Open the Door to Discovery and Expression

Double your impact now through FEB 2, 2026!

The Kelson Foundation has just committed a $500,000 challenge match — inviting others to join them in strengthening The Crucible’s future. Each new pledge or donation made before February 2 helps unlock this Challenge Match effectively doubling your contribution and building a more resilient foundation for the years ahead. Payment of your pledge may be made any time during 2026!

• To pledge now and pay later, please submit a Pledge Form here.
• To learn more about this partnership, download PDF highlights.

"The Crucible has impacted my life for the better, 100%. Art, especially industrial art, has kept me grounded. I am so lucky to have grown up in this environment where I was nurtured creatively. Now I can give that back. It fills me with light, to be able to watch students grow and see them gain more confidence like I did."

–Leslie Kwok, Former Youth Student-turned-Crucible Instructor

Your donation will support our year round programs and events and keep the creative economy thriving in Oakland!

🔥 Studio Access Fund – Your gift keeps the studios open, safe, and accessible for everyone, from first-time makers to professional artists. When you give, you help ensure that everyone, regardless of skill level or background, has a place to create.

🔥 Youth Access & Impact Fund – Help every Oakland student discover their creative spark. Your gift supports Oakland Unified School District field trips, youth workshops, and the Fuego internship program — opening pathways to opportunity through industrial art.