For Seth Papac, “jewelry, in its concentrated and intimate scale, has the unique capability to retain history, hold a memory, convey a message, and transform a wearer.” This philosophy on … Continue reading Studio Jewelry Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Seth Papac
Introduction 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 … Continue reading Departures and Divisions: Variation in American Styles, 1900 – 1950
Tacoma Art Museum’s photography collection currently numbers around 450 works dating from 1905 to the present and includes a range of photographic processes from early chloride prints and photogravures to … Continue reading Recent Acquisitions: Imogen Cunningham
Tacoma Art Museum’s photography collection currently numbers around 450 works dating from 1905 to the present and includes a range of photographic processes from early chloride prints and photogravures to … Continue reading Recent Acquisitions: Carrie Mae Weems
In these days of near super-sonic air travel, getting around by “snail-rail” (train) is nearly all but forgotten. However, for the African-American community, rail travel is held in great regard … Continue reading Ordinary Men—Extraordinary History: A Proud Pullman Porter
At the age of 14, I started to learn more about the reality of the world we live in. I began actively posting and speaking on my social media accounts … Continue reading Kenzie Jones Reflects on The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection
I had never thought of art as having physical qualities that could be transferred to the viewer — until I had worked with The Kinsey African American Art & History … Continue reading Moe’Neyah Holland Reflects on The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection
The Northwest Studio Art Jewelry Display showcases a wide variety of works from the museum’s important Northwest studio jewelry collection. A generous donation enabled us to reimagine how these small … Continue reading Studio Jewelry Artist Spotlights – The Northwest Studio Art Jewelry Display
The Northwest Studio Art Jewelry Display showcases a wide variety of works from the museum’s important Northwest studio jewelry collection. A generous donation enabled us to reimagine how these small … Continue reading Studio Jewelry Artist Spotlights – The Northwest Studio Art Jewelry Display
The Pacific Northwest is celebrated as a pivotal center for the birth and growth of the contemporary studio glass movement. However, the region’s history as a key hub for studio … Continue reading Studio Jewelry at TAM – The Northwest Studio Art Jewelry Display
