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Fall Open House Exhibitor Information

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The Crucible will host an open house on September 11, 2010 and we are seeking local community-based organizations to join us in our fourth Community Open House event. The Open House will run from 12-4 pm and we have limited booths and tables for community based organizations. We hope to serve as a community resource to promote a daylong open house for community-based organizations serving West Oakland. We are inviting local residents, as well as, our Crucible community to take advantage of the wide range of programming found within Oakland. We invite community-based organizations to join us for this community-building event. Our Open House events draw 500 attendees and offers live demonstrations of our fine and industrial arts. We have a limited number of 10×10 booths and 6×8 tables, which are available on a first come, first serve basis. Electricity can be provided. We invite organizations to bring materials, collateral and banners. Organizations are welcomed to sell items during this time as well. We will feature this Community Open House in our newsletters, on our website and in our printed materials. Set up begins at 10:30 a.m. and the open house ends at 4 p.m. We will not be able to accommodate any late set ups beyond 11: 30 a.m. We have an online submission form, Click Here to Apply. We welcome you to join us for this exciting event. Please respond by August 26, 2010. We believe in being good neighbors and through community support, we can continue the work we’ve started. There is no place like West Oakland and together we can continue to make our neighborhood a place where art thrives.
Event dates & times:	Saturday September 11, 2010 12 to 4pm
Deadline:	Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Application:	APPLY HERE…
Contact Persons:	Please contact either Kristy with any questions. Email: kristy@thecrucible.org – Phone: 510.444.0919 x113
Setup Info:	Set up begins at 10 a.m. and the open house ends at 4 p.m. We will not be able to accommodate any late set ups beyond 11:30 a.m.
Additional Info:	We have a limited number of 10×10 booths and 6×8 tables, which are available on a first come, first serve basis. Electricity can be provided. We invite organizations to bring materials, collateral and banners. Organizations are welcomed to sell items during this time as well.
Legal Stuff:	Applicant herby releases and agrees to hold harmless and to not bring a lawsuit, arbitration of other action claim of proceeding against The Crucible and its members, directors, employees, agents, subcontractors, representatives, attorneys, brokers, insurers, lenders, officers, partners, successors. This release includes but is not limited to any claim, loss, expense, and liability that Applicant may suffer, whether by reason of breach of or failure of The Crucible to perform in any manner of any part of its obligations related to the 2010 Fall Community Open House or by any reason of any act of omission of The Crucible. This Release includes but

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Flamboastin’

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August 19 – October 1, 2010

Opening Reception: Thursday, August 19th 6-9pm
First Friday Art Walk: Friday, September 3rd 6-9pm

Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-2pm

Address:
1603 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
Map

More Info:
(510) 444-0919
daniel@thecrucible.org

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Flamboastin’ – Bay Area Youth Flaunting their Sculptural Explorations

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The Crucible’s Cathedral Gallery
CALL FOR YOUTH ART

Flamboastin’
Bay Area Youth Flaunting their Sculptural Explorations

Deadline for Submission: Friday, July 30th, 2010

The Crucibleʼs Cathedral Gallery is producing itʼs first its first Bay Area Youth Sculpture Show, Flamboastinʼ. We are seeking three dimensional artwork made by Bay Area youth, including but not limited to: metal jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, glass, woodworking, blacksmithing, and kinetic artwork. If you are between the ages of 8 and 17 we strongly encourage you to submit your work! All Bay Area youth are eligible.

There will be three categories defined by age: 8-10, 11-14, and 15-17 years We encourage parents to assist younger artists with the application process.

HOW TO APPLY:
We encourage parents to assist younger students with the application.

The Crucible is a non-profit educational facility that fosters a collaboration of Arts, Industry and Community. Through training in the fine and industrial arts, The Crucible promotes creative expression, reuse of materials and innovative design while serving as an accessible arts venue for the general public. Our youth art program is one of the most vibrant curricula in the Bay Area. It is widely known for providing an introduction to mediums that otherwise would be difficult to for youth to access.

Guidelines and Eligibility:
• Youth Artists must be or between the ages of 8 – 17
• Artists must live in the Bay Area.
• All work must remain in gallery for the duration of the exhibit (until October 1st).
• All work submitted must have a sculptural element or three dimensional quality to be considered. (2-D work will not be considered).
• There is a limit of 3 submissions per artist.

