Spaceworks Tacoma

A look back to a previous exhibit, “Immigration: Hopes Realized, Dreams Derailed” which opened 7 years ago in July 2017 at the former, 950 Spaceworks Gallery. Curated by art critic Susan N. Platt and mural artist David Long, the exhibit addressed the urgent issue of immigration from multiple perspectives by presenting intense work by undocumented immigrants, former detainees, current detainees, DACAs (Delayed Action for Childhood arrivals), college students, grass roots activists, self- taught artists and professional artists.

We first want to say congratulations to our Spring 2024 Businesses Planning Cohort Graduating class. 13 talented entrepreneurs have honed their skills, developed innovative ideas, and crafted strategic business plans for success. With guidance from mentors and support from their peers and past Spaceworks alumni, they're ready to grow their businesses with a stacked tool belt of resources.
We are happy to welcome them into our alumni network of over 450 small businesses!
If you are or know of a creative entrepreneur and want to become part of the Spaceworks family and develop the skills needed for business success, please submit your application for the next 12-week Business Plan Cohort that begins on September 10, 2024 by following the links below.
spaceworkstacoma.com/application-instructions/

Love the colorful murals around Tacoma that highlight the arts and culture of the city?

Local photographer Kyle Peirson () went through the journey of documenting as many as he can in his new book, "Paint the Town: A Collection of Tacoma's Murals". This limited run book can be purchased at , , , and on Peirson's website (peirsonal.com/services/tacomamuralbook). 10% of all proceeds go towards Spaceworks to help keep supporting artists.

Kyle Peirson is a local photographer and videographer who works as a Media Producer at Tacoma Community College. His evenings, weekends, and occasional lunch breaks are spent chasing photo-worthy moments across the city with a camera in hand and a drone in the sky.

Workshop Alert!
Ever tried to apply for a grant on your own and were utterly confused?

Are you interested in pursuing grants for your business or nonprofit but unsure of where to start?

The grant process has complexities and nuances that make it feel unattainable. This 3-part workshop series is created and presented by Nekaycha Cavil () and is designed to tackle your fear surrounding grants, to provide you with actionable steps to prepare yourself and your business for the journey. We will cover where/how to start, the full grant process, terminology, and resources available.
This workshop includes a lab session where you will view various grant applications and be equipped with tools and easy grant applications to help build your grant folder. Each participant will receive a mini business audit that includes a brief review of their business, professional recommendations, and resources to assist in your next steps towards getting ready for grants.

The 3-part workshop series will take place on July 24th, 31st, and August 7th from 6pm-8pm on Zoom.

To register and fill the intake form, click the following link.
https://www.spaceworkstacoma.com/event/the-beginning-of-equitable-freedom-in-your-business/

Tacoma celebrates Pride month in July and 7 years ago, local artist Saiyare Refaei () held an interactive art piece allowing the attendees to share how they celebrate Pride. This collaborative art piece allowed people to express how much this month means to them.
We hope you all celebrate safely and have a fun weekend in the sun!

THREE alumni have been impacted by the prolonged power outage on Pacific Ave. and their neighbor are throwing a block party TOMORROW from 3-6PM!

Super extra fun bonus will have free popsicles and there will be hands on art projects -shopping is also encouraged.

Consider stopping by, they can all use your support! ❤️

Posted • Artist Training Program & Public Art for McKinley Hill!

Calling all artists! Transform community spaces with your creative vision! Join our public art training program and contribute to McKinley Hill.

This and other public opportunities in McKinley Hill are being facilitated by the incredible

🗓️ Deadline to Apply: July 7th, 11:59pm

💰 Budget:
$300 stipend
Compete for $2,500 temporary and $20,000 permanent public art projects

What we offer:
Public Art Training: Gain skills & insights (Sessions on July 20th, 27th, & August 10th)
Collaborative Environment: Work with fellow artists & community
Commissions: Propose public art installations ($2,500 - $20,000)

Eligibility:
Live in Pierce or King County, WA
18+ years old
Practicing visual artist

How to Apply:
Submit on Submittable (link in bio) by July 7th, 11:59pm. Include:
Artist Statement
Portfolio
Resume/CV

Optional Info Workshop: June 27th, 4-5:30pm on Zoom - Comment “Send me the link” for Zoom info.

