News from Arts
Aug 14, 2025
Mari Griffin Selected as 2025–2027 Tacoma Poet Laureate
The Tacoma Arts Commission has selected Mari Griffin as the 2025–2027 Tacoma Poet Laureate. Over the next two years, Griffin will participate in and host…
Jul 01, 2025
80 Arts, Culture, Heritage, and Science Organizations Funded by Tacoma Creates for 2025-2026Â
The Tacoma Creates Advisory Board has approved contracts for the 2025-2026 funding cycle totaling approximately $6.4 million for 80 local nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to advance…
Jul 01, 2025
City of Tacoma Unveils New Pride Crosswalk, A Vibrant Symbol of Inclusivity and Community Pride
City of Tacoma kicked off Pride Month today with the celebratory unveiling of a new, permanent Pride-themed crosswalk on Broadway, between South 9th and 11th streets. The vibrant…
Jun 23, 2025
25 Artists Funded by the Tacoma Arts Commission
The Tacoma Arts Commission recently awarded $100,000 in Tacoma Artists Initiative Program (TAIP) funding to 25 Tacoma-based artists working in artistic disciplines including dance, film, interdisciplinary, literary, music,…
Jun 17, 2025
Tacoma Venues & Events Issues Call to Artists for Tacoma Dome Public Art Installation
Tacoma Venues & Events (TVE) invites artists to apply for a new public art opportunity at the iconic Tacoma Dome. In partnership with the City of Tacoma’s Arts…
Jun 05, 2025
City of Tacoma Seeks Applications for 2025–2027 Tacoma Poet Laureate Position
The City of Tacoma Community & Economic Development Department’s Arts & Cultural Vitality Division is now accepting applications for the role of Tacoma Poet Laureate, a two-year honorary…
Apr 16, 2025
Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill three open positions on the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board: One Seat Available Based on City Council…
Apr 02, 2025
Hilltop’s History Set to Come Alive With New Public Art Project
Hilltop community members and visitors will soon see a series of markers and plaques – installed in phases along Martin Luther King Jr. Way between 6th Avenue and…