Using fabric, thread, and paint, queer multimedia folk artist Joey Veltkamp creates “soft paintings” of their everyday life, brimming with cats, flowers, and a healthy dose of protest. Text, images, … Continue reading The Art of “Soft Power” // Joey Veltkamp →

what if is an immersive exhibition that explores the expansiveness of interiority through personal curiosity, as evidenced in Black artists’ visual narratives. The curator, Victoria Miles, has included a bookshelf … Continue reading The Current // “what if” : the bookshelf →

On each return home to my father’s small, cluttered apartment, I am asked to face the problem of his overstuffed closets – of all the clothes I chose to leave … Continue reading A reflection on “Overlook/Underworld” →

Check out this sneak peek of the “what if” sound design, produced by Chris Lee Hill. The sound design is inspired by the exhibition’s theme and selected works. Ready to … Continue reading TAM // The Current : “what if” : Chris Lee Hill →

Artists, sound designer, and curator of the upcoming exhibition, ‘what if,’ share a personal “what if”—dreaming of the possibilities for art and their art practices. Opening June 29 with an … Continue reading TAM // what if →

Welcome back to The Current Corner! In this video, The Current’s Artist Award Manager, Victoria Miles has invited Current committee member, Umi Wagoner to discuss Thomas Hart Benton’s, “Aaron.” Going … Continue reading The Current Corner: episode 005 →

At the heart of the Tacoma Art Museum is the world of diverse art forms that are influential and inspirational. With help from our supporters like you, TAM curates exceptional … Continue reading “Four Words” by Katharine Threat →

Here’s a look back at our Momentum GALA 2024 we held on Saturday, April 13. Thank you to all who joined us in support of Tacoma Art Museum’s mission to … Continue reading Momentum GALA 2024 →

Soft Power artist Erika Harada was born in the Saga Prefecture, Japan, 1985. Using traditional Japanese methods and natural dyes, Bremerton based Harada creates work that honors and represents the … Continue reading The Art of “Soft Power”: Erika Harada →

This month’s Contemporaries “meet up” is stepping out of the Museum and into the city! Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 25 from 6-8pm. We’ve booked an exclusive spot at … Continue reading Contemporaries // April 25 Meet-Up at Devil’s Reef →