Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma, WA Videos

Don't miss our last screening in the "Filament: TAM Cinema" series this Thursday, August 22, at 6pm with "Fabrica Ars : Short Works by Jennifer Nightingale, Jodie Mack, and Grace Ndiritu." "Filament" is a moving image series at TAM conceived in dialogue with the exhibition "Soft Power"—a cinematic response to and reflection on the multivalent themes, both latent and tangible, in the textile-based artwork. "Filament" is free or by donation! Learn more on our website at tacomaartmuseum.info/filament0822

Mark your calendars for this Thursday, April 11th from 6-8pm! Immerse yourself in the art of sketching the human form. This monthly class offers a unique opportunity to pick up a pencil or charcoal and explore your creative skills. Led by an experienced instructor, the 2-hour session will feature a live model and drawing exercises to help you perfect your form. Secure your spot online through our events page! All materials will be provided. 🎟️ Members: $15 🎟️ Non-Members: $30

🌿Experience Yoga at TAM, a rejuvenating experience brought to you in partnership with @Tuladharayoga . Join us on April 7 in TAM's beautiful Event Space from 10:15-11:15am for a creative flow amongst the art. After class, mingle and relax with a post session juice or mimosa included in the price of your ticket.🥂 Tickets:🎟 Member: Free Non-Member: $20 Spots are limited, so register online through our Events Page to reserve your spot! And Don't forget your Yoga mat! 🧘‍♀️

Mark your calendars for this Thursday, April 11th from 6-8pm! Learn the art of sketching the human form. This monthly class offers a fun opportunity to pick up a pencil or charcoal and explore your creative side. Led by an experienced instructor, the 2-hour session will feature a live model to inspire your artwork. Secure your spot online through our events page! All materials will be provided. 🎟️ Members: $15 🎟️ Non-Members: $30

Calling all Cinephiles and film lovers! Cinema at TAM is coming your way! Join us at 1pm for "Filament," a moving image series at TAM conceived in dialogue with the exhibition "Soft Power" - a cinematic response to and reflection on the multivalent themes, both latent and tangible, in the textile based artwork. We are launching the first event of this new series on March 16 at 1:00pm with a program of short films. This event will be free or by donation. Filament: TAM Cinema is curated by David Dinnell and Jay Kuehner. “Soft Power” curated by Ellen Ito.

Mark your calendars for this Thursday, March 14th from 6-8pm! Immerse yourself in the art of sketching the human form. This monthly class offers a unique opportunity to pick up a pencil or charcoal and explore your creativity. Led by an experienced instructor, the 2-hour session will feature a live model to inspire your artwork. Secure your spot online through our events page! All materials will be provided. 🎟️ Members: $15 🎟️ Non-Members: $30

Have you stopped by to see TAM's Impressionism pop-up display?!? On view until April 14, 2024, TAM is reintroducing some impressionist works from its collection that are on view in Sally and John Barline Gallery. This pop-up display is inspired by our partnership with Tacoma Arts Live, who is presenting Imagine Monet at the Tacoma Armory.

Soft Power Artist Roquin-Jon Quichocho Siongco was born in Yigu, Guåha (Guam). Roquin draws from the resilience and resistance of their family heritage, creating weavings, narrative installations, wearable works, performance and teachings that pay homage to cultural customs that have prevailed through the violence of colonial erasure. "But despite the ongoing violence, the people that call Guåhan home resist being"the tip of the spear" for occupiers that see their lands, waters, and lives as pawns in games of war. While there are differences of opinions of what safety looks like, our lives and livelihoods are not disposable." —Roquin-Jon Quichocho Siongco

Many new exhibitions or projects in the works!! Opening on May 18, 2024, [re]Frame: The Haub Family Collection of Western American Art, will feature 4 unique exhibitions curated by 4 guest curators from around the country— Lele Barnett, Nikesha Breeze, Maymanah Farhat, and Patricia Marroquin Norby. Each curator drew inspiration from the Haub Family Collection and created exhibitions that center artists and ideas that are historically underrepresented in museums. Stay tuned for more exciting content and updates! Feautured: Artist Monyee Chau @monyeeart @overallcreative painting a mural that will be a part of curator Lele Barnett's @lelebarnett Finding Home: The Chinese American West exhibition! #newexhbitionsonthehorizon #newexhbitions #newexhbitionsatTAM #Tacoma #TacomaArtMuseum #reFrameHaub #newthingsinTacoma

Escape the March rain with Life Drawing at TAM! Join us on March 14th from 6-8pm for our monthly Life Drawing class here at TAM. Pick up a pencil or some charcoal and explore the art of drawing the human form. This 2 hour session with feature a live model and experienced instructor to guide you through drawing exercises and techniques. Secure your tickets online through our events page! All materials will be provided! 🎟Members: $15 🎟Non-Members: $30

Mark your calendars for a thrilling evening! 🌟 Join us on Thursday, February 29, from 6-8pm for a Speed Friending event, presented by Contemporaries in collaboration with the Seattle Social Club @theseattleclub. Who knows, you might find your new bestie! Indulge in delicious food, drinks, and the opportunity to forge meaningful connections. Keep the good times rolling at our after party at 7Seas Brewery for more fun connections and engaging conversations. Don't miss out!

