The Crucible Trains the Next Generation of Industrial Arts Educators - Seven New Instructors Got Their Start in Donor-Funded Youth Programs
Twelve artists who began as students in The Crucible’s Youth Programs will teach in 2017 Youth Summer Camps, which kicked off this week. The majority of these new instructors were able to take classes at The Crucible, an Oakland arts education nonprofit, because of the scholarship opportunities made possible by donations. - June 26, 2017
The Crucible Names Steven Young as New Executive Director
Artist and Businessman Has Long Ties to Arts Education Center. - May 11, 2011
The Crucible Announces Inferno: A Fire Circus
“Hottest Show on Earth” to include fire-breathing acrobats, live music and more - May 04, 2011
An Evening of Fiery Girl Power
The Crucible Celebrates Women in Industrial Art with a Rosie The Riveter Evening - April 16, 2011
Young Artists Gear Up to Play with Fire This Summer
The Crucible Presents Its Sixth Year of Youth Summer Camp in Industrial Arts - April 06, 2011
Time to Create at The Crucible
Expanded Classrooms and Extra Hours at Industrial Art School - March 25, 2011
The Crucible Gets Fired Up for Spring
The Crucible Hosts Its 10th Annual Spring Open House Expo & Art Show. - March 24, 2011
The Crucible Cheers on Marathoners with Fire
The Crucible Hosts a Fiery Cheer Station for Oakland Marathon Participants. - March 18, 2011
"Crucible Revival: Keep The Fire Burning" Honors Departing Founder
The Crucible Hosts a Revival Celebrating Its Founder’s 12 Years of Creativity - December 01, 2010
West Oakland Youth Chop Shop Bicycles in the Name of Art
The Crucible Hosts Its Fourth-Annual Youth Frame Alteration Workshop. - October 28, 2010
Downtown Oakland Gallery Spooks Its Visitors with Gruesome Artwork
The Crucible Hosts Its Last Show at Cathedral Building Location. - October 14, 2010
Fire Filled Flamenco Takes the Stage in Oakland
The Crucible Presents an Evening of Flamenco, Art & Fire. - October 01, 2010
West Oakland Organizations Come Out to Play with Fire
The Crucible Hosts Its 10th Annual Fall Community Open House Expo & Art Show - September 07, 2010
Young Artists Flaunt Their Art at Downtown Oakland Gallery
The Crucible’s Cathedral Gallery Hosts Artists Ages 8-17 in Its Show, “Flamboastin’” - August 20, 2010
The Crucible Forges a Stronger Organization in 2010
After a decade of making industrial and fine art accessible to the Bay Area, Founder Michael Sturtz transitions to Creative Director, as Kathleen Brown comes on board as Interim Executive Director. - January 13, 2010
Metal vs. Wood/Wood vs. Metal at The Cathedral Gallery
The Crucible’s art gallery in Oakland’s historic Cathedral Building announces its first exhibition of the new year. “Metal vs. Wood/ Wood vs. Metal” is a group exhibition “showdown” featuring new works of art of metal and/or wood. Encompassing a diversity of techniques, such as joinery, carving, turning, welding, forging, pouring, and machining, Metal vs. Wood showcases work that pushes the boundaries of what these materials have to offer. Opening Reception January 21st 6-9PM. - January 13, 2010
The Crucible’s Cathedral Gallery Announces: Open Call for Art
The Crucible’s art gallery in Oakland’s historic Cathedral Building, at the triangle between Broadway and Telegraph Avenues, announces an open call for art for its first exhibition of the new year. “Metal vs. Wood/ Wood vs. Metal” will be a group exhibition “showdown” featuring new works of art of metal and/or wood. - December 23, 2009