In Memoriam – Wendy Griffin
It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of one of TAM’s (and Tacoma’s) true stalwarts, Wendy Griffin. Wendy threw herself into cultural activities in Tacoma and … Continue reading In Memoriam – Wendy Griffin
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TAM Staff Pick: Paul Horiuchi, “Dramatic Impasse” and “Temple Garden”
What do you picture when you think of paper collage? A vision board made of magazine clippings manifesting your ideal vacation? A second-grade art project? TAM’s virtual learning opportunity published … Continue reading TAM Staff Pick: Paul Horiuchi, “Dramatic Impasse” and “Temple Garden”
TAM Staff Pick: Molly Vidor, “Untitled (Prussian Blue)”
Viewing art is self-reflection. As much as the artist is present in the creation process, when the art hangs on a museum wall, it belongs to the audience. We the … Continue reading TAM Staff Pick: Molly Vidor, “Untitled (Prussian Blue)”
Recent Acquisitions: Rodrigo Valenzuela, Margarita Cabrera, Enrique Chagoya
A new year has many of thinking about possible resolutions and here at Tacoma Art Museum we have our own goals that we want to work towards in 2022. One … Continue reading Recent Acquisitions: Rodrigo Valenzuela, Margarita Cabrera, Enrique Chagoya
Tacoma Art Museum Honored in Pierce County Proclamation
A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Proclaiming the Month of February 2022 as “Black History Month” in Pierce County, Washington. The theme of Black History Month 2022, “Black Health … Continue reading Tacoma Art Museum Honored in Pierce County Proclamation
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: Imogen Cunningham
Recent Acquisitions: Carrie Mae Weems
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
Ordinary Men—Extraordinary History: A Proud Pullman Porter
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
Kenzie Jones Reflects on The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection
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
Moe’Neyah Holland 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