Tacoma, WA — The Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) invites all members and media guests to an engaging event featuring artist Lily Lee and her thought-provoking work, “The Great Basin Murders.” Event Details: “The Great Basin Murders” is a captivating series that delves into the mysteries of unsolved homicides from the 1970s to 1990s. These cases involve […]
Summer Shines Bright with Activities at Tacoma Art Museum
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. It’s easy to make art part of your summer plans with all the activities available at Tacoma Art Museum. Many programs are free to the community and invite you to experience dance, music, movies, crafts, and Native culture in relation to TAM exhibitions. Have your calendar handy and explore the […]
Tacoma Art Museum Announces Programming for The Current, An Artist Award
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. In recognition of the incredible work of local artists, each year Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) awards one Black artist in Tacoma with an unrestricted award along with possibilities for programming and professional growth opportunities. This year’s awardee is potter Kristina Batiste. TAM is excited to announce Kristina Batiste as the […]
Tacoma’s Charter Review Committee Extends Public Comments
An Extended Comment Period regarding the Tacoma Charter Review will begin at 6 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Tacoma Municipal Building, Council Chamber (747 Market St, First Floor, Tacoma). See this flyer for more information.
Gala Celebrates Momentum at Tacoma Art Museum
Tickets are now available for the Momentum Gala, Tacoma Art Museum’s largest fundraising event. This year’s gala will celebrate springtime — a time of rebirth, renewal, hope, and inspiration. The event will be Saturday, April 13th from 5-9 p.m. at Tacoma Art Museum (TAM). Local humanitarian Kwabi Amoah-Forson, known for community programming through The Peace […]
Pottery artist Kristina Batiste named 2023 Awardee of The Current, An Artist Award
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. Kristina Batiste, a Tacoma artist in pottery and sculpture, is the 2023 awardee of The Current, An Artist Award at Tacoma Art Museum. As the awardee, Batiste will receive a $15,000 unrestricted gift and available institutional resources from TAM. The Current, An Artist Award is an annual award supporting a Black […]
Free Dia de los Muertos Festival is Sunday at TAM
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. Art-making workshops, traditional tapete (sand painting), ofrendas (altars honoring lost loved ones) and live performances are part of the 19th annual Día de los Muertos festival at Tacoma Art Museum. Activities are planned from noon to 5 p.m. this Sunday, Nov. 5. Admission is free to the Día de los […]
Dia de los Muertos Returns to TAM Nov. 5
Submitted by Tacoma Art Museum. Traditional tapete (sand painting), ofrendas (altars honoring lost loved ones) and art-making workshops are back for the 19th annual Día de los Muertos festival at Tacoma Art Museum. Activities are planned from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 5. Día de los Muertos (also known as Day of the […]
Materials, messages collide in ‘Soft Power’ exhibit opening Oct. 14
Tacoma Art Museum’s upcoming exhibition, “Soft Power,” explores the dynamic contrast between soft materials and so-called “hard” ideas. More than 40 textile-based works by 21 artists will be on view Oct. 14, 2023 through Sept. 1, 2024. In “Soft Power,” artists use traditional processes to create contemporary declarations of resistance, resilience, love, and rebuke. Cultural […]