As many Tacoma locals know, the
month of October brings many wonderful things to the downtown area. While most
cities are hunkering down for the winter and the end of tourist season, Tacoma
is still buzzing with so many things to offer. A little cold has never bothered
the city with the most grit. Tacoma locals are tough, weather going people with
a soft side for art. As you might have guessed it is time for Tacoma Arts
Month.
While some exhibits are presented
year round in local store fronts and in the plethora of museums that the
downtown area has to offer, some of the exhibits are only here for the month of
October so be sure to see what our local artists have to offer at this year’s
festivities. This year’s 76 exhibits are sure to inspire the artist within us
all.
Being the 14th anniversary for the Tacoma Arts Month,
it promises to be a spectacular showcase of art, culture, dance and local
businesses. One of the highlights to Tacoma Arts Month is that participants get
the opportunity to take a studio tour October 17-18 at
35 locations featuring over 57 artists and a unique look into how their art
comes to life. The tours run on both days from 11am-5pm. The
tour is a free, self-guided tour and offers the opportunity to purchase art
pieces from the artists directly. Be sure to get your Tacoma Studio Tour
Passport to earn stamps and win prize packages. Tacoma Arts Month
online website offers you a customized map with all tour locations to ensure
you don’t miss out and have the opportunity to create your own art experience.
Information regarding the passport, maps, and all that the month of October has
to offer can be found on their website http://tacomaartmonth.wpengine.com/
Tacoma Arts Month kicks off this
Thursday, October 1st at
6pm at the Historic Tacoma Armory. This is a free public event with no RSVP
required. The kickoff will be featuring pop-up exhibits, aerial and cirque
performances, dance, poetry, and food. This event is being sponsored by
