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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.

The following topics in The Arts Resource Library contain links to downloadable documents either in Acrobat PDF or Microsoft Word format.

Public Art

Is there public art in Pierce County that you would like to see added to the Public Art Tour? All you need to do is fill out and submit the Public Art Tour Submission Form (word document).

Just Like Florida, If You Squint
- Tacoma News Tribune, June 22, 2007

Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center Art Program
This contemporary art program includes artwork by Stuart Keeler & Michael Machnic, Yuki Nakamura & Joseph Miller, Alex Schweder, Kenneth Callahan, Guy Anderson, Andy Warhol, and Michael Brophy. Download Brochure (PDF)

Tacoma Police Headquarters and Substations Public Art Program
This collection of public art includes three pieces by John Rogers as well as pieces by Chris Spadafore, Jennevieve Schlemmer, Justin Hahn, and Lavonne & George Hoivik. Download Brochure (PDF)

Community Guide to Creating Public Art
Are you interested in creating public art in your community, but don't know where to begin? This workbook is designed to assist community volunteers to plan and implement small scale public art.
Download Workbook (Word)

Gift Proposal Application
Do you want to propose the gifting of a piece of artwork to the City of Tacoma's Municipal Art Collection? download an application form (PDF) here.

Ordinance and Policy
TMC Chapter 1.28 (Tacoma Arts Commission) (PDF)
Public Art Accession Policy (PDF)
Public Art Deaccession Policy (PDF)
Public Art Gift Policy (PDF)
Artist Eligibility and Selection Process Policy (PDF)

Miscellaneous

Commission Year in Review
For a listing of what the Arts Commission accomplished in 2007, please check out the 2007 Year in Review (PDF).

Artist-friendly Accountants
For a listing of community-recommended accountants who have experience working with artists, please click here (PDF).

Maps

Helpful maps with Landmarks and Districts for a tour or visit.
Download City map (PDF)
Download Museum district map (PDF)
Download Theatre district map (PDF)

• Public Art
• Miscellaneous
• Maps