An artist with bright pink hair and glasses wearing a colorful apron smiles while standing at an art booth. Behind them, art is displayed on a panel with a pink background. In front of them, a table displays various art pieces and items as part of Arts at the Armory during Tacoma Arts Month.

Arts at the Armory

Saturday and Sunday, November 15 & 16, 2026
11 AM – 5 PM
Tacoma Armory (1001 S. Yakima Avenue)

Arts at the Armory is proud to be returning to the Tacoma Armory for our 6th year. This market brings together local artists working in all disciplines, including fine art, handmade goods, ceramics, fiber, jewelry, and more for a free, open-to-all shopping and discovery experience.

We are now accepting applications to participate as an artist!

A vendor, Hidden Destiny Glass, talks about their artwork with a customer at Arts at the Armory.

Now Accepting Artists

Share your art! Open your studio for the Tacoma Studio Tour (October 17-18) or reserve your space for Arts at the Armory (November 14-15). We’re accepting artist applications through June 22. No fees. No commission. One application covers both events.

“Amazing support from staff and volunteers, well-organized, spacious venue, and a safe, creative community space for all ages – felt very inclusive and well-attended.”

Aubree Mladenovic

Participating artist 2024 Arts at the Armory

Visitor's guide

Parking

Free and paid street parking is available nearby. Limited ADA-accessible drop-off is located on S Yakima Ave near the main entrance.

Food & Drinks

Onsite food vendors will offer warm meals, snacks, and drinks. Vegetarian options available. Please also make sure to visit a local business for your treats!

Payments

Most vendors accept cards and mobile payment. Some may accept cash only—an ATM will be available onsite.

Family Friendly

All ages welcome! The event is stroller-friendly and many vendors love chatting with curious kids and adults!

3 Event Support staff smile at visitors during Kaleidoscope, the opening celebration to Tacoma Arts Month in 2025.

25 Years of Tacoma Arts Month

Since 2002, Tacoma Arts Month has brought artists, neighbors, and communities together. This year we celebrate 25 years of creativity, connection, and culture rooted in every corner of Tacoma.

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.