the arts

Electronic Submissions for Calls to Artists

Stay informed!  Join the TacomaArt Listserv to receive and post information about arts events and opportunities or join the TACelist to simply receive periodic emails from the Tacoma Arts Commission about sponsored opportunities and programming. Check out the TacomaArt Listserv & TACelist page for more information.

Electronic Submissions

To expedite the application process and reduce paper waste, the Tacoma Arts Commission is implementing an electronic submission process. You will fill out your basic information in an online form which will be submitted to us. Supporting documents including images, resume, letter of interest, and any other requested information can then be emailed to Tacoma.Submissions@cityoftacoma.org. 

Art at Work: Tacoma Arts Month Studio Tours

The Tacoma Arts Commission is seeking professional artists who are willing to open their studios to the public in our eighth annual studio tours, one of the features of Art at Work: Tacoma Arts Month this November. Studios will be open on Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8 from 10 am to 4 pm. 

Applicants will be juried by a sub-committee of the Tacoma Arts Commission and selected based on the quality of artwork, the overall diversity of the work presented as well as geographic diversity. To qualify, your studio must be located within the City of Tacoma limits. A studio is defined as a location where artwork is created on a consistent basis.

For more information and directions on how to apply, check out the Studio Tour information sheet (PDF).

To apply:

1. Complete the online application form (click here)
2. Submit 3 work samples (digital images or slides)
3. Submit your resume (if you have not participated within the past 2 years)

 

Email digital images and resume to:   tacoma.submissions@cityoftacoma.org
(Please put “Studio Tour_Your Last Name” in the subject line)

Mail slides to:
Naomi Strom-Avila
Cultural Arts Specialist
747 Market Street , Room 900
Tacoma , WA 98402

Questions? Please contact Naomi at (253) 591-5191 or by email at nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org

 

Center for Urban Waters

The application deadline for the Center for Urban Waters call to artists has passed. 

Pacific Plaza

The application deadline for the Pacific Plaza call to artists has passed. 

 

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