With The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection, connections run deep. No matter where it travels, the works featured in the show offer an opportunity to delve into the … Continue reading Connecting Kinsey and TAM: Connections to Our Community
Alexander McCarty; Makah Alex McCarty is a member of the Makah Nation, a skilled artist, and teacher. He obtained his Bachelor’s in Visual Arts and Social Studies, and his Master’s … Continue reading In the Spirit Vendor Spotlight
One of the best parts of working in an art museum is taking a break to go up to the galleries to clear my mind and get inspired. Since the … Continue reading Mindfulness & Meditation Resource Round-Up
As the school year begins, teachers, students, and parents are all adjusting to our current reality of remote learning. At Tacoma Art Museum, we’re also preparing for a school year … Continue reading New School Programs
Seattle-based artist Barbara Earl Thomas weaves order into the chaotic natural world in order to tell stories. Drawing from history, literature, folklore, biblical stories and her surrounding communities, Thomas’ work … Continue reading Object of the Week – “Man Cleaning His Fish II”
This February TAM will celebrate Black artists within the museum’s collection by critically engaging the collection and past exhibitions from 2019. Of the more than 5000 works within TAM’s collection, … Continue reading Black History Month at TAM
“Photography can be used as a powerful weapon toward instituting political and cultural change.” – Carrie Mae Weems Working at the intersection of art and politics, visual artist Carrie … Continue reading Object of the Week – Untitled (Woman and Daughter with Make-up)
