Members Enjoy Early Access To New Crucible Apparel
2020-05-21T16:51:10-07:00That’s right! The Crucible—for the first time in years—is offering branded apparel for direct sale so you can rep your Crucible love from the comfort of your own home!
Upgrading The Crucible During The Covid 19 Crisis
2020-05-01T15:24:42-07:00This past week, Alameda county extended its shelter-in-place order through May 31, meaning The Crucible will remain closed for at least another month. While we miss gathering with our creative community more than anything, there has been one benefit to our studio closure.
These 6 Artists Will Inspire You—Get Your Soiree Art Preview
2020-10-26T18:00:09-07:00Today 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.
Your Guide To A Creative Shelter-In-Place
2020-10-26T18:06:31-07:00Art, making, and creativity have sown to be invaluable resources. Studies show that being creative—no matter your skill level—can improve your mood, relieve stress and anxiety, and influence brain connections. Here's your guide to a creative shelter-in-place.
Nine Oakland Public Art Displays You Can Explore While Social Distancing
2020-03-25T17:19:37-07:00Oakland is a city known for its art—it's often listed as one of the main attractions for visitors. Normally, we have the privilege of seeing art come to life in our studio on a daily basis. But since our own studio is shut down, we're looking for new, creative ways to engage with Oakland while staying safe.
Buy Art Direct From Artists Who Need Your Support
2020-10-26T17:53:49-07:00Studio closures around The Bay Area have had a major impact on the maker community. Our working artists—whether they sell original art, depend on commission work, or are regular instructors in our classrooms—have lost their main sources of income due to Covid-19 shutdowns.
Resources For Artists And Community During Coronavirus Shutdowns
2020-10-26T17:56:19-07:00While our community faces widespread changes, we wanted to share some resources to help artists, Oaklanders, the greater Bay Area, and beyond find support during Covid-19 shutdowns. This list will be regularly updated as new information becomes available.
What Closing The Doors Means and How You Can Help
2020-10-15T10:36:26-07:00On Saturday, The Crucible made the decision to temporarily close to the public to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. On Monday, Alameda County ordered all non-essential businesses to close for three weeks. Spring is one of our busiest times of year, full of community events, funding opportunities, and hundreds of classes.
Closing For Now—Caring For Our Community
2020-03-30T18:37:16-07:00In light of public health recommendations to increase social distancing and reduce the incidence and spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus, The Crucible will be closed to the public starting today at 6pm and suspending operations through Sunday, March 29.
Educational Response Vehicle Goes For A Test Drive To Oakland Roots
2020-12-03T13:51:40-08:00This past Saturday, we rolled up our front gate and took our brand new ERV—short for Educational Response Vehicle—on the road to the Oakland Roots game at Laney College Stadium where we had the opportunity to engage with soccer fans young and old.