Write253 is a literary arts and printmaking organization whose mission is to provide meaningful and transformative writing, publishing, and artistic opportunities that cross boundaries and create community for teens and young adults in greater Tacoma. Explore printmaking and more!

Remakery is a Tacoma nonprofit committed to the circular economy by keeping crafting and art items out of the landfill as well as sharing skills and projects with the community.

Remakery will be open for everyone and have a free craft going in their space.

Enjoy a creature sewing station filled with stuffed shapes that can be hand sewn into creatures, or enjoy  an artist card swap where artists can bring their cards to share with other artists. There will be materials for making cards as well.  Artists will be encouraged to add their social media or contact info on the back so they can connect and share. 

The Tacoma Photo Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, dedicated to expanding community access to photography and the arts. Their facilities include a film development area, darkroom, digital lab, camera lending library and lighting studio. We host a variety of courses, workshops, and community art events. While TPC focuses on photographic media, all artistic practices are welcome!

The Tacoma Photo Center will be displaying their community submissions so come by and see some fantastic photos and more!

This exhibition will feature 25 to 30 local artists who live and work in the Tacoma area, each creating original work on 9″ x 12″ sketch pad paper.

The show will bring together artists from eclectic backgrounds -including comics, graphic design, illustration, and fine art – loosely inspired by the Moleskine Project. Works will include mixed media, sketches, paintings, and other pieces of the artist’s choice, all framed for display.

Participating artists include Jeremy Gregory, Britton Suykos, Kip Howell (Ghost Fish Art), Ashley Laufer, Tryfe, Corey Macourek, and many more!

Explore the cultural art of Capoeira Angola! Have fun learning Capoeira movement, music, and knowledge with Capoeira Artist De Verdade (aka True Rasuli Emeka).

KLACA is a nonprofit org. founded by families wanting a safe place for our kids and anyone wanting to learn Khmer language, culture & traditions. Experience one of their engaging and vibrant performances!

Mari Griffin, the 2025-2027 Tacoma Poet Laureate, will be sharing words of encouragement, affirmations and empowerment through poetry, R&B and Hip Hop. 

Movie Monsters! Explore the various ways that monsters can come to life on the big screen. Interact with practical monsters that were built for the upcoming movie Wheel Force Go!, learn about how visual effects are used to enhance the footage, or animate your own creations with the co-founders of local independent production company 1443 Films.

Alchemy Skateboarding, Tacoma’s only indoor skatepark, will be on site sharing the art of skateboarding with several craft workshops including sticker making, junk jams with spare parts, and materials covering the history of art in design in skateboarding. 

The Tahoma Indian Center will be sharing carving and tool use through their popular workshop “Carving as Medicine” with the community.

The Tacoma Boat Builders will be offering a live carving/whittling demonstration of a wooden utensil or object and will also have DIY Model Boat kits for kids to put together and decorate. 

Teresa Calderon Martinez (artist & owner of Amano Seattle) expresses her passion for culture through art and community-building. As a multi-generational Mexican-American, Teresa is relearning her cultural roots and has deepened her appreciation for them. Her piñata-making workshops emphasize tradition and sustainability, sharing the joy of creation with all ages.

Tacoma Little Theatre’s education program helps students of all ages to grow to their full potential as performers and more importantly as people. Coming off a wildly successful summer camp season, TLT’s education program will be presenting a number from their summer production Hadestown: Teen Edition. Find us online and social media for more information on all of our offerings throughout the year.