Crucible” by Ellen Cushing
January 12th, 2011
East Bay Express
MEDIA COVERAGE
Diablo Magazine “The Crucible’s Fiery Anniversary” by Serena Renner
January 19th, 2011
Diablo Magazine
PRESS RELEASE
Bay Area Industrial Art Classes Benefit from Young Interns at The Crucible
January 8th, 2011
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The Crucible’s 12th Anniversary Benefit Show Features an Amazing Collection of Extraordinary Performances of Music, Dance and Fire
January 4th, 2011
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2010
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Crucible Revival: Keep The Fire Burning Honors Departing Founder
November 30th, 2010
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West Oakland Youth Chop Shop Bicycles In The Name Of Art
October 26th, 2010
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Downtown Oakland Gallery Spooks Its Visitors With Gruesome Artwork
October 11th, 2010
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PRESS RELEASE
Young Artists Flaunt Their Art at Downtown Oakland Gallery
August 18th, 2010
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MEDIA COVERAGE
The Crucible – A Real Cool Place for Some Who Like It Hot!
April 5th, 2010
Alive Magazine
PRESS RELEASE
Molten Metal and Glowing Glass The Crucible’s Classes Bring out the Creative Genius in Everyone
April 12th, 2010
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PRESS RELEASE
West Oakland Organizations Come Out to Play With Fire
February 9th, 2010
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PRESS RELEASE
Fire Filled Flamenco Takes the Stage in Oakland
January 10th, 2010
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PRESS RELEASE
The Crucible Forges a Stronger Organization in 2010
January 10th, 2010
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2009
MEDIA COVERAGE
Citysearch – Do-It-Yourself Craft Classes in SF by Chelsea Lin
October 12th, 2009
Citysearch
MEDIA COVERAGE
Shadowlight Puppet Play at ‘The Rootabaga Opera’
July 16th, 2009
The Berkeley Daily Planet
MEDIA COVERAGE
Out of Town – “Fired up for the Fire Arts” by Georgo Shirk
July 15th, 2009
Oakland Magazine
MEDIA COVERAGE
“Sneak Peek at this Year’s Fire Arts Festival” by Ethan Flectcher
July 14th, 2009
Diablo Magazine
PRESS RELEASE
Young Artists from The Crucible Exhibit Art Bikes At deYoung Museum
April 5th, 2009
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PRESS RELEASE
Oakland Youth Get Creative with Bikes in Hot Programs at The Crucible
March 18th, 2009
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PRESS RELEASE
Hyphy Your Bike this Summer at The Crucible’s New Youth Frame Alteration Workshop
March 3rd, 2009
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MEDIA COVERAGE
Kristy Alfieri talks about youth opportunities at The Crucible
March 2nd, 2009
Comcast Newsmakers
MEDIA COVERAGE
Rob Nehring talks about adult classes at The Crucible
March 2nd, 2009
Comcast Newsmakers
PRESS RELEASE
Youth Summer Camps that Spark Creativity At The Crucible
February 3rd, 2009
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MEDIA COVERAGE
“Invitation of the Week: The Crucible takes a bite after burning up a decade”
January 4th, 2009
San Francisco Chronicle
2008
MEDIA COVERAGE
In The Mix: “Tiptoe into the Fire” by Derk Richardson
December, 2008
Oakland Magazine
PRESS RELEASE
MARS: FIRE & ICE An Open House Celebrating the Red Planet & the Phoenix Space Mission
June 5th, 2008
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PRESS RELEASE
Molten Metal and Glowing Glass: The Crucible’s Classes Bring out the Creative Genius in Everyone
March 5th, 2008
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2007
PRESS RELEASE
West Oakland Youths Get Hyphy with Bikes in Crucible’s Frame Alteration Workshop
October 25th, 2007
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PRESS RELEASE
Bio-Diesel Motocycle breaks Land Speed Record
September 10th, 2007
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MEDIA COVERAGE
San Francisco Chronicle” target=”_blank”>“‘Romeo and Juliet’ burns with passion at Crucible” by Rachel Howard, Dance Critic
January 12th, 2007
San Francisco Chronicle