In Fall 2020, Job Carr Cabin Museum is offering socially-distanced Craft Saturdays. December 11, 11am-1pm, Holiday Ornament - Pick up a free craft kit from the museum porch on Saturday 11/14, 11am-1pm, while supplies last. First-come, first-served. Please use social distancing etiquette when you pick up your craft kit. - Children can use the materials > Continue Reading
Please join us as we share a conversation with artist Dionne Bonner, whose exhibit, "A Pioneering Spirit: A Fight for Liberty and Freedom," is currently on display in our Tacoma Historical Society museum. The exhibit features oil paintings and biographical information which bring to life the journey of a handful of African American pioneers who > Continue Reading
In this presentation, Tacoma music historian Kim Davenport will share stories of black musicians from Tacoma's past who left an important legacy in our city. Some made Tacoma home while others were merely guests for a time, but all added to the artistic vitality of our community while confronting the realities of discrimination. The presentation > Continue Reading
Destiny City Film Festival (DCFF) will present its eighth edition from February 26 to March 7, 2021 in a hybrid format featuring virtual screenings and limited in-person events! In addition to 10 days of film screenings, the Festival, funded by Tacoma Creates, will feature informative and entertaining panels and workshops curated by the DCFF Advisory > Continue Reading
Join Tacoma Art Museum as we celebrate the opening of The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection! Be among the first to see the exhibition and take part in a one-of-a-kind Block Party. Free to all from 1pm - 8pm, this community festival will feature live music from area DJs, performances from T.U.P.A.C. and > Continue Reading
Who should attend this training: Anyone who wants to learn more about using art as an intervention tool for working with children and youth who have experienced trauma. Description: This workshop provides participants with a basic knowledge of how to use art as an intervention tool when working with children and youth who have experienced > Continue Reading
Join us for a two-day celebration commemorating Greg Piercy’s 26 years of care, mentoring, and teaching at Hilltop Artists. Greg officially retires this year, lets send him on to his next adventure with lots of love and appreciation! We’re bringing our annual fundraiser home to Hilltop Heritage Middle School, featuring artist collaborations in the hot > Continue Reading
Stones are shaped by water, wind, sand, and ice but what we see in them is shaped by our minds. A bit like cloud watching, the ancient practice of viewing stones is an art of the imagination, in which we can see mountains, figures, animals, and even deep space. What you can find? See 30 > Continue Reading
World AIDS Day 2021 Panic in the pandemics: HIV and COVID Wednesday December 1 A virtual event, 6-7 pm 2021 marks 40 years since the first five cases of what later became known as AIDS were officially reported. PCAF will honor World AIDS Day this year by reflecting on the intersections of two pandemics--the HIV > Continue Reading
Holiday concert, featuring TRC director Erin Guinup & members of the Tacoma Refugee Choir. ALL Donations benefit the Tacoma Refugee Choir. ATTENTION: Proof of Vaccination against Covid-19 or Negative Covid test results, taken within 72 hours prior to the event, are required in order to attend this event in person.