Come unwind and find your center with us this Sunday, March 3rd, from 10:15-11:15am at the Tacoma Art Museum! 🧘‍♀️ Join our serene 60-minute guided yoga session in collaboration with Tuladhara Yoga @tuladharayoga and instructor Alycia Patterson. Bring a friend to join you for this mindful journey! Afterward, indulge in a refreshing mimosa or juice at the TAM Cafe. Reserve your spot online and remember your yoga mat! 🧘‍♂️ 🎟️ Members: Free 🎟️ Non-Members: $20 #tacomaartmuseum #Museumyoga #YogaatTAM #TacomaArtMuseum

Welcome to The Current Corner! In this series of videos, you'll hear from The Current committee (sometimes paired with artists in the region) sharing about works from TAM's permanent collection as they align with The Current, An Artist Award. In this first video, Artist Award Manager and Curator of The Current, An Artist Award, Victoria Miles, will be discussing Carrie Mae Weems' "Not Manet's Type." Going into its second year, The Current, An Artist Award Program is one of a kind in the region, establishing an unrestricted financial award for a Black artist living and working in Tacoma. The Current is an opportunity to honor the ongoing contributions and artistic landscape of Black artists in the South Sound by generating recognition, providing connectivity, and strengthening our region’s creative ecology. The Current is an annual, unrestricted award providing financial and institutional support to a Black artist living and working in the Tacoma area. In recognition of artistic excellence and future promise, the awardee will receive a $15,000 unrestricted gift. Additionally, the awardee has the option of receiving various forms of support from the institution: whether that be career and artistry support or designing a program — all would include the full support of the Museum’s facilities, staff expertise, and labor. This dual investment champions the awardee directly and proliferates resources for the artist’s community, providing resources and strengthening networks that make creating art easier for Black artists. Carrie Mae Weems (born Portland, Oregon, 1953) "Not Manet's Type," 2001 Offset photolithograph Photograph Gift of John J. O'Leary

Kwabi @thepeacebus , our 2024 Gala Host, came to explore the interactive art work in "Soft Power," a collaborative piece made by you! Have you checked out the vibrant and poignant work in "Soft Power" yet? If not, swing by the museum and come add to this collaborative piece as it grows from community contribution! And if you'd like to hear more from our amazing host Kwabi don't forget to secure your tickets for TAM's highly anticipated 2024 Momentum Gala, happening on April 13, 2024. Get ready for an unforgettable evening dazzling with art, music, exciting auction items, and inspiring words from our host, Kwabi Amoah-Forson! #TAMGala2024 #SoftPower #Interactiveart #communitycontributions

Shop local by finding the perfect gifts at the TAM Store. Get 20% off your purchase from now until February 14th in store and online (excludes consignment, jewelry and art). Take advantage of this limited-time promotion to find a unique and thoughtful present for your loved ones.

Pick up a new skill or practice an old one!✏️ Spend this Thursday night from 6-8pm capturing the human form in TAM's Life Drawing Class! An experienced instructor will guide you through this 2 hour session with a live model, and get your creative drawing skills flowing. Bring a friend of even a date to have a creative Thursday evening at TAM. Supplies will be provided, but you can always bring your own. 🖌️🎨 Don't forget to register online to secure your spot, and note that this class is attendees 18 years and older. #Lifedrawing #LifedrawingTacoma #LifedrawingatTAM #TacomaArtMuseum #TAM #NeighborhoodNights #TacomaEvents

We are so excited to announce our host, Kwabi Amoah-Forson @thepeacebus for our 2024 Momentum Gala! This celebration is inspired by "Momentum: New Work in the Collection." Come join us on April 13 for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, exclusive auction items, and exciting surprises at Tacoma Art Museum. This is an opportunity for you to glam up and enjoy the party of the year. Proceeds from the Momentum Gala will directly support the Museum’s outstanding exhibitions and community programming—highlighting the vibrant art and artists of the Northwest and serving the diverse communities of the region. Your generosity furthers TAM’s mission to transform our communities by sharing art that inspires broader perspectives and cultivates a compassionate future. Reserve your tickets on our events page! #TAMgala2024 #TacomaArtMuseum #donations #improveyourmuseum

A little recap of last Thursday night's Contemporaries! Attendees savored drinks and charcuterie as they socialized and had a blast with creative printmaking activities. The prints crafted by guests turned out absolutely adorable. Afterwards, Curator Faith Brower guided the Contemporaries through TAM's latest exhibition, "Momentum: New Work in the Collection." 🎨🥂 #Contemporaries #YoungProfessionals #ArtNight #PrintmakingFun

Contemporaries makes a dazzling return! Join us next Thursday on January 25, 2024, from 6-8pm for an art-filled networking extravaganza as we kick off the new year with "Momentum!" 🎨✨ Embark on a journey through our latest exhibition, "Momentum: New Work in the Collection," showcasing extraordinary artworks acquired by TAM over the past few years. Since 2021, TAM has purchased a number of important artworks from artists in communities that have been historically marginalized in museums, enriching our representation of Northwest and western art. Don't miss the opportunity to gain insights from Faith Brower, curator of "Momentum," as she elaborates on the exhibition's story and TAM's evolving collection practices. Secure your spot by registering online, and let's gather for an evening of connections, appetizing food, and drinks with fellow art enthusiasts in the community. Remember, this event is exclusively for those 21 and older. 🥂🖼️ #ContemporariesReturn #MomentumExhibition #ArtNetworkingNight #TacomaArtMuseum

Experience a night of excitement at this week's 3rd Thursday Neighborhood Night ! Join us from 5-8pm as the museum extends its hours for FREE admission! Explore our newest exhibition "Momentum: New Work in the Collection," and stop by the teen open studio to make your very own vision board, manifesting good things in the new year! Enjoy happy hour in the Cafe, and hang out in our gorgeous atrium to take in the Tacoma Skyline!