Tacoma visual arts events

Exhibition "Drawing Line into Form: Works on Paper from the Collection of BNY Mellon"

Saturday, May 25 10:00a

The exhibition features more than 50 works that explore the importance of drawing as a creative tool for sculptors, demonstrating how artists think and express in two-dimensional works that help to...

Melting Away (an Israeli film)

Tuesday, Jul 16 2:00p

Grand Cinema - Tacoma, Tacoma

This heartfelt drama follows the story of a family drawn into crisis after the parents discover their child is secretly a cross-dresser...

Summer Camp at the History Museum!

Thursday, Jul 11 10:00a

Washington State History Museum, Tacoma

Learn some creative ways to give your classroom displays or exhibit projects added flair to grab the attention of your audience! Expert exhibit designer and former museum director Chris Fiala Erlic...

Prized Northwest Native Arts Show Returns to Washington State History Museum

Saturday, Jun 8 8:00a

Washington State History Museum, Tacoma

On Saturday, June 8, the Washington State History Museum unveils the eighth annual In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts exhibit...

Poker Run Benefit

Saturday, Jun 1 10:00a

Washington State History Museum, Tacoma

Join area riders for a hand of poker and a fun tour of the South Sound for a good cause...

KISS ME (a Swedish Film in English subtitles)

Monday, Jul 15 6:45p

Grand Cinema - Tacoma, Tacoma

In this love story with a twist two stepsisters-to-be fall in love - creating turmoil and heartbreak for everyone involved...

Rubber Ducktastic

Saturday, May 25 10:00a

Children's Museum of Tacoma, Tacoma

In collaboration with the Tacoma Art Museum’s exhibition, Beyond Books: The Independent Art of Eric Carle, the Museum will present Eric Carle-themed activities this spring...

Street Scramble Scavenger Hunt

Sunday, Jun 23 12:30p

Washington State History Museum, Tacoma

Join us for an educational scavenger hunt that uses beautiful Downtown Tacoma as its course. Registrants can sign up as individuals or as teams...

Books and Beyond: The Art of Collage

Saturday, Jun 29 10:00a

Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma

Eric Carle is primarily known for The Very Hungry Caterpillar...

First Friday Gallery Talk: "Cooper"

Friday, Sep 6 3:00p

Washington State History Museum, Tacoma

Join curators Gwen Perkins and Fred Poyner for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Cooper exhibit...

CybCon - The Cybertronian Conference of 2013

Saturday, Aug 10 10:00a

King Oscar Convention Center, Tacoma

Only Dealers need to register this year! Attendee Pricing is $5 at the door...

America's Car Museum 2013 Jazz Gala

Saturday, Jun 1 6:00p

LeMay--America's Car Museum, Tacoma

Celebrate ACM's First Anniversary in "Post-War Modern" style with cars, clothes, music and dance of the late 40's and early 50's...

First Friday Gallery Talk: Let’s Ride! Motorcycling the Pacific Northwest

Friday, Jun 7 3:00p

Washington State History Museum, Tacoma

Join curator Redmond Barnett for a walk and talk through 100 years of motorcycling in the Northwest. Hear stories from the road and get a “behind the scenes” take on developing the Let’s Ride exhibit.