TAM’s display of studio art jewelry in the reconstructed Kreielsheimer Foundation Alcove took many years of planning and fabrication before its official opening in 2021. Designed by Olson Kundig during … Continue reading Stories from staff by Stephen Rue, Lead Preparator
Seattle-based painter Camille Patha invites us to consider the power of art in a provocative exhibition that unites a range of themes from the universe and intimate passions. Moving through … Continue reading “Camille Patha: Passion Pleasure Power”
We had a great time welcoming TAM Members and our community into the Museum for the opening party of our new exhibition “The Current: Saying the Quiet Parts Out Loud.” … Continue reading “The Current: Saying the Quiet Parts Out Loud” Member Opening Party
By Jay Kuehner, independent film critic and educator Looking at Manuel Álvarez Bravo’s 1932 photograph Las lavanderas sobreentendidas (The Washerwomen Implied) in a preview of the Luces y Sombras exhibit, … Continue reading Amulet of Light: Notes on Rayos: Cine en México
We were so excited to have Victoria Miles, TAM’s Artist Award Manager, along with artist Darrell McKinney, recipient of The Current, An Artist Award, on CityLine yesterday. Watch the segment … Continue reading The Current, An Artist Award on Tacoma’s CityLine
Take a look at our exhibition Luces y Sombras: Images of Mexico | Photographs from the Bank of America Collection–more than 100 photographs spanning more than 85 years of Mexican … Continue reading “Luces y Sombras: Images of Mexico”
Known in English as Day of the Dead, this life-affirming celebration of the eternal life cycle has been observed for centuries. Day of the Dead combines ancient and colonial traditions, … Continue reading Día de los Muertos 2022
The power of the photographic image, evidenced in Luces y Sombras, to reflect a diversity of experiences within Mexico inspired the companionable program exploring the country’s moviemaking legacy: Rayos: Cine … Continue reading “Rayos: Cine en México” film series
Some scenes from the 17th annual In The Spirit Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival at Tacoma Art Museum! This beloved summer tradition celebrates the diverse Native cultures of our … Continue reading In The Spirit Northwest Native Festival 2022
The BLM Mural Project Tacoma-a collaboration between Tacoma Art Museum, The City of Tacoma, and artist Dionne Bonner-is a months-long effort to recognize the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement and … Continue reading Black Lives Mater Mural community hand-printing day!
