Spaceworks Tacoma

Artist Trust: Copyright & Trademarks
2025-02-26 05:30 - 06:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual/Zoom
About this Workshop
Curious about your intellectual property rights in your creative work, and what to do if your work is ever used or reproduced without your permission? Join Krista Mirhoseini of Mirhoseini Creative Law, PLLC for the first in a three-part series on Creative Business Basics.
In this workshop you’ll learn about the basics of copyright and trademarks, including what each one protects, how to register them (and why), licensing them, and what to do if someone infringes your copyrighted work or trademarks.
This workshop is the first in a three-part series. The following two workshops in the series will take place on April 9, covering Generative A.I. and VARA; and June 25, covering Artist Contracts. Attendance of the other workshops in this series is not required, and note that you must register for each workshop you would like to attend separately. You can learn more and register for the upcoming workshops here.
About Krista Mirhoseini
Krista is the owner of Mirhoseini Creative Law, PLLC, based in Seattle. She is an intellectual property and business attorney, focusing much of her practice on advising both individuals and businesses engaged in creative work.
Prior to forming her law firm, Krista spent over two decades practicing law as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 global tech company, an art studio, and as a commercial litigator. Krista’s extensive experience in both creative and corporate sectors give her a unique legal insight into her clients.
Krista holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the University of Washington School of Law, law degree from Marquette University Law School, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
About Artist Trust
Artist Trust is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support and encourage artists working in all disciplines to enrich community life throughout Washington State. Since its founding in 1986, Artist Trust has invested over $15 million in individual artists through grant programs and provides a comprehensive suite of professional development training and resources to help artists achieve their career goals. Learn more at artisttrust.org.

Master the Art of Reframing Your Thoughts
2025-02-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Learn how to master the art of reframing your thoughts based on Andy Vargo’s latest book, Own Your Awkward Thoughts. Participants will learn the key to shifting their mindset to enable themselves to take action toward their goals. Apply these techniques to your business and personal life. Attendees will leave empowered with the six key questions they can apply to any situation in order to shift their thinking from being stuck to in control of their future.
Our presenter, Andy Vargo, is a professional speaker, author, life-change coach, podcast host and comedian known for his engaging and humorous approach to personal development. He empowers individuals and organizations to embrace their unique traits through his ”Own Your Awkward” concept.
Coming out late in life did not hold Andy back from embracing who he is. In fact, it is the reason behind his passion to help others accept themselves to live a more fulfilling life.
Andy has authored several books, including Own Your Awkward Life Changes and Own Your Awkward Thoughts. He also hosts the ”Own Your Awkward Talks Speaking Course,” coaching individuals to present confidently.
Registration Required as this workshop has limited space!

Artist Trust: Monetizing your Creative Practice
2025-03-12 05:30 - 06:30 | Virtual/Zoom
About this Workshop
Join NaKeesa Frazier-Jennings (NaKeesa Marie Enterprises) and artist George Jennings for a virtual presentation on building and monetizing an art career. George will share his journey as a visual artist, while NaKeesa, his longtime manager, will outline the strategies they’ve used to grow his audience and create multiple income streams. Learn practical tips, proven strategies, and key insights to help you monetize your art business no matter what art discipline you practice.
About NaKeesa Frazier-Jennings
NaKeesa Frazier-Jennings, is an entrepreneur and longtime resident of Western Washington who was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area. NaKeesa proudly identifies as an advocate for racial and social justice often using the written word to shed light on the many issues impacting the Black community as well as other marginalized groups.
Her boutique consulting firm, Nakeesa Marie Enterprises, is located in Tacoma, Washington, where she provides gentle coaching, consultation, proofreading and writing services, as well as various other types of support to entrepreneurs, small business owners, and job seekers.
NaKeesa’s current work was born out of her experiences in the community and being immersed in the visual, creative, and literary art spaces in the Greater Seattle area for over 25 years. She has engaged with visual artists and creatives in a variety of ways such as providing them with coaching, crafting artist bios and artist statements, serving as an artist manager, having also planned, negotiated, and executed group and solo exhibitions.
In December 2023, she created and began co-delivering a workshop that details her family’s art journey that includes practical tips, strategies and resources that can help artists monetize their individual art practice.
Currently, NaKeesa provides exclusive artist representation to visual artist (and her husband), George Jennings, serving as the creative director for George’s Black family art legacy showcase and exhibit titled The Women, The Paper, and The Light.
NaKeesa is also a published author whose work has been featured in media publications, books, and creative and literary projects. In 2024, she released a collection of guided workbooks/journals that support people in engaging in gentle (self) accountability which she believes is one of the highest forms of self-love.
Though NaKeesa engages in many different projects through her business and in community, as a Black woman she feels that she must first and foremost, prioritize and engage in an intentional and non-negotiable self-care practice which she does at the beginning, end, and throughout each day.
About Artist Trust
Artist Trust is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support and encourage artists working in all disciplines to enrich community life throughout Washington State. Since its founding in 1986, Artist Trust has invested over $15 million in individual artists through grant programs and provides a comprehensive suite of professional development training and resources to help artists achieve their career goals. Learn more at  artisttrust.org.
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Subverting Perfectionism Using Ugly Art
2025-03-12 06:00 - 07:30 | Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
In this workshop, we’ll get close and personal with the mental barriers our perfectionism has built by making intentionally ugly art. We’ll explore perfectionism’s origins, how this affects our current life goals, and how making intentionally ugly art can help us bridge the gap between the two by practicing joyful imperfection and teaching our bodies that it’s safe to move toward our goals through imperfection.
My goal is for you to leave this workshop with a better understanding of your own creative fear and a new, fun tool to help you bring more joy, play, and freedom into your life.
Some art materials will be provided, but I encourage you to bring along that sketchbook/journal you bought years ago and have been too afraid to use, and something colorful to draw with (markers, crayons, paint, collage materials).
Registration Required as space is limited for this in-person workshop!
Our presenter, Lore Alexander (they/them) is a creativity coach and freelance copyeditor. For the past three years, they have been interviewing creatives on their show, The Ugly Podcast, to demystify the creative process and encourage people to return to their creative nature—even and especially if it’s ugly! You can listen here or wherever you get your podcasts, and you can learn more about their coaching opportunities here.

