the arts

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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.

Art at Work: Tacoma Arts Month 

The goal of Art at Work: Tacoma Arts Month, taking place each November, is to illustrate the collective talent in our city and get people involved in the arts. The month is not just for artists... it is an opportunity for all community members to be an active part of Tacoma’s cultural life. Tacoma is ripe with activity and offers a multitude of events. There really is something for everyone.

Check out the Art at Work website for all the details.

Photo Safaris

Please note: Photo Safaris are currently on hold until further notice. In the mean time, if you would like to be added to the Photo Safari email notification list, please send your name and email address to nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org.

The City of Tacoma's Photo Safaris provide a unique opportunity for local photographers, both amateur and professional, to document buildings and locations of historical significance. The safaris open up locations which are usually unavailable for public tour and allow for the documentation of the locations as well as provide a sense of history about our city. Photographers are encouraged to share their experiences with the community by submitting photographs made on the safari to an exhibit at the Tacoma City Hall Gallery as well as online through Tacoma's Photo Safari account on Flickr. The Photo Safaris are sponsored by the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Arts Commission.

Past photo safaris include trips to: Tacoma Steam Plant, Green River Watershed, Old City Hall, National Guard Armory, Pythian Temple, First Presbyterian Church, Tacoma Art Museum, and Broadway Center for the Performing Arts (Pantages, Rialto and Theater on the Square). 

If you would like to know about future photo safaris and are not currently on our email notification list, please email nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org. Please note: these events have been extremely popular and, due to capacity limitations, regularly fill up within 30 minutes of notification being posted. While the safaris are free to attend, registration is required and is first-come first-served.

Walking Tours

Visit the Public Art and Neighborhoods of Tacoma through a walking tour. Maps and Information are available in the Resource Library.

Art Walk

Every third Thursday in Tacoma is Art Walk. Museums and galleries stay open late. More information is available on the Art Walk website.