the arts

Opportunities for 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.

Calls to Artists

Art at Work Studio Tours
The Tacoma Arts Commission is seeking professional artists who are willing to open their studios to the public in our seventh annual studio tours, one of the features of Art at Work Month this November. Studios will be open on Saturday, November 8 and Sunday, November 9 from 10 am to 4 pm. 

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, please check out the Studio Tour letter of introduction (PDF) and the Studio Tour Application (PDF). Deadline for submissions is July 1, 2008. 

 

Artist-Made Work for International Hospitality Presentations
The City of Tacoma is developing a juried catalog of Tacoma artist-made objects that may be purchased and presented to representatives of our Sister Cities and International Dignitaries. Artwork in the catalog must be available for purchase as the need arises. For more information, please check out the Call to Artists (PDF). Deadline: June 23, 2008.

 

National Arts Program in Tacoma
Please note: Applicants for this exhibit must be a City of Tacoma employee, retiree, or volunteer, or the the immediate family member of one of these people. 

The National Arts Program is a visual art exhibit open to all City of Tacoma employees and their family members. This is a chance to showcase your creative side, receive recognition, and possibly even win some money – and it is free to participate! Ribbons, certificates of participation, and $2400 in cash prizes will be awarded. The exhibit will be on display in the Municipal building and at Tacoma Public Utilities from June 16 to July 31. For more information you can download the National Arts Program registration form (PDF) here or call 253.591.5191 for a copy. Fill out the registration form and return to: Naomi Strom-Avila, Community & Economic Development Department, 747 Market Street #900, Tacoma, WA 98402. Registration deadline: June 2, 2008.

Funding

Tacoma Arts Commission supports arts organizations and artists through a variety of funding programs: Anchor Fund, Arts Projects and Tacoma Artist Initiative Program. Submission forms and information are available on the Funding page.
The funding programs are currently not accepting applications.  

Workshops

There are currently no workshops scheduled. 
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