The textile-based works in Soft Power are declarations: potent expressions of care, rebuke, resistance, and resilience. These soft manifestations of cultural heritage - the natural, tangible, and intangible- amplify personal narrative and social criticism through process and materiality. Visitors are encouraged to join in the creation of a large-scale collaborative soft artwork … [Read more...] about Soft Power at Tacoma Art Museum: Soft materials and Powerful ideas
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Camille Patha: Passion Pleasure Power is a Must-See Exhibition
After growing up in the grays of the Pacific Northwest, artist Camille Patha ventured to Arizona for college and was immediately struck by the vibrancy of the desert. Arizona was on fire, the desert was on fire. It was orange,red, gorgeous deep purple. It never left me, color has always been mine. It has always belonged to me.” Patha showcases her outstanding mastery of … [Read more...] about Camille Patha: Passion Pleasure Power is a Must-See Exhibition
The Current at TAM: Saying the Quiet Parts Out Loud
Tacoma Art Museum, The Current: Saying the Quiet Parts Out Loud illustrates the story of The Current, An Artist Award in its inaugural year by transforming the gallery into an immersive experience. The exhibition reimagines the gallery space as a portal that guides visitors into the world of The Current, An Artist Award, providing glimpses of its values and purpose. The … [Read more...] about The Current at TAM: Saying the Quiet Parts Out Loud
GATHER at Tacoma Art Museum
The newest exhibit at the Tacoma Art Museum is a collection of work from 21 alums of the Hilltop Artists program. On exhibit March 26 through September 4, 2022, GATHER: 27 Years of Hilltop Artists features over 30 pieces of art in a variety of media. Challenging the status quo by questioning who an authentic artist is and who has value in museum spaces, GATHER … [Read more...] about GATHER at Tacoma Art Museum
Tacoma Art Museum: Birth of American Art
Tacoma Art Museum’s newest exhibition, Departures and Divisions: Variation in American Styles 1900-1950, explores the period when several American artists rejected time-honored subjects and styles. The new installation, highlighting artwork from TAM’s own collection and curated by the museum’s executive director, David F. Setford, is now open to the public. When asked if it … [Read more...] about Tacoma Art Museum: Birth of American Art