TACOMA ARTS MONTH 2025
October is brimming with arts and culture events, programs, and exhibits for all ages. There is something for everyone to enjoy: music, dance, and theater performances; hands-on experiences; cultural events; visual art exhibits; literary readings; workshops; and film screenings.
All you have to do is choose what you want to enjoy. Take this opportunity to experience something new as we celebrate Tacoma’s cultural community!
proclamation
Tuesday, September 30
Tacoma Municipal Building
5 – 6:30 PM
Join the Mayor, Tacoma City Councilmembers, the Arts and Cultural Vitality Division staff, community members, artists, and more as we receive the proclamation declaring Tacoma Arts Month for the whole month of October 2025.
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Kaleidoscope
Saturday, October 4
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch Community Hub
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The kick-off to Tacoma Arts Month happens on Saturday afternoon. In partnership with the Tacoma Public Library and it’s Community Hub partners, we present an opportunity to explore Arts, Culture, Science, and Heritage in this newly renovated community space.
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AMOCAT ARTS AWARDS
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We are excited to recognize the future recipients of this year’s AMOCAT Arts Awards! These awards honor individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to Tacoma’s arts community.
Nomimate the individual or organizations you think are essential to the Arts in Tacoma here soon!
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TACOMA STUDIO TOUR
October 11 & 12
11 AM – 5 PM
LOCATIONS ALL AROUND TACOMA
You are invited inside the working studios of Tacoma artists to learn about the artistic process and purchase one-of-a-kind creations. Explore over 100 artists in dozens of open studios around Tacoma. All studios will have a demonstration or hands-on activity for visitors.
ARTS AT THE ARMORY
NOVEMBER 15 & 16
11 AM – 5 PM
THE TACOMA ARMORY
Mark your calendars for Arts at the Armory, where over 100 local artists will be under one roof! This free family-friendly event is happening on November 15 and November 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the historic Tacoma Armory,
At Arts at the Armory, you’ll have the opportunity to meet the artists, learn about their creative processes, and maybe even find the perfect one-of-a-kind gift for the season. Be a part of this special event, celebrating Tacoma’s rich artistic community while supporting our local economy. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience a range of art forms and take home something special!
We’ll be sharing the artists who are participating later this Summer 2025!
EVENT CALENDAR
Explore 100s of Arts and Culture events occurring during the month of October!
TESTIMONIAL
“The show has been going on for four years now and has a reputation for being a quality event. This helps attract high-quality vendors for the next application cycle, driving the quality even higher. Plus, the way that it is presented welcomes both artists and people who work with crafts. There are so many markets, craft shows, etc., that are NOT a good fit for wire artists, sculptors, printmakers, etc. This show welcomes the highest quality of both worlds. This is unique compared to the dozens of local events that are really only a good fit for crafters or more ‘commercial’ artwork.”
Address
Tacoma Municipal Building
Arts and Cultural Vitality Division
747 Market Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
Call Us
Daniel Garcia
Community Programs Specialist
1 253 456 7898
ʔuk’ʷədiitəb ʔuhigʷətəb čəɫ txʷəl tiiɫ ʔa čəɫ ʔal tə swatxʷixʷtxʷəd ʔə tiiɫ puyaləpabš dxʷəsɫaɫlils gʷəl ʔutxʷəlšucidəbs həlgʷəʔ.
We gratefully acknowledge that we rest on the traditional lands of the Puyallup People where they make their home and speak the Lushootseed language.