Contact: Jasmine Brown, [email protected]



Mural by artist Gerardo Peña,

Thanks to and

On June 7th we held our annual fundraiser, CACHET, at the historic , the signature bright pink building located by the Tacoma Dome.

The night was filled with color, Tacoma pride, creative cocktail outfits, and of course, much art. Attendees were welcomed into the venue by an extraordinary display of decor provided by Tin Can Alley. Once you made your way past the table of goodness and the luxurious graze of food provided by , guests were able to check out the ‘Off the Wall’ exhibit filled with canvasses of original art provided by Spaceworks alumni. Each piece of art was hand painted by the respective artist and had one criterion: the art had to reflect Downtown Tacoma.

Emcees, Chris Staudinger of and auctioneer , kept the audience engaged with many laughs and interesting Tacoma knowledge throughout the night.

This year’s CACHET was truly one for the books! Thanks to the incredible generosity of the donors and the dedication of the volunteers, we’ve made another year possible of Woolworth Window installations, murals, and invaluable business training and support. Together, we’re making a real impact in the support of small businesses and paid artist opportunities. We love you, Tacoma!! ❤️

PS if you’d still like to donate, text ‘spaceworks’ to 56651

AUCTION PREVIEW>>BID ONLINE NOW

Can’t make it this Friday but want to see what we’ve got in the auction? We’ve got you covered! You can preview the silent auction NOW and even place bids.
Contact us for Live Auction proxy bids, too.

Featured silent auction donation, ❤️

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It’s that time again! Tacoma Arts Month will be here before you know it. Get those applications in!

The arts matter!

Did you know that arts & culture contributed over $70 billion to Washington’s economy in 2022? That’s more than construction, transportation, and agriculture combined. The latest Why the Arts Matter in Washington factsheet from Arts Action Fund crunches the numbers on how the arts drive our economy. Check it out!

👉🏽Learn more and download the factsheet: https://www.artsactionfund.org/washington

ID: Washington Arts Facets. For-Profit & non-profit arts & culture sector represents $70.2B contributed to the state economy, 9.52% represented in the state’s GDP, and 191,245 jobs supported in the state.

Our friend Nori has been working on 10 small paintings for CACHET. He is one of 8 artists creating work around the prompt ‘downtown Tacoma’. You can get these Off The Wall only at CACHET one week from today!

Thank you to for sponsoring this year’s Off The Wall at CACHET!

Get your tix

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🚨FREE WORKSHOP ALERT🚨

This Wednesday from 6-8pm Spaceworks is hosting our free monthly workshop. Learn from Tiffany Burke, How to Take Professional Looking Cell Phone Photos of your product.

This workshop will also have a drawing of either photography or social media marketing mentorship with Tiffany (your choice and 2.5 hours)…must be present to win. Thanks to WA State Microenterprise Association - WSMA for the funds to provide this opportunity!

Workshop Details:
Learn how to take better cell phone pictures for your product so you can create more polished content that sells.

In this workshop we will go over product placement, lighting, set-up and spend a small amount of time on editing tips so you can start taking better cell phone pictures.

If you have a product, please bring it and you will get to practice on it during this workshop.

Alum, Tiffany Burke, is a commercial and portrait photographer for 15 years. She has also been teaching social media marketing for the past 12 years helping small business owners with their branding and content.

LINK IN BIO>>EVENTS
For more details and to register

Grant Alert from Artist Trust!

