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Welcome to Tacoma Arts Month

Celebrating 22 years!

Arts Events

Arts and culture programming to fill October

Opening Party

Launch Arts Month at STAR Center on Oct. 5!

Studio Tour

Meet Tacoma artists in their studios Oct. 14 & 15!

AMOCAT Arts Awards

Honoring vision, dedication, and action in our community

Arts at the Armory

Tacoma’s interactive arts market Nov 11 & 12!

Arts Events image: Snippet of 2022 Tacoma Arts Month Events calendar, learn more here: tacomaartsmonth.org/events.
Opening Party image: The Playground Kiki ballroom performance at Kaleidoscope, the Tacoma Arts Month opening party in 2022. Photo by Jamika Scott.
Studio Tour image: 2022 Tacoma Studio Tour attendees participate in a group painting at the studio of Mary Mann.
AMOCAT Arts Awards image: AMOCAT Arts Award design by Chandler O’Leary
Arts at the Armory image: Panoramic view of Arts at the Armory event in 2022.

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2 days ago
Tacoma Arts

Interested in this emerging opportunity? Don't forget to apply! You can do this!

The City of Tacoma is looking for an artist to serve as an Artist in Residence (AiR) on a part-time basis from March 2024 through May 2025. The AiR will act as an in-house creative strategist and embedded artist to help address issues in the Solid Waste Division, especially those related to public outreach and education. The AiR will produce tangible projects meant to increase awareness of issues, improve customer experience, and inspire behavioral change that leads to healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound. The AiR will work part-time in-person for a minimum average of 20 hours per week for the duration of the residency and will have a dedicated workstation at Solid Waste offices. The City encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and creative disciplines to apply.

Apply here: tacomaarts.submittable.com/submit or click the link in our bio if you're on Instagram.

@TacomaSustainability and @TacomaEnviroServices

Artist in Residence for Environmental Services
Deadline: January 4, 2024, 11:59 pm
Optional Info Session: December 6, 2023, 5:30 pm via Zoom zoom.us/j/91425177962
Budget: $60,000 artist stipend ($4,000 per month), plus additional funds for project implementation
Time Commitment: March 2024 – May 2025, part-time
Eligibility: Artists residing in Pierce, King, Kitsap, or Thurston counties
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Interested in this emerging opportunity? Dont forget to apply! You can do this!

The City of Tacoma is looking for an artist to serve as an Artist in Residence (AiR) on a part-time basis from March 2024 through May 2025. The AiR will act as an in-house creative strategist and embedded artist to help address issues in the Solid Waste Division, especially those related to public outreach and education. The AiR will produce tangible projects meant to increase awareness of issues, improve customer experience, and inspire behavioral change that leads to healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound. The AiR will work part-time in-person for a minimum average of 20 hours per week for the duration of the residency and will have a dedicated workstation at Solid Waste offices. The City encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and creative disciplines to apply.  

Apply here:  https://tacomaarts.submittable.com/submit or click the link in our bio if youre on Instagram.

@TacomaSustainability and @TacomaEnviroServices

Artist in Residence for Environmental Services
Deadline: January 4, 2024, 11:59 pm  
Optional Info Session: December 6, 2023, 5:30 pm via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/91425177962
Budget: $60,000 artist stipend ($4,000 per month), plus additional funds for project implementation 
Time Commitment: March 2024 – May 2025, part-time 
Eligibility: Artists residing in Pierce, King, Kitsap, or Thurston counties
3 days ago
Tacoma Arts

📚Did you know that Tacoma Creates works in partnership with Tacoma Public Library?📚

Tacoma Creates collaborates with Tacoma Public Library as part of our commitment to support accessible, cultural programming in different parts of the city. At the 67 programs presented, Tacoma Creates organizations reached an audience of 1,600 participants!

“By offering programs in people’s neighborhoods that are highly accessible, we have been able to connect with participants who may not otherwise be able to attend our programs.” – Communities for a Healthy Bay

Read the full Annual Report to learn more about the partnership between TPL and Tacoma Creates at tacomacreates.org.

Photo credit: Gallucci Learning Garden & Tacoma Little Theatre

City of Tacoma Government
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📚Did you know that Tacoma Creates works in partnership with Tacoma Public Library?📚

Tacoma Creates collaborates with Tacoma Public Library as part of our commitment to support accessible, cultural programming in different parts of the city. At the 67 programs presented, Tacoma Creates organizations reached an audience of 1,600 participants!

“By offering programs in people’s neighborhoods that are highly accessible, we have been able to connect with participants who may not otherwise be able to attend our programs.” – Communities for a Healthy Bay 

Read the full Annual Report to learn more about the partnership between TPL and Tacoma Creates at tacomacreates.org.