5 Things Every Founder Should Know About Social Entrepreneurship
2025-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Hive Co., 5436 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, 98409, United States
Neetal Parekh is a social impact ecosystem builder and licensed attorney, with expertise in digital strategy, storytelling, and communications.

Neetal is the author of book 51 Questions on Social Entrepreneurship, host of The Impact Podcast by Innov8social, convener of Impactathon®, and a frequent speaker, facilitator, and moderator on topics including social enterprise, social entrepreneurship, and ways entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and consumers can build and strengthen ecosystems for social impact.

A passionate advocate for social entrepreneurship and impact innovation, Neetal believes that this field empowers us to creatively re-imagine how businesses and individuals can create meaningful impact and lasting value.

This free workshop helps creative entrepreneurs with essential knowledge for building sustainable,
impactful businesses that balance profit and purpose.
This interactive in-person session provides an actionable framework, practical tools, and community connections.

We’ll be taking a dive into 5 critical areas:

Legal structures for impact-driven enterprises
Sustainable business models for creative professionals
Funding pathways for social ventures
Measuring impact through practical metrics
Ecosystem resources for social entrepreneurs

Space is limited, reserve your seat here!

From Idea to Impact: Creating Systems that Scale Your Startups Without Burning Out
2025-05-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Hello Tacoma Founders!!
We at Startup253 and WTIA are excited to announce that we are hosting a workshop on Wednesday, May 14th presented by Chris Brown, founder at Chaleur Creative. Chris will be sharing his experience working with a wide array of ventures from early-stage startups, growing nonprofits and service-based businesses by “helping them strengthen their brand identity, streamline operations, and create clear paths to profitability.” Chris is passionate about teaching the next generation of founders how to “scale with intention, avoid burnout, and create meaningful impact!
RSVP here!

How to Take Professional Looking Product Photos Using Your Cell Phone
2025-05-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Tacoma Arts Community Center, 1102 S. 11th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98405, United States
Learn how to take better cell phone pictures for your product so you can create more polished content that sells. In this workshop we will go over product placement, lighting, set-up and spend a small amount of time on editing tips so you can start taking better cell phone pictures.
*If you have a product, please bring it and you will get to practice on it during this workshop.
Spaceworks Alum, Tiffany Burke, is a commercial and portrait photographer for 15 years. She has also been teaching social media marketing for the past 12 years helping small business owners with their branding and content.
Please register for this workshop here:
https://forms.gle/Uton6iEffJMDpkWLA

Got Stress? Meet Mindfulness
2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, 950 Pacific Ave, Suite 300, Tacoma, WA, 98402, United States
Stress is a natural response to life, but even ordinary levels of stress can lead to burn out, especially for entrepreneurs. And whose levels are ordinary? Simple, healing practices