the arts

Things To Do

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.

Calendar of Funded Events

Click on the calendar link below for a listing of community arts events happening in 2008. These events are funded in part by the Tacoma Arts Commission.

2008 Calendar of Arts and Culture Events

Photo Safaris

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: the Tacoma Steam Plant, the Green River Watershed, Old City Hall, the National Guard Armory, the Pythian Temple, the First Presbyterian Church, and the Tacoma Art Museum. 

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.

Art at Work Month 

Every November is Art at Work month in Tacoma. 2007 was the 6th anniversary of this event. There were tours of local artists' studios, a two-day symposium to provide artists with useful information and skills, an Art Slam, an Opening Celebration at the Museum of Glass, and many other community sponsored events. 

Programming is underway for 2008. To find out how to get involved in this year's event or for information about 2007 programming, please check the Art at Work Month page. 

 
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