Sketch Club Year in Review
Over a year ago, Sketch Club programming came to a halt. What we thought would be a few weeks turned into a few months and then a year. It’s sobering … Continue reading Sketch Club Year in Review
Over a year ago, Sketch Club programming came to a halt. What we thought would be a few weeks turned into a few months and then a year. It’s sobering … Continue reading Sketch Club Year in Review
“Provenance” is the museum term for the ownership history of an artwork. We’re interested in knowing this information because it can offer insights into the artist’s life and career as … Continue reading Recent Acquisitions – Grafton Tyler Brown “Untitled (Columbia River Scene)”
When I see Marvin Oliver’s Raven with Salmonberry it reminds me of the artist. Much like how Raven brought light to the world, Marvin carried with him histories and practices … Continue reading Recent Acquisitions – Marvin Oliver “Raven with Salmonberry”
In 2016 and 2017, many of you may recall the unjust actions and human rights violations taking place against Native American communities on American soil. The Dakota Access Pipeline project … Continue reading Recent Acquisitions – Zoë Urness “Raven Tells His Story in the Fog”
RYAN! Feddersen routinely pushes the boundaries of art with very conceptual, immersive, and interactive installations. The artist engages viewers with new ideas and concepts and ways of understanding the world … Continue reading Recent Acquisitions – RYAN! Feddersen’s “Coyote Restored in Starlight”
Though Tacoma Art Museum was founded in 1935, it didn’t begin building the collection until 1961. It has now grown to include more than 5,100 objects and has been shaped … Continue reading Exploring the TAM Collection in Seven Questions
As part of the transition into Phase 3 of the Healthy Washington: Roadmap to Recovery Plan, the Tacoma Art Museum is excited to announce that we will be reopening the … Continue reading TAM’s Reopening Plans
TAM strives to be a welcoming place for all members of our community. We recognize that we have a lot of work to do to achieve that goal. We also … Continue reading An Update On Our Commitments to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
During the economic depression of the 1930s, U.S. government art projects created a wealth of public art and supported artists across the country, as explored in the Tacoma Art Museum’s … Continue reading Community Collaboration: Tacoma’s Rapid Mural Project
Plans are underway for our beloved Tacoma Art Museum to tentatively reopen to the public on Friday, October 9. Since closing March 13, TAM staff has been hard at work … Continue reading TAM’s Reopening Plans