Artists activate Tacoma
Spaceworks’ Artscapes program provides support and opportunities to artists in Tacoma and Pierce County. We contract with artists of all abilities to create temporary public art that brings cultural vibrancy and economic strength to our city. Through murals, window installations, exhibits, public engagement projects, and art residency these opportunities have helped artists develop their artistic voice, and further their careers. Since its inception in 2010, Spaceworks has orchestrated hundreds of temporary Artscapes throughout Tacoma.
2020 Outstanding Program Award
Western Association of Chamber Executives
“Honorable Mention” for the Rapid Mural Program
Where to View
Featured Artscapes projects
Illuminate
Tina Lauzon, Matthew Baird, Jennifer Preston Chushcoff
“Illuminate” a Woolworth window exhibit (and also online at www.byjenn.com/illuminate), is curated by Jennifer Preston Chushcoff, and features large scale paper collages by Matthew Baird, along with figurative sculptures and poetry by Tina Lauzon.
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RBG Tribute Mural
Nori Kimura
A mural tribute to the life and work of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
Re-emerge in Healing
Saiyare Refaei
This mural is about uniting local environmental justice issues by coming together in healing. Specifically, it addresses the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) and the Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) issues by highlighting some figureheads in these local movements alongside images of migratory animals.
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Apply to Artscapes
Spaceworks organizes a wide variety of visual arts programming which has included murals, window installations, residencies, exhibitions and video art. These programs often arise in response to community needs, are grant based, and in partnership with other public, private, and non-profit groups. To stay informed about our next call-to-artists, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, or follow us on Instagram or Facebook.
Artscapes Contact
Gabriel Brown, Artscapes Coordinator
gabrielb@tacomachamber.org