All of the following materials are required to be included with your submission to be considered for this great opportunity.

Required Materials:
• Youth Art Show Submission CLOSED
• Images of each piece of artwork (see instructions below).
• Artist Statement – write a brief statement about what art means to you personally and/or culturally – 1 page maximum.
• Portrait (optional).

Instructions for Image Formatting:
• Submit one full view image and (we recommend) one detail and/or another angle of the artwork each submission.
• We prefer high quality jpeg files, and the images must be oriented properly.
• Label the images clearly if you are submitting multiple pieces of art. Include your last name in the file name.
(example: Jones1.jpeg , Jones1Detail.jpeg).
• If for whatever reason you do not have access to a camera or the means to complete the image requirements, please call Daniel at the Crucible (510-444-0919 X106) and we will
arrange a time to photograph your work and assist you with the submission process.

Important Dates:

Submission Deadline: Friday, July 30th, 5:00pm
Notification Date: Wednesday, August 4th
Art drop off: Saturday August 13th 10am-2pm
Sunday, August 14th 2-5pm
Monday August 15th 5-8pm
Opening Reception: August 19th 6-9pm
Closing: October 1st

Email ALL of the Required Materials and/or questions to:
gallery@thecrucible.org

Or you may drop off, mail, or fax submissions to:
The Crucible
c/o Daniel Stauber
1260 7th Street
Oakland, California 94607
(Office open Mon-Thurs, 10-6 and Friday 10-2; fax: 510-444-0918)

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2010 Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction Recep

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Thank you to all our guests, artists, and volunteers
for being a part of our Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction.

We are so appreciative of our Soirée guests’ support of The Crucible’s arts education programs, and thanks to the generosity of the artists who contributed to our live art auction, 100% of auction proceeds went to The Crucible. See the artwork here. We’re pleased to report that every auction piece has gone to a good home. Congratulations to those winning bidders!

Click Here to view the Soirée photo gallery, as well as a short video taken during the event.

Thanks again for your generosity and support of The Crucible.

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Flux

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July 20 – August 13, 2010

Artist Reception: Thursday, July 29th 6-9pm
First Friday Art Walk: Friday, August 6th 6-9pm
Closing Reception: Friday, August 13th 6-9pm with music by Daniel Yasmin & Co.

Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-2pm

Artists Include:
Crystal Allen, Jay Bridgland, Ben Carpenter, Lee Granberg, Carla Hall, Bonnie Heras, Janet Hiebert, Billy Hiebert, Jonathan Hyman, Rob Nehring, Robert Stone, Warren, Kathleen Watson

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HEAT: A Fire Cabaret

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HEAT: A Fire Cabaret

Seduction’s Flash Point

July 15-17, 2010 7PM

EVENTS PHOTOS HERE…

PHOTOBOOF PHOTOS HERE…

Slip into a forgotten era when fire prohibition was in full effect and the frigid masses were forced underground to seek HEAT. Explore our speakeasy, where bootleg fire boils the blood and inflames the desires of all who enter.

Join us for an evening of drinking, dancing and illicit fire with seductive performances both on the stage and throughout the studio from the denizens of HEAT. Join us for The Crucible’s first ever Fire Cabaret.

This fantastically fiery evening will be filled with walk-through performance installations, fire sculptures, industrial art demonstrations, photo opportunities and a theatrical stage show divided into four 15-minute chapters presented over the course of the night. Guests are encouraged to dress up and walk around this sizzling interactive experience.

Hear the sultry voice of Kim Nalley, one of the world’s best jazz and blues vocalists. Behold the mesmerizing aerial artistry of Scarlett & Axelrod, witness the death defying feats of Gravity Plays Favorites and Jennings & Xiaohong, be captivated byFou Fou Ha!and feel the HEAT from a variety of other hot performers.

SMOKING HOT THEATRICAL DEMONSTRATIONS:
Stroll through displays of Arc welding flash dance, jewelry peep show, torch cutting burlesque, MIG welding strip tease, TIG welding aerial and many more of the fiery industrial arts as only The Crucible can present.

NOTORIOUS FIRE INSTALLATIONS:
Feel the radiance of outlawed fire sculptures from Justin Gray, Orion Fredericks, Vance Cearley and others. Experience the glow of illuminated creations from the Sun Brothers, Jeremy Lutes, and others.

