As part of downtown Tacoma's Artwalk every Third Thursday, Tacoma Art Museum offers free admission, extended hours of 5pm to 8 pm, and special programming. Events are always free on Third Thursday and are regularly a collaborative effort with local artists and organizations. These programs provide an accessible and educational experience for non-traditional museum visitors.
Programming and museum admission from 5 pm to 8 pm are free as part of Free Third Thursday and downtown Tacoma’s Artwalk.
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Third Thursday, September 16, 5 pm
Pechakucha Night, devised and shared by Klein Dytham architecture, was conceived in 2003 as a place for young artists and designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. Each presenter is allowed 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds each–giving a total of 6 minutes, 40 seconds of fame before the next presenter is up. Pecha Kucha Tacoma features local presenters with strong links to the city. For more information, visit Tacoma's PechaKucha website. | |
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 | | Third Thursday, September 16, 5-7 pm Come in, learn from, and get to know local artist Victoria Adams as she spends time at Tacoma Art Museum this summer. To learn more about her one-person exhibition, Where Sky Meets Earth: The Luminous Landscapes of Victoria Adams, click here. | |
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 | | Third Thursday, October 21, 10 am-8 pm
In recognition of our 75th anniversary, museum admission will be just 75 cents before 5 pm, and free for Third Thursday from 5-8 pm.
Join us as we celebrate both the city of Tacoma and a major milestone for the community’s museum. All day we’ll be honoring the opening of Mighty Tacoma: Photographic Portrait 2010, an interactive, community-centered exhibition creating a contemporary portrait of Tacoma—and we’ll be wishing Tacoma Art Museum a happy 75th birthday! During the day, participate in family art activities celebrating the museum and the city. Be one of the first people to become a part of the exhibition by having your photo taken and displayed in the gallery. Then, stay for the evening as we ramp up our celebration with performances and special treats, including a beer garden with our own Mighty Tacoma Ale in partnership with the Harmon Brewery, a dance performance by BQdanza, and a chance to meet some of the exhibition's featured artists. | |
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Third Thursday, November 18, 5 pm
Inspired by the exhibition Edo to Tacoma: Japanese Woodblock Prints from the Collection, try your hand at Sumi-e, a type of brush painting also known as wash painting. This workshop includes a short demo on Sumi-e technique followed by the opportunity to practice. While you’re here, visit the Community Art Space to enjoy the Franke Tobey Jones Senior Art Show. | |
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| | | Third Thursday, December 16
What does it mean to be a local teen? See, hear, and share your own perspective about being a teenager in the Tacoma community while participating in the exhibition Mighty Tacoma: Photographic Portrait 2010. While you’re here, visit the Community Art Space to celebrate the Boys and Girls Club Fine Arts Competition. | |
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Third Thursday, January 20, 5 pm
Join us as we celebrate the final weeks of Edo to Tacoma: Japanese Woodblock Prints from the Collection in partnership with honored guests from the Consulate-General of Japan. Enjoy Japanese treats while viewing the anime film “Miyori no mori,” or “Miyori's Forest.” Inspired by the film, learn about related environmental issues in Japan. Play a game of Go, create a Koi kite, and more. Free for Third Thursday. | |
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