Photo credit: Gallucci Learning Garden & Tacoma Little Theatre 

City of Tacoma Government
1 week ago
Tacoma Arts

🎉 The Tacoma Creates 2022-23 Annual Report is here! 🎉

We are so excited to share the positive impact of Tacoma Creates funding for our community, and the stories of how 56 non-profit arts, culture, heritage, and science organizations added to the cultural vibrancy of Tacoma. Read the full report to learn about Tacoma Creates funds are used to support Tacoma at tacomacreates.org, or check out our newsletter:

mailchi.mp/0f4dc313ef73/check-out-our-2022-23-annual-report
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🎉 The Tacoma Creates 2022-23 Annual Report is here! 🎉

We are so excited to share the positive impact of Tacoma Creates funding for our community, and the stories of how 56 non-profit arts, culture, heritage, and science organizations added to the cultural vibrancy of Tacoma. Read the full report to learn about Tacoma Creates funds are used to support Tacoma at tacomacreates.org, or check out our newsletter: 

https://mailchi.mp/0f4dc313ef73/check-out-our-2022-23-annual-report
1 week ago
Tacoma Arts

Opportunity:
The City of Tacoma is looking for an artist to serve as an Artist in Residence (AiR) on a part-time basis from March 2024 through May 2025. The AiR will act as an in-house creative strategist and embedded artist to help address issues in the Solid Waste Division, especially those related to public outreach and education. The AiR will produce tangible projects meant to increase awareness of issues, improve customer experience, and inspire behavioral change that leads to healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound. The AiR will work part-time in-person for a minimum average of 20 hours per week for the duration of the residency and will have a dedicated workstation at Solid Waste offices. The City encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and creative disciplines to apply.

Apply here: tacomaarts.submittable.com/submit

Tacoma Sustainability and Tacoma Environmental Services

Artist in Residence for Environmental Services
Deadline: January 4, 2024, 11:59pm
Optional Info Session: December 6, 2023, 5:30pm via Zoom zoom.us/j/91425177962
Budget: $60,000 artist stipend ($4,000 per month), plus additional funds for project implementation
Time Commitment: March 2024 – May 2025, part-time
Eligibility: Artists residing in Pierce, King, Kitsap, or Thurston counties
... See MoreSee Less

Opportunity:
The City of Tacoma is looking for an artist to serve as an Artist in Residence (AiR) on a part-time basis from March 2024 through May 2025. The AiR will act as an in-house creative strategist and embedded artist to help address issues in the Solid Waste Division, especially those related to public outreach and education. The AiR will produce tangible projects meant to increase awareness of issues, improve customer experience, and inspire behavioral change that leads to healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound. The AiR will work part-time in-person for a minimum average of 20 hours per week for the duration of the residency and will have a dedicated workstation at Solid Waste offices. The City encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and creative disciplines to apply.  

Apply here:  https://tacomaarts.submittable.com/submit 

Tacoma Sustainability and Tacoma Environmental Services 

Artist in Residence for Environmental Services
Deadline: January 4, 2024, 11:59pm  
Optional Info Session: December 6, 2023, 5:30pm via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/91425177962
Budget: $60,000 artist stipend ($4,000 per month), plus additional funds for project implementation 
Time Commitment: March 2024 – May 2025, part-time 
Eligibility: Artists residing in Pierce, King, Kitsap, or Thurston counties
2 weeks ago
Tacoma Arts

Small Business Saturday is not only a great way to support some small local businesses and non-profits, it’s also a way to provide an experience that can last a lifetime. Browse through some fantastic organizations that have been funded in part by Tacoma Creates – it’s easy – just click the link here: www.tacomacreates.org/funded-organizations - From skateboarding lessons to glass arts, inspiration can be found in bounds. ... See MoreSee Less

Small Business Saturday is not only a great way to support some small local businesses and non-profits, it’s also a way to provide an experience that can last a lifetime. Browse through some fantastic organizations that have been funded in part by Tacoma Creates – it’s easy – just click the link here:  https://www.tacomacreates.org/funded-organizations - From skateboarding lessons to glass arts, inspiration can be found in bounds.
2 weeks ago
Tacoma Arts

Miss out on Arts at the Armory or the Tacoma Studio Tour? Maybe you saw the perfect print, earrings, or sculpture for a loved one that you would like to pick up. Support local and purchase from over 100 unique Tacoma-based artists this Local Artist Week. Please browse through the artists linked here: linktr.ee/tacomaarts Have fun gifting! ... See MoreSee Less

Miss out on Arts at the Armory or the Tacoma Studio Tour? Maybe you saw the perfect print, earrings, or sculpture for a loved one that you would like to pick up. Support local and purchase from over 100 unique Tacoma-based artists this Local Artist Week. Please browse through the artists linked here: https://linktr.ee/tacomaarts Have fun gifting!
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