The Tacoma Art Museum Board of Trustees has named Andrew Maus as its new executive director. Maus will join TAM on June 6. Maus comes to TAM from the Plains Art Museum in Fargo, North Dakota. As director and CEO, he co-created the museum's facility masterplan with Olson Kundig Architects — the same firm that designed TAM's Benaroya Wing and Haub Family Galleries. Maus … [Read more...] about Tacoma Art Museum Names a New Executive Director
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Haiying Wu to design statue of Billy Frank Jr.
The Billy Frank Jr. National Statuary Hall Selection Committee selected Seattle artist Haiying Wu to design a statue of Billy Frank Jr. for National Statuary Hall in Washington, D.C. The statue will honor the celebrated Nisqually leader and activist, who passed away in May 2014. “I am looking forward to working with Mr. Wu and having him come here to Nisqually and learn my … [Read more...] about Haiying Wu to design statue of Billy Frank Jr.
Fall Arts and Theater Preview
Something for Everyone! Our South Sound theater community is back in full swing with a long list of fall theater offerings this season. With everything from comedy to heart-touching dramas, this season has something for everyone. Olympia’s Harlequin Productions kicks off the fall season with a musical award winner, starting out with Fun Home which is a refreshingly … [Read more...] about Fall Arts and Theater Preview
Winners of Reel Life 96 Revealed
During a gala and screening event held on Saturday, March 19 at the McGavick Conference Center in Lakewood, winners of the first annual Lakewood Film Festival were announced. Reel Life 96 was a fun, short film competition for filmmakers of all ages and experience levels. Participants wrote, shot, and edited five-minute films in just 96 hours. A number of films were … [Read more...] about Winners of Reel Life 96 Revealed
A Chorus Line at Tacoma Little Theatre
Tacoma Little Theatre continues its 103rd season with the much anticipated, A Chorus Line, conceived by Michael Bennett with direction and choreography by Eric Clausell, and musical direction by Jeff Bell. From the pen of legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch, comes this Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning singular sensation! Casting for a new Broadway musical is almost … [Read more...] about A Chorus Line at Tacoma Little Theatre