News & Press

The Crucible’s newsroom archives our press releases, media coverage, and awards. For regular updates about what is going on at The Crucible subscribe to our weekly email newsletter, follow us on social media, or check out our blog.

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2023

MEDIA COVERAGE

The best Bay Area fairs and festivals to grab gifts this holiday season

November 28, 2023
San Francisco Chronicle

PRESS RELEASE

Seth Steward Named New Executive Director of The Crucible

November 5, 2023
Issued by The Crucible

2021

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CASS Supports Emerging Youth’s Creativity For Tenth Straight Year

April 20, 2021
Issued by The Crucible

2019

2018

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The Crucible Expands Its Board, Furthers Its Mission

November 7, 2018
Issued by The Crucible

2017

MEDIA COVERAGE

Young Champions of Craftsmanship

December 10, 2017
Craftsmanship Quarterly

MEDIA COVERAGE

The 10 Best Retirement Activities in California!

November 14, 2017
Best Things CA

MEDIA COVERAGE

Adam Savage Visits The Crucible Maker Space

November 8, 2017
Tested.com

MEDIA COVERAGE

The Crucible Wins Reader’s Choice for Best Art Classes

June 15, 2017
East Bay Express

2016

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The Crucible Announces Hot Couture 2017 “The Beautiful Ones”

November 18, 2016
Issued by The Crucible

2015

2014

2013

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The Crucible Hosts its Third Annual Playa Bound: Sale & Open House

June 21st, 2013
Issued by The Crucible

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World-Renowned Artist Leads Larger Than Life Adventure at The Crucible

May 10th, 2013
Issued by The Crucible

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The Crucible Presents Fireside Lounge: Creation

May 9th, 2013
Issued by The Crucible

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The Crucible Hosts 8th Annual Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction

April 4th, 2013
Issued by The Crucible

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The Crucible Hosts “The Science of Art” Annual Open House

April 3rd, 2013
Issued by The Crucible

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The Crucible To Host Youths in Industrial Art Adventure

March 23rd, 2013
Issued by The Crucible

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The Crucible Presents Fireside Lounge: Conception

February 3rd, 2013
Issued by The Crucible

2012

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International Blacksmith Finds Community, Resources in West Oakland

November 10th, 2012
Issued by The Crucible

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Peralta Junction Project Brings Economic & Social Vitality to West Oakland

October 17th, 2012
Issued by The Crucible

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50 Years of Studio Glass Press Event

October 10th, 2012
Issued by The Crucible

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Molten Metal and Fire Replace Trust Falls in Today’s Team Building Workshops

September 28th, 2012
Issued by The Crucible

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Peralta Junction Project to Fuel Community & Creativity in West Oakland

September 25th, 2012
Issued by The Crucible

2011

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The Crucible Announces Its New Fall Deals and Benefits

October 18th, 2011
Issued by The Crucible

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Industrial Arts Training with The Crucible Helps Student Get Into Stanford

September 14th, 2011
Issued by The Crucible

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The Crucible Now Booking Team Building Activities

August 23rd, 2011
Issued by The Crucible

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Bay Area Industrial Arts Summer Camp Announced at The Crucible

June 21st, 2011
Issued by The Crucible

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The Crucible Names Steven Young as New Executive Director

June 5th, 2011
Issued by The Crucible

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An Evening of Fiery Girl Power

April 14th, 2011
Issued by The Crucible

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Young Artists Gear Up To Play With Fire This Summer

April 4th, 2011
Issued by The Crucible

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Time To Create At The Crucible

March 24th, 2011
Issued by The Crucible

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The Crucible Cheers On Marathoners With Fire

March 17th, 2011
Issued by The Crucible

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The Crucible Gets Fired Up For Spring

March 16th, 2011
Issued by The Crucible

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Bay Area Industrial Arts School Gets Fired Up for Burning Man 2011

February 8th, 2011
Issued by The Crucible

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The Crucible Announces Inferno: A Fire Circus

