A Finger on the Pulse
If you’ve been following the news, you likely know that Christopher Paul Jordan was announced as the 2025 The Current Awardee in November of last year. You’ll probably also know … Continue reading A Finger on the Pulse
Category Archives: Curatorial
West of the Northwest
For over a decade, visitors to the Tacoma Art Museum have been welcomed by the evocative imagery of cowboys, cattle, and the vast American West, thanks to a generous gift … Continue reading West of the Northwest
Amulet of Light: Notes on Rayos: Cine en México
By Jay Kuehner, independent film critic and educator Looking at Manuel Álvarez Bravo’s 1932 photograph Las lavanderas sobreentendidas (The Washerwomen Implied) in a preview of the Luces y Sombras exhibit, … Continue reading Amulet of Light: Notes on Rayos: Cine en México
Departures and Divisions: Artist Spotlight
Departures and Divisions: Variation in American Styles, 1900 – 1950, drawn almost entirely from TAM’s own collection, demonstrates how artists in early twentieth-century America moved away from conservative European and … Continue reading Departures and Divisions: Artist Spotlight
The Current, An Artist Award | Selection Process
The Current, An Artist Award is excited to announce that the nomination and selection process for the inaugural award has begun. The identities of the nominators and final juror will … Continue reading The Current, An Artist Award | Selection Process
GATHER Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Edgar Valentine
Artist Edgar Valentine’s explorations into functional glass art and unique figurines and characters are now on view as part of the Museum’s latest exhibition, GATHER: 27 Years of Hilltop Artists. … Continue reading GATHER Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Edgar Valentine
Studio Jewelry Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Kranitzky & Overstreet
The creative collaboration between Kranitzky and Overstreet began in 1985 when a mutual interest in ceramics prompted them to create mixed-media jewelry to raise funds for a kiln. The serendipitous … Continue reading Studio Jewelry Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Kranitzky & Overstreet
GATHER Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Dani Kaes
Artist Dani Kaes’ unique approach to glass art and neon is now on view as part of the Museum’s latest exhibition, GATHER: 27 Years of Hilltop Artists. Featuring a variety of … Continue reading GATHER Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Dani Kaes
The Artists of “GATHER: 27 Years of Hilltop Artists”
Representing nearly 30 years of youth development and creative cultivation, GATHER: 27 Years of Hilltop Artists includes work from 21 Hilltop Artists alumni with artistic practices rooted in the Tacoma … Continue reading The Artists of “GATHER: 27 Years of Hilltop Artists”
GATHER: 27 Years of Hilltop Artists
Representing nearly 30 years of youth development and creative cultivation through glassblowing, GATHER: 27 Years of Hilltop Artists includes work from 21 Hilltop Artists alumni with artistic practices rooted in … Continue reading GATHER: 27 Years of Hilltop Artists