2024 GAP applications are now open!

Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) are unrestricted project-based grants of $1,500 awarded to 65 artists working in all disciplines across Washington State. Applications close June 21, 2024 at 11:59 pm. Learn more and apply: https://artisttrust.org/grants/grants-for-artist-projects/

If you’re a CACHET VIP you’ll be getting one of these limited collector glasses with a bit of art from Jeremy Gregory’s mural ‘Pieces’.

Each year we’ll feature a different artist and their work.
If you aren’t a VIP, no worries! You can purchase at CACHET on June 7th. Limited qty will be on hand.

Get your tickets!

https://cbo.io/tickets/purchase_tickets.php?slug=spaceworks&form_name=cachet2024

NEW INTERN ALERT>>

Let’s all give a warm Spaceworks welcome to León Villagómez, our new summer graphic design intern!

León is a senior at Northwest College of Art and Design, double majoring in Graphic Design and Entertainment Arts.

“I’m excited to join an organization that uplifts its people and city culture to better our quality of life.” When León isn’t at school or working, he is traveling abroad exploring world cultures and crowd surfing at rock concerts. He’s passionate about film history, the impact art has on people, cultural heritage, and music. Just like our last intern, Kenovia, he is also a fraternal twin and a Libra!

Our friends Downtown Tacoma Partnership are hiring! You’d get to hang with us at the office ❤️

We are hiring! 📣

Join our team to manage Downtown Tacoma's vibrant Broadway Market.

Learn more & apply here: https://shorturl.at/hpFO3

Public Art education opportunity!

The Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA), Port of Tacoma, and Tacoma Public Schools will host
a free public art workshop on Wednesday, May 15, from 9am to noon. The workshop will provide a
broad overview of the public art process with a focus on ArtsWA’s current open call for Maritime 253.
All artists interested in learning more about public art are welcome to attend.

Did you attend this year’s over the weekend? Did you see steamroller prints being made? Did you wish you could own one? Now’s your chance!
This Dome District steamroller print from the Wayzgoose past will be up for raffle at our annual fundraiser, CACHET (which is being held in the Dome District). ❤️

This is one of the few ways you can get your hands on an iconic steamroller print designed by a Tacoma artist. We’ve been holding on to this one for a while!

Super special mention and thank you - Donated by alum, Write253 and designed by Brian Hutcheson This is print # 3/5

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UPCOMING WORKSHOP SERIES>>

Spaceworks and The Business Shoppe are partnering to provide The Profit Plan 5 Week Workshop for Gig Entrepreneurs!
This FREE workshop is designed to help business owners of develop a plan to grow their business using the most effective parts of a business plan and marketing plan. This workshop will utilize a workbook created by The Business Shoppe’s Allie Corrigan-Luke entitled “The Profit Plan”.
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Weekly 1.5hr sessions will cover:
Establishing Your “Why”
Establishing Your “Who”
Competition Analysis, Market Review, + Brand Promise
The Money$$$$$
Marketing
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Logistics:
In-Person (downtown Tacoma) will be held Monday’s beginning May 13th
Virtual will be held via Zoom and will follow on Tuesday’s beginning May 14th
Both cohorts are 6-7:30PM
Details will be sent after you register for your cohort preference

Limited spots! Register here:
https://www.spaceworkstacoma.com/event/the-profit-plan/

*This series has been made possible by a grant from the Washington State Microenterprise Association. Thank you!

LAST CALL FOR EARLY BIRD TIX>>CACHET
$30 off ends tonight at midnight

Your dollars directly support paid public art opportunities for artists AND free or low cost training for local small businesses! You DO make a difference in Tacoma’s landscape. Get those early bird tickets to CACHET, happening on June 7th.
Save $30 with Early Bird Code TACOMART
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Featured Spaceworks Participants:

🎉 ArtsWA is pleased to announce the first ever Tribal Arts Grants. The grant is a pilot project to support Tribal communities as they expand, enhance, or create space for art and culture that is respectful and responsive to each community’s needs.

