In Memoriam – Wendy Griffin
It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of one of TAM’s (and Tacoma’s) true stalwarts, Wendy Griffin. Wendy threw herself into cultural activities in Tacoma and … Continue reading In Memoriam – Wendy Griffin
TAM Staff Pick: Paul Horiuchi, “Dramatic Impasse” and “Temple Garden”
What do you picture when you think of paper collage? A vision board made of magazine clippings manifesting your ideal vacation? A second-grade art project? TAM’s virtual learning opportunity published … Continue reading TAM Staff Pick: Paul Horiuchi, “Dramatic Impasse” and “Temple Garden”
Studio Jewelry Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Trudee Hill
“Art jewelry is a means of communication, artist to wearer, and wearer to viewer,” says jewelry artist Trudee Hill. “Whether it is in the form of a medallion or ring, … Continue reading Studio Jewelry Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Trudee Hill
TAM Staff Pick: Molly Vidor, “Untitled (Prussian Blue)”
Viewing art is self-reflection. As much as the artist is present in the creation process, when the art hangs on a museum wall, it belongs to the audience. We the … Continue reading TAM Staff Pick: Molly Vidor, “Untitled (Prussian Blue)”
Recent Acquisitions: Rodrigo Valenzuela, Margarita Cabrera, Enrique Chagoya
A new year has many of thinking about possible resolutions and here at Tacoma Art Museum we have our own goals that we want to work towards in 2022. One … Continue reading Recent Acquisitions: Rodrigo Valenzuela, Margarita Cabrera, Enrique Chagoya
Studio Jewelry Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Seth Papac
For Seth Papac, “jewelry, in its concentrated and intimate scale, has the unique capability to retain history, hold a memory, convey a message, and transform a wearer.” This philosophy on … Continue reading Studio Jewelry Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Seth Papac
Departures and Divisions: Variation in American Styles, 1900 – 1950
Introduction Departures and Divisions: Variation in American Styles, 1900 – 1950, drawn almost entirely from TAM’s own collection, demonstrates how artists in early twentieth century America moved away from conservative … Continue reading Departures and Divisions: Variation in American Styles, 1900 – 1950
Tacoma Art Museum Honored in Pierce County Proclamation
A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Proclaiming the Month of February 2022 as “Black History Month” in Pierce County, Washington. The theme of Black History Month 2022, “Black Health … Continue reading Tacoma Art Museum Honored in Pierce County Proclamation
Recent Acquisitions: Imogen Cunningham
Tacoma Art Museum’s photography collection currently numbers around 450 works dating from 1905 to the present and includes a range of photographic processes from early chloride prints and photogravures to … Continue reading Recent Acquisitions: Imogen Cunningham
Recent Acquisitions: Carrie Mae Weems
Tacoma Art Museum’s photography collection currently numbers around 450 works dating from 1905 to the present and includes a range of photographic processes from early chloride prints and photogravures to … Continue reading Recent Acquisitions: Carrie Mae Weems