February 5th, 2011
Issued by The Crucible

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An Evening of Industrial-Sized Love

February 3rd, 2011
Issued by The Crucible

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Bay Area Industrial Art Classes Benefit from Young Interns at The Crucible

January 8th, 2011
Issued by The Crucible

2010

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Crucible Revival: Keep The Fire Burning Honors Departing Founder

November 30th, 2010
Issued by The Crucible

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West Oakland Youth Chop Shop Bicycles In The Name Of Art

October 26th, 2010
Issued by The Crucible

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Downtown Oakland Gallery Spooks Its Visitors With Gruesome Artwork

October 11th, 2010
Issued by The Crucible

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Young Artists Flaunt Their Art at Downtown Oakland Gallery

August 18th, 2010
Issued by The Crucible

MEDIA COVERAGE

Top Tickets: April 12-18

April 1st, 2010
Diablo Magazine

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West Oakland Organizations Come Out to Play With Fire

February 9th, 2010
Issued by The Crucible

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Fire Filled Flamenco Takes the Stage in Oakland

January 10th, 2010
Issued by The Crucible

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The Crucible Forges a Stronger Organization in 2010

January 10th, 2010
Issued by The Crucible

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The Cathedral Gallery: Metal vs. Wood

January 5th, 2010
Issued by The Crucible

2009

MEDIA COVERAGE

Bikes get hyphy in West Oakland

November 22nd, 2009
Oakland North

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Holiday Gifty Art Sale & Open House

October 1st, 2009
Issued by The Crucible

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Cathedral Gallery Artists’ Reception

August 13th, 2009
Issued by The Crucible

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Fall Community Open House

August 12th, 2009
Issued by The Crucible

MEDIA COVERAGE

The Pyromaniac’s Crucible Art Fest

July 21st, 2009
G4TV

MEDIA COVERAGE

The Fire Got Bigger

July 15th, 2009
East Bay Express

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Fire Arts Festival 2009 Line-up

June 1st, 2009
Issued by The Crucible

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Spring Open House

April 18th, 2009
Issued by The Crucible

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Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction

April 18th, 2009
Issued by The Crucible

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Fire Arts Arena in New Location

April 9th, 2009
Issued by The Crucible

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Young Artists from The Crucible Exhibit Art Bikes At deYoung Museum

April 5th, 2009
Issued by The Crucible

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Oakland Youth Get Creative with Bikes in Hot Programs at The Crucible

March 18th, 2009
Issued by The Crucible

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Take a “Make-ation” at The Crucible

March 17th, 2009
Issued by The Crucible

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Youth Summer Camps that Spark Creativity At The Crucible

February 3rd, 2009
Issued by The Crucible

2008

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Holiday Gifty Art Sale & Open House

December 13th, 2008
Issued by The Crucible

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Dracul: Prince of Fire

December 10th, 2008
Issued by The Crucible

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Dracul: Prince of Fire – Now in Rehearsals

December 10th, 2008
Issued by The Crucible

MEDIA COVERAGE

KMVT – What’s Up Wit’ That?

December 5th, 2008
KMVT

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Fall Community Open House

June 9th, 2008
Issued by The Crucible

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Fire Arts Festival

June 2nd, 2008
Issued by The Crucible

2007

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Holiday Gifty Art Sale & Open House

December 15th, 2007
Issued by The Crucible

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Hot Couture: A Fusion of Fire & Fashion

November 29th, 2007
Issued by The Crucible

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Bio-Diesel Motocycle breaks Land Speed Record

September 10th, 2007
Issued by The Crucible

MEDIA COVERAGE

We Came, We Saw, It Kicked Our A**

July 13th, 2007
SFist

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Fire Arts Festival Press Release

July 11th, 2007
Issued by The Crucible

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

2006

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Romeo & Juliet – A Fire Ballet

December 5th, 2006
Issued by The Crucible

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Fire Arts Festival PSA

June 1st, 2006
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Fire Arts Festival Press Release

April 18th, 2006
Issued by The Crucible

2004

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