Art and Artist Resources

FOR ARTISTS

Have a great programming, performance, or workshop idea?

Submit an idea for a program, performance, or workshop through our Partnership Proposal Form!

Interested in Teaching at TAM?

Apply to be a contract-based Community Art Class Instructor at TAM!

Local Artist Opportunities

FOR COLLECTORS

Research your Art

For legal and ethical reasons, Tacoma Art Museum is unable to provide appraisal and conservation services. To avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest, Tacoma Art Museum also cannot provide referrals for specific vendors.

The Artist Trust website includes a listing of art-related services.

Appraisals

The American Society of Appraisers can help you locate an ASA-accredited appraiser. Phone: 800-272-8258

The International Society of Appraisers provides a free appraiser referral service. Phone: 312-981-6778

Conservation

The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works provides guidelines for selecting a conservator. They also have a free referral service of conservators throughout the United States. Phone: 202-452-9545

Estate and Planned Giving

When you make a planned gift to Tacoma Art Museum, you join a coveted group, the Visionary Circle. Members are passionate about preserving TAM’s mission to transform our communities by sharing art that inspires broader perspectives and cultivates a compassionate future. Please click here to learn more.