Support The Crucible
The Crucible is the largest industrial arts organization in the country dedicated to providing young people transformational experiences of picking up a torch, bending metal, and pouring bronze all under one roof. Hands-on learning opportunities like these are critical, especially in this era of physical distancing and remote learning.
Operating at reduced capacity due to the COVID-19 crisis, The Crucible is relying on support from our community to support arts education access programs, employment for artists, and relief programs for our 150+ faculty artists and staff members.
Your Gift Makes The Difference
Empowering
Youth ExperiencesEach year, The Crucible welcomes 5,000 young people ages 8-18 for hands-on workshops that inspire creative connections and spark personal growth.
Access
To Sustainable TransportationWe are supporting our community with expert bike maintenance when safe bike transportation is needed more than ever. A recently expanded Bike Shop is providing monthly Bike Fix-A-Thons and expanded repair and maintenance classes for youth.
Building
Creative Career PathwaysThrough our Creative Economy Pathway Program, young adults have access to digital and metal fabrication workshops to help them build careers as artists and tradespeople.
How Your Contribution Helps
$25 buys clay and materials for two youth scholarship students
Video Spotlights Of Your Impact
Fuego Leader C’Zarriah Davis-Smith was set on her creative path during a free Crucible field trip.
Our scholarship program gives BIPOC and low-income students access to hands-on experiences in the industrial arts.
For students like Ashala Jones, having access to hands-on Crucible classes during the COVID-19 pandemic was a lifeline.
Be Creative In Your Support
There are a number of ways you can support the active, creative community of The Crucible from volunteering your time, donating your old car, signing up for employer matching gifts, and more!