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You need your name on the champions belt!
This year we have Sonja Bloomdahl and Dick Weiss judging,
MC Greg Owen on the mic, and DJ Broam, aka Oliver Doriss, spinning records.
Ben Cobb will be definding his title on the Pro bench while Samantha
and the rest of the Hilltop gang try to continue their […]
EXHIBITS
Tacoma’s Civil Rights Struggle: African Americans Leading the Way
President John F. Kennedy at the White House with African American leaders, June 21, 1963. Tacoma’s Jack Tanner stands behind Kennedy, his hands on a chair. (Washington State Historical Society)
August 18 through December 7
The South was not the only place where Americans were denied equal […]
August 9
Dance Theatre Northwest performs for Family Day
August 13 - 17
Summer Series: Visiting Artist Dorthy Gills Barnes utilizes a chainsaw in the Hot Shop
August 15
We wish Science of Art Coordinator, Britta Echtle, a fond farewell and much success as she returns to teaching
AND
Welcome Claire Yuckert as Science of Art Coordinator
August 24
Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect: […]
For the fifth consecutive year, the Museum of Glass and Finland’s iittala, Inc. are teaming up for a weekend dedicated to birds and bird enthusiasts. This three-day event will feature the U.S. debut of the newest iittala Birds, Cartoon Chicks, designed by Anu Penttinen. The 2008 designs for the Birds by Toikka collection, […]
Annual Auction Events to Celebrate Co-Founder’s Commitment to Education
Collectors, philanthropists, and artists from all over the world will gather at Pilchuck Glass School’s 30th Annual Auction, October 30 at The Westin Seattle, to celebrate Dale Chihuly and Leslie Jackson Chihuly and support the school.
As Pilchuck’s first artistic director, Chihuly devised the initial creative path […]
FREE PREVIEW FRIDAY NIGHT 5 TO 8 PM
JOIN IN FOR WORKSHOPS AND ACTIONS WITH THE MEMBERS OF GRAND OPENINGS FOLLOWING THE MAYOR’S ARTS AWARDS CEREMONY!
Grand Openings Meets You at the
Corner of the Rainier Room
The Henry Art Gallery Satellite at Bumbershoot 2008
This year’s Henry Art Gallery Satellite at Bumbershoot celebrates
performance in contemporary art. […]
Permanent Collection on View in
Speaking Parts: Conversations between Works in the Collection
Tacoma Art Museum’s new exhibition seeks to answer the question, “How do museums decide which works of art to add to the permanent collection?” Speaking Parts: Conversations between Works in the Collection is organized around Northwest artist Dennis Evans’ mixed-media construction Writing Lessons […]
This weekend is your last chance to see Lino Tagliapietra in Retrospect before it travels to venues around the country. The first exhibition to look at the art and 40-year career of Lino Tagliapietra, this spectacular retrospective has received high praise from Museum visitors all summer long. Don’t miss it before it leaves Tacoma.
Widely revered […]
The Pacific Avenue Improvement Project
South 17th Street to South 25th and South 25th Street from Pacific Avenue to C Street
The Pacific Avenue Improvement Project is scheduled to start on Sunday, Aug. 24.
At this time, the Pierce Transit routes will not be changed.
While work is underway, only local and emergency vehicles will be […]
By MOG Docents, November 1, 2003
What is a safe distance for visitors to view art in the galleries?
If a visitor is injured what is the procedure for docents to follow?
What safety procedures should be followed if an earthquake occurs?
What happens if there is a power outage?
What happens if there is a fire alarm?
Answers:
The general […]
world glass
group exhbition
jen elek
butchiballs
jeanne ferraro
first love
world glass: group exhibition
august 16 - september 7, 2008
opening reception: sunday, august 17, 3 - 6 pm
Each summer since the Traver Gallery opened its Tacoma location nearly five years ago, it has presented an invitational group show celebrating excellence in the field of glass. The central themes of the Annual […]
A Midsummer Night’s Community Festival
Friday, August 8
5 - 8 pm
Tacoma Art Museum hosts a Renaissance-inspired Free Community Festival. Wind down after work with an evening featuring Shakespeare in the Parking Lot, dancers from D.A.S.H., DJ Pana mixing music, and art-making activities. The Iron Artist Competition returns with local artists competing to make original masterpieces in […]
sean albert
intentionally random line study 5.6.07
sean albert: phenomena: observing space
Exhibition Runs: August 8 - 31, 2008
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 7, 5 - 8 pm
The Traver Gallery is pleased to present Phenomena: Observing Space, a solo show featuring new sculptures and paintings by Seattle artist Sean Albert. The smooth surfaces and clean lines seen in this […]
July 2 - 6
Summer Series Visiting Artist: de la Torre brothers are back!
July 4 - 7
Tall Ships: 450,000 partake in the festivities…get ready for 2011
July 10 - 15
Becca & Eli take the Mobile Hot Shop to the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland, OR
July 12
Encore performance by Fab-5
July 30
Docents & Volunteer met the Curator
EXHIBITS
Tacoma’s Civil Rights Struggle: African Americans Leading the Way
President John F. Kennedy at the White House with African American leaders, June 21, 1963. Tacoma’s Jack Tanner stands behind Kennedy, his hands on a chair. (Washington State Historical Society)
August 18 through December 7
The South was not the only place where Americans were denied equal […]
