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We connect creatives to opportunity.

We build stronger Tacoma neighborhoods through art, culture, and small business.

Spaceworks partners with artists, local organizations, and residents to transform underused spaces into community assets. We offer small business support, public art programs, and advocacy for livable wages and fair business policies for creatives.

Creative people drive real change. We’re here to help.

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Incubator Program

Spaceworks Incubator | for Creative Entrepreneurs

A training ground to test new ideas, products, and services with a safety net of technical assistance and mentorship. We’ve helped hundreds of Tacoma businesses go from dream to reality. (Such as: Stocklist Goods) (Such as: Tacoma Knife Sharpening & Mercantile) (Such as: Tacoma Design Co.) (Such as: Tinkertopia) (Such as: T-Shirt Men)

Artscapes Program

You can find Spaceworks all across Tacoma, We turn the city into a canvas – activating downtown windows like our Woolworth Windows, hosting our annual Mural Fest, and supporting rapid and permanent public art. In partnership with local artists and organizations, our creative placemaking builds a safer, more welcoming community for everyone. (such as: Neon Dion Thomas) (such as: Jeremy Gregory) (such as: Mauricio Robalino) (such as: Nori Kimura) (such as: Curtis Ashby)

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We’re proud of our impact.

Paid to artists in 2025

>$43k

Incubator alumni still in business (since 2010)

83%

Incubator Alumni

490+

Gold Dust Tacoma

SPUN Clay Art Studio & Gallery

Our kind of folx make Tacoma kind of amazing.

Our programs produce amazing results because Tacoma is filled with vibrant, creative, hard-working people. People like you.

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And community members like you. Want to support our work? Your donation is tax-deductible.