In these days of near super-sonic air travel, getting around by “snail-rail” (train) is nearly all but forgotten. However, for the African-American community, rail travel is held in great regard … Continue reading Ordinary Men—Extraordinary History: A Proud Pullman Porter
At the age of 14, I started to learn more about the reality of the world we live in. I began actively posting and speaking on my social media accounts … Continue reading Kenzie Jones Reflects on The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection
I had never thought of art as having physical qualities that could be transferred to the viewer — until I had worked with The Kinsey African American Art & History … Continue reading Moe’Neyah Holland Reflects on The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection
Let’s Do Better exists to educate and raise awareness on the many unshared experiences, injustices and disparities that exists with-in the Black American diaspora. Through vivid storytelling and creative product, … Continue reading The Kinsey Collection x TAM Collaboration: Let’s Do Better
So, you’re coming to the museum. YES! We cannot wait to have you! If you’ve never been to a museum or, more specifically, an art museum, here are some tips … Continue reading TAM Store Highlight – How to Visit the Tacoma Art Museum
“In American history, as in American life, Black Americans are invisible presences. They are not seen, not because of their absence but because of the presence of a myth that … Continue reading eTceTera x The Kinsey Collection x TAM Collaboration: The Myth of Absence
Sonia Sanchez once said, “In order for us to survive, you should re-read Toni Morrison every 10 years because every 10 or 15 years, we have to re-imagine ourselves on … Continue reading The Current Award – An Award Program for Black Artists in the Greater Tacoma Area
Mount Tacoma from Lake Washington by artist Grafton Tyler Brown was the first piece of art to be approved for apparel as part of the collaboration for the pop-up shop. … Continue reading eTceTera x The Kinsey Collection x TAM Collaboration: Grafton Tyler Brown’s “Mount Tacoma”
When we knew that we would be teaming up with the Kinseys and Tacoma Art Museum for the exhibition, the Buffalo Soldier design was one that jumped right out of … Continue reading eTceTera x The Kinsey Collection x TAM Collaboration: Buffalo Soldier
The Northwest Studio Art Jewelry Display showcases a wide variety of works from the museum’s important Northwest studio jewelry collection. A generous donation enabled us to reimagine how these small … Continue reading Studio Jewelry Artist Spotlights – The Northwest Studio Art Jewelry Display
