Mi Centro and Tacoma Art Museum (TAM), with support from Tacoma Creates, were excited to present the “El Noroeste” art exhibition highlighting local Chicano/Latine art from across Washington State at … Continue reading TAM + Mi Centro // “El Noroeste” opening reception with Cheech Marin →

What color has been asking for your attention a lot lately? What three values and commitments define you? What makes you feel like you belong? These are some of the … Continue reading Stay Awhile →

We joined The Current for an exciting, hands-on first session of a clay workshop led by artist and potter Kristina Batiste of juniper clay. Batiste led participants in creating a … Continue reading Let’s Clay Around: A Coil Pot Workshop with The Current and juniper clay →

Did you know we have a life drawing class every second Thursday from 6 to 8 pm at TAM? This class features a live model and on-site instructor to help … Continue reading Life Drawing at TAM →

We had a wonderful time in the community at the Tacoma Pride Celebration! We made art, made friends, and celebrated our LGBTQIA2S+ community. Tacoma Pride Celebration is an annual community … Continue reading Tacoma Pride Celebration 2023 →

We were proud to participate in the 2023 Juneteenth Freedom Celebration, a family-friendly celebration with music and performances to honor Juneteenth and the Black Lives Matter (BLM) Mural designed by … Continue reading Tacoma Juneteenth Freedom Celebration 2023 →

TAM’s display of studio art jewelry in the reconstructed Kreielsheimer Foundation Alcove took many years of planning and fabrication before its official opening in 2021. Designed by Olson Kundig during … Continue reading Stories from staff by Stephen Rue, Lead Preparator →

Seattle-based painter Camille Patha invites us to consider the power of art in a provocative exhibition that unites a range of themes from the universe and intimate passions. Moving through … Continue reading “Camille Patha: Passion Pleasure Power” →

We had a great time welcoming TAM Members and our community into the Museum for the opening party of our new exhibition “The Current: Saying the Quiet Parts Out Loud.” … Continue reading “The Current: Saying the Quiet Parts Out Loud” Member Opening Party →