STRIKE A POSE:
Pose yourself for a photo in front of 1920’s vintage bootlegger cars by Jim Callahan and in the notorious Photo Boof. Come decked out in your Deco best… flappers, dandies, gangsters and molls. It’s the 20’s, so roar like you mean it!

Designed and Directed by Michael Sturtz

Please Note: This is a standing room only event with very limited seating. It is designed as a dress up, walk-through interactive experience. This show also contains mature content and situations that may not be suitable for young children.

EVENTS PHOTOS HERE…

PHOTOBOOF PHOTOS HERE…

Box Office Info

Event Location & Directions

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Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction

Thursday, July 15, 6pm

Join us for The Crucible’s annual Soirée! Guests will enjoy a delicious, fire-inspired, three-course dinner and spectacular live art auction featuring exquisite works by top Bay Area artists working in

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HEAT: A Fire Cabaret – Performers

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The Cast

Main Stage Performers
Kim Nalley Band – vocals and live music
Scarlett & Axelrod – aerial, dance and acrobatics
Gravity Plays Favorites – pole dancing
Jennings & Xaiohong – hand to hand balancing
Tracy Piper – acrobats
Fleeky Flanco – hand balancing and contortion
Breonna Noack – contortion
Fou Fou Ha! – performance troupe extraordinaire

Theatrical Demo Performers
Alysia Hook – torch cutting burlesque
Luna Del Fuego – torch cutting burlesque
Shareese Wheeler – MIG welding strip-tease
Lauren Guajardo – fire hooping burlesque
Avi Khalsa – TIG welding contortion
Eve Adelfi – belly dancing glass flameworking with violin
Jenny Atomik – bridge crane aerial
Laura Lynn Balcerzak – mezzanine pole dance
Rose Nisker – flamenco tissue aerial
Carlos Oxford – aerial tissue
Shaina Dyani Johnson – ARC welding flash dance
Katy Pomelov – ARC welding flash dance
Delina Brooks – afro-cuban blacksmithing dance
Larry Hunt – blacksmithing bucket beats

Back to Main HEAT page…

Main Stage

Kim Nalley Band

The Band
Tammy Hall – piano
Michael Zisman – bass
Kent Bryson – drums
Ned Boynton – guitar
Danny Armstrong – trombone

Recently named one of the “Ten Most Influential African Americans in the Bay Area,” Kim Nalley has an international reputation as one of world’s best jazz & blues vocalists. Known for her ability to turn a chattering cocktail-sipping crowd into a rapt audience of lifelong fans in minutes with a beguiling combination of sass, soul and smarts, no trip to San Francisco is complete without hearing Kim Nalley perform.

Kim Nalley, in looks and presence is often compared to Billie Holiday, but vocally she packs a 3 1/2 octave range that can go from operatic to gritty blues on a dime, projection that can whisper a ballad yet is capable of filling a room with no microphone, and the ability to scat blistering solos without ever losing the crowd’s interest or the intense swing. Her singing is most reminiscent of the former Basie Singers Helen Humes & Joe Williams with a dash of Dinah Washington and occasional nods to Ella, Sarah and Nina Simone.

More information…

Scarlett & Axelrod

Kate Scarlett and Chloe Axelrod combine imagination, creativity, and skill, to perform a mesmerizing duet on the aerial hoop. Spinning and raised high aloft, their movements take them through a graceful choreography of sculptural beauty. Their performance is a dance of precision and seemingly effortless strength which captivates and delights those who observe.

More information…

Gravity Plays Favorites

St. Louis socialites Katrina Dohl (aka Katrina the Red or Kate the Great) and Michelle Mynx (aka Michelle Gravity) have been flying high across the nation as

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2010 Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction

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Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction
Thursday, July 15, 2010
6pm
The Crucible

Expect the spectacular. Support The Crucible. Buy your tickets.

Join us for The Crucible’s annual Soirée! This fiery, festive, and fabulous evening features a delicious dinner with wine pairings and a spectacular live art auction. This year’s event will be held in The Crucible’s studio and will include an opening night performance of HEAT: A Fire Cabaret.