20 Washington State federally recognized Tribes applied for and were awarded the funding. 👏🏽 The application was not competitive and focused on supporting culture, language, arts, artists, and the passing of ancestral knowledge.

The Tribal Cultural Affairs program is honored to support Washington Tribes and is looking forward to providing assistance to every project in a respectful and appropriate way. We, at ArtsWA, are excited and anticipating completion of the projects.

👉🏽Learn more and view the full list of FY24 grantees: https://www.arts.wa.gov/tca/

ID: Graduation cap woven from cedar by Cheryl Wilcox. Abalone shell buttons ring the cap with one in the center on top. Photo by Christine Hawkins.

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“Spaceworks provides high quality, culturally relevant, tailored training to creative entrepreneurs who may not fit into other more traditional business training efforts. The outcomes, in terms of numbers of businesses, launched and jobs created, set the standard for other programs.”

-BEN MAUK
Associate Director of Capital Projects and retail operations University of Washington, Spaceworks Steering Committee

Alum pictured: Eleanore

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Join Spaceworks Tacoma for a captivating 90-minute workshop, “Intro to Public Art for Artists,” where we delve into the dynamic world of public art and its intersection with artistic practice. Led by Jasmine Iona Brown, Spaceworks Public Art Coordinator, this session offers a comprehensive exploration of the significance of public art in communities, the diverse forms it can take, and the intricate process of creating impactful public art projects. From iconic sculptures to vibrant murals and immersive installations, participants will gain invaluable insights into incorporating public art into their own practice, uncovering opportunities for collaboration, and navigating the exciting realm of public art initiatives. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting your creative journey, this workshop promises to inspire and equip you with the knowledge and tools to make your mark in the public art sphere.

Saturday, April 6th 3-4:30pm, Tacoma Public Library - South Tacoma Branch (3411 S 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98409)
Register at this link: https://tacoma.bibliocommons.com/events/65a6e031de4b6141009c8859

Image: Mural by

Since 2010, the Spaceworks Incubator has provided relevant and meaningful business training for first-time business owners, ambitious creative professionals, and folks passionate about making Tacoma a great place to live and work. We serve as a training ground to test new ideas, products, and services with a safety net of technical assistance and mentorship.

Show your support and celebrate with us as we congratulate the newest graduates of the Business Plan Cohort! Each participant will present their business pitch style and answer questions from the audience. Light appetizers and drinks provided.

Are you a creative entrepreneur, artist, or local brick-and-mortar businesses looking for extra support? To learn more and apply for the Spring Business Plan Cohort or the Winter Foundations cohort, follow this link https://www.spaceworkstacoma.com/links/

Date: Tuesday December 12, 2023
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: Traction Space | 710 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

Have you seen the vibrant TV display at the Woolworth Windows?

Situated at 11th and Commerce, "20 TVs each cast in translucent fiber glass from the same 1985 vintage RCA. Each embellished by a different artist." With the topic of ‘TV’ in mind, they were crafted by 20 diverse artists, coordinated by Steve LaBerge.

"Steve’s artistic projects are often collaborative and interactive. He enjoys inviting other artists to contribute to create community and add depth of subject. His larger works physically incorporate viewers as participants so that they become part of the art itself."

List of TV Artists
Top Row LR: Dick Weiss, The Van Collective (Alicia Bones, Julia Cramer, Will Clausen, and Eva Westley), Joe Korbuszewski, Alexis Devine, Lynn Di Nino

Top Middle LR: Peter Berkley, Jesse Peterson, Diane Hansen, Edward Lucien Cédras, Nicholas Fultz

Bottom Middle LR: Lucien Vedego, Scott Nelson, Maria Jost, Nichole Withrow, Peter Wimberger

Bottom LR: Christina Butcher, Sophia Munic, Karen Marvik-Hallis, Natalie LaBerge, Randy McCoy