'Every student should have access to art and artmaking,' said Vanessa Harriss. Our team of educators talked with School's Out WA about accessible art for the community. Check out the interview!
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Good luck to all talented artists who will be at #TheExhibit show on MTV. Seven creatives compete for an exhibit at the Hirshhorn. Frank Buffalo Hyde is among them. He contributed to our Warhol and the West catalogue, which you can find in our TAM Store: tamstore.org/products/warho…

Happy Birthday to glassblowing artist Dante Marioni!

At a young age, Marioni fell in love with glassblowing, and at the age of 15 he began working at one of the first hot shops and showrooms in Seattle, The Glass Eye.

This week's #TAMObjectOfTheWeek is in honor of the new year & new month! In this painting, 'January', the exquisite depictions of a rain-soaked logging road and the revitalizing winter rainstorm capture Michael Brophy’s fascination with natural forces that change the landscape.

Ring in the new year with Tacoma Art Museum! We reopen tomorrow, January 4th, at 10:00am. Hope to see you there!

Joey Kirkpatrick and Flora C. Mace developed their widely recognizable large fruit sculptures to reflect ideas of abundance, nature, and the rhythm of life.

“We needed a symbol; we needed a symbol of the fulfillment of life and the expected year-in-and-year-out of that symbol.'

Heads up! Tacoma Art Museum will be closed December 24 through January 3rd to give TAM staff time to spend the holidays with loved ones.

TAM will reopen on our regular schedule Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 at 10am.

Still have some holiday shopping to do? The TAM Store has a whole host of unique treasures perfect for that last minute gift no matter who is on your list!

🎁 Enjoy 20% off your purchase, this weekend only! 🎁
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Tomorrow from 11-12 join us for Studio + Storytime where we read a storybook, explore some art in TAM’s galleries, and then do a hands-on art project in TAM’s Studio!
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In support of staff wellbeing, TAM will be closed to the public December 24 – January 3rd. We hope this extra time off provides all staff a chance to rest and recharge.

TAM will reopen to the public on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 at 10am.

We are ready to welcome Winter with Deejay Hershe and Neighborhood Nights at Tacoma Art Museum! Please join us for this FREE neighborhood night with a live DJ, mosaic workshop with Tina Moreschi, and a Toy Drive—a true Night at the Museum!

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In the mood for some holiday shopping this weekend? Join us at Tacoma Art Museum today for the 7th Annual Holiday Haul Crawl! Shop local art, souvenirs, and Pacific Northwest treasures at the TAM Store. AND, enjoy 10% off your purchase!

This Saturday from 1-2pm, literature meets art in the TAM Book Club! Exhibitions and museum themes serve as inspiration for the book selections.

This month, Tacoma Art Museum has selected “Signs Preceding the End of the World” by Yuri Herrera.
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Want to uncover your inner artist and learn timeless techniques for drawing the human form? Join us for Life Drawing at TAM this Thursday at 6:00 pm! Featuring a live model and on-site instructor to help you find your inspiration and discover new skills.
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We are celebrating our 2022 Current Award winner, Darrell McKinney, this Thursday evening and you are invited! Please join us at Tacoma Art Museum at 6:30pm for a public celebration and reception. Free and open to the public but registration is required.
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Join us this Thursday for Neighborhood Nights at Tacoma Art Museum! Open late and FREE to the community from 5:00-8:00 pm! Stop by TAM Cafe for a bite or a drink before enjoying exhibitions, artmaking in TAM Studio , or a special program.

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Tacoma Art Museum is a proud partner in Bank of America’s Museums on Us® program. Visit this weekend to participate and see Luces y Sombras! Present your active Bank of America credit or debit card with photo ID to gain one free general admission ticket.

We are so excited to see you for the Yoga @ TAM class! The upcoming 60-minute yoga practice is inspired by art in the collection and the importance of community connection. After class, enjoy a complimentary mimosa or juice at the TAM Café!
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Join us tomorrow from 5:30-7:30 pm for a FREE film screening with Rayos: Cine en México, with short works from three visionary filmmakers across.

This event is free and registration is required.tacomaartmuseum.info/3Fe8PkK

Happy Thanksgiving, Tacoma!

Hope your thanksgiving celebrations are as filled with joy and laughter as 'A Family of Quacks!'

Charles Volkmar, 'A Family of Quacks,' 1884. Etching on paper, 12 3/4 x 16 3/4 in. (32.4 x 42.5 cm). Anonymous Gift.