Get a preview of the live auction artwork here…

Fabulous fare and delectable drinks.
Look forward to an exquisite three-course fire-inspired dinner provided by Grace Street Catering with wine pairings courtesy of Maison, Marques and Domaines and Roederer Estate.Fine art and fire art to the highest bidder.
Raise your paddle and take home an extraordinary piece of sculpture. From internationally known masters to emerging artists, our live auction will include an eclectic and electric array of work in metal, glass, and wood, with something for every taste and every budget. Get a preview of the live auction artwork here…Turning up the HEAT.
Guests will enjoy an exclusive premiere performance of HEAT: A Fire Cabaret, featuring the sultry jazz vocals of Kim Nalley, the aerial artistry of Scarlett & Axelrod, and flame-filled performances throughout the night. Soirée tickets and auction proceeds support The Crucible’s year-round arts education programs, and a portion of the ticket price is tax-deductible. We hope to see you at this not-to-be-missed and not-to-be-forgotten evening.

Expect the spectacular. Support The Crucible. Buy your tickets.

Tickets $250 ($150 tax-deductible)
Tables of Ten $2,500 ($1,500 tax-deductible)

For more information and to purchase tickets by phone,
call (510) 444-0919 ext. 119.

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Call For Proposals – Siege of the Gallery

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Siege of the Gallery –

Call for Curatorial Proposals for a Group Exhibit

CALL FOR PROPOSALS! DEADLINE: Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 5PM

The Crucible’s Cathedral Gallery is figuratively under siege in July… And it could be your group that occupies our space. We are accepting curatorial proposals for a small group exhibit that accentuate the Cathedral Gallery’s mission of promoting the Crucible classes and showcasing the community of fine and industrial arts.

HOW TO APPLY:

Guidelines and Eligibility:
The Crucible’s mission must be considered when writing and submitting proposals to the Cathedral Gallery: The Crucible is a non-profit educational facility that fosters a collaboration of Arts, Industry and Community. Through training in the fine and industrial arts, The Crucible promotes creative expression, reuse of materials and innovative design while serving as an accessible arts venue for the general public.

One Lead Artist/Curator will be in charge of curating the show, coordinating the participating artists, and will be the primary contact in communicating with the Crucible’s gallery staff. A minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 artists, including the Lead Artist/Curator must actively help organize and participate in the exhibit. Artists and curators MUST be based in the Bay Area. Each artist must have 5 to 10 pieces in the exhibit. The Curator and Artists MUST BE PRESENT Opening night. All work must remain in gallery for the duration of the exhibit. All of the following materials are required to be included with your submission to be considered for this opportunity.

Required Materials:
• Completed Submission Form
• Short Project Description (1 paragraph)
• Curatorial Statement (1 page maximum) that provides a descriptive explanation of the show proposal and addresses the following questions:
– How does the proposed exhibit support the Crucible’s mission?
– How does each artist’s work contribute to the overall proposed theme of the exhibit?
– In curating and laying out the exhibit, how will the exhibit engage the visitors and utilize the gallery’s unique space?
– Should your proposal be accepted, how will working with the Crucible further your artistic goals?

• 5-10 Images of work per artist (See Submission form for formatting instructions).
• Image List – Including artist name, title, medium, year, dimensions, and price (or insurance value if not for sale) for each work.
• Resumes and Bios from each artist.
• (Optional) Announcements, fliers, published reviews, etc. from previous exhibitions.

Description of Space:
The Crucible’s Cathedral Gallery is located in the ground floor of the Historical Cathedral Building located at the triangle between Telegraph Ave and Broadway in Downtown Oakland. Unique features of the space include exposed structural I-beams, very high ceilings, two entrance doors, and adjustable spot-lighting. Artwork is visible through windows on both sides of the gallery from the sidewalk and street 24/7. There is very little wall space for displaying 2D work, and limited electrical sockets for work requiring electricity. Proposals that consider and/or engages the space in a site-specific manner are encouraged. You should be familiar with the gallery and experience it in person before submitting a proposal.

Gallery Floor Plan for Download (pdf)

What The Gallery Provides:
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It’s Alive

2018-03-08T13:28:44-08:00

The Crucible’s Cathedral Gallery presents

May 20 – July 2, 2010
Opening Reception – May 20th – 6-9PM

Guest Juror: Nemo Gould

Artists included:
Robert Burnside
Patricia Chavez & Chris Niemer
Max Chen
Jonathan Foote
Nemo Gould
Adam Hathaway
Ken Herrick
Billy Hiebert
Tracy Jacobs
Greg Johnson
Robert Stone & Crystal Allen
Sudhu Tewari
Jeff Tritel