Studio Tour
Oct 15-16 | 11 AM – 5 PM | Free
Tacoma artists welcome you into their working studios.
You are invited inside the working studios of over 50 local artists to learn about the artistic process, ask questions, and purchase one of-a-kind creations. All studios will feature demonstrations or will have hands-on activities for visitors.
October 15 & 16
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Various locations around Tacoma
Free and for all ages
Masks are required
Banner image: Jessica Spring, 2016 Tacoma Studio Tour.
Studio Tour brochure
Take the tour – and take art home with you!
Make sure to have your Studio Tour Passport stamped at each studio address you visit. Once you’ve collected at least 7 stamps, send us the passport and you’ll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of several fabulous prize packages.
One entry per person. The Tacoma Studio Tour Passport can be found in the Tacoma Studio Tour brochure (available at all studio locations during the tour and at many cultural institutions ahead of time) or download and print your own Tacoma Studio Tour Passport.
The 2022 prize packages include artwork hand-crafted by the following artists:
- Dorothy McCuistion
- John McCuistion
- Judith Perry
- Mark Hoppmann
- JW Harrington
- Diane Katz
- Yuka Petz
- Liz Pulos
- Marit Berg
- Liz Reynolds
- Deborah Greenwood
- Lucia Harrison
- In Memory of Bill Colby
- Chandler O’Leary
- Jessica Spring
- Mary Mann
- Steven Grice
- Gillian Nordlund
- Claudia Riedener
- Hilltop Artists
- Kelsey Parkhurst
- Mauricio Robalino
- April Sanders
- Beverly Naidus
- Craftopia
- Teri Mori
- Lynne Farren
- Roberta Lowes
- Karen Perrine
- Edward Coumou
- Becky Frehse
- Elayne Vogel
- Katherine Hogan
- Nicole Turner
Meet the Artists
Artist Image | Artist Name | Media | Website | Day |
 | Dorothy McCuistion | Printmaking, Book Arts | Sat, Sun | |
 | John McCuistion | Ceramics | Sat, Sun | |
 | Judith Perry | Oil Painting, Watercolor | Sat, Sun | |
 | Mark Hoppmann | Watercolor, Ink, Graphite, Book Arts | Sat, Sun | |
 | JW Harrington | Acrylic and Oil Painting | Sat, Sun | |
 | Diane Katz | Hand-Dyed Textiles, Clothing, Accessories | Sat, Sun | |
 | Yuka Petz | Book Arts, Printmaking, Drawing | Sat, Sun | |
 | Liz Pulos | Woven Tapestry | Sat | |
 | Julia Rapinoe | Fiber, Tapestry | Sat | |
 | Marit Berg | Printmaking, Painting | Sat | |
 | Liz Reynolds | Unique Hand Carved Clay | Sat, Sun | |
 | Deborah Greenwood | Book Arts, Papermaking, Collage | Sat | |
 | Lucia Harrison | Papermaking, Book Arts, Printmaking, Painting | Sat | |
 | In Memory of Bill Colby | Prints, Paintings | Sat, Sun | |
 | Chandler O'Leary | Illustration, Lettering, Book Arts | Sat, Sun | |
 | Sarah Jane Hoppe | Paper Collage, Mixed Media | Sat, Sun | |
 | Jessica Spring | Book Arts, Letterpress Printing | Sat | |
 | Mary Mann | Watercolor, Acrylic, Oil Painting | Sat, Sun | |
 | Steven Grice | Acrylic, Ink | Sat, Sun | |
 | Debbi Commodore | Book Arts, Relief Printing, Papercutting | Sat | |
 | Gillian Nordlund | Drawing, Fiber, Clay | Sat, Sun | |
 | Bruce Thompson | Ceramic, Wood Table Lamps | Sat | |
 | Claudia Riedener | Ceramic Tile, Architectural Elements | Sat, Sun | |
 | Hilltop Artists | Glass Arts | Sat | |
 | Kelsey Parkhurst | Poetry, Watercolor, Humor, Illustration, Book | Sat | |
 | Mauricio Robalino | Drawings, Paintings, Collages, Mosaics, Sculptures | Sat | |
 | Jennifer English | Ceramics | Sat | |
 | April Sanders | Ceramics | Sat | |
 | Beverly Naidus | Interactive Installations, Artist's Books | Sat, Sun | |
 | Craftopia | Various Media | Sat, Sun | |
 | Lisa Daniel | Acrylic, Mixed Media | Sat, Sun | |
 | Amy Lewis | Watercolor, Oil Painting | Sat | |
 | Anita Latch | Jewelry, Metals, Stones, Beads | Sat, Sun | |
 | Shannon Eakins | Handmade Ceramic Serviceware | Sat, Sun | |
 | Lynne Farren | Paintings, Collage, Assemblage | Sat, Sun | |
 | Roberta Lowes | Fiber, Wearables, Home Accessories | Sat, Sun | |
 | Karen Perrine | Hand Marbled Paper | Sat, Sun | |
 | Edward Coumou | Photography, Landscapes, Nature, Wildlife, Stilllife | Sat, Sun | |
 | Becky Frehse | Mixed Media Painting, Installations | Sat, Sun | |
 | Teresa Owens | Upcycled Law School Text Books | Sat, Sun | |
 | Christine Parent | Copper Art | Sat | |
 | Casey Thurman | Film, Digital Photography, Graphic Design | Sat, Sun | |
 | Elayne Vogel | Jewelry, One-of-a-kind Necklaces | Sat, Sun | |
 | Kim Davenport | Piano | Sat | |
 | Laurie Davenport | Acrylic Painting, Charcoal Sketch | Sat | |
 | Katherine Hogan | Wire | Sat, Sun | |
 | Nicole Turner | Textiles, Fiber | Sat, Sun | |
 | Patsy Surh O'Connell | Asian Ink Painting, Watercolor | Sat, Sun | |
 | Julia W. White | Painting, Mixed Media, Collage | Sat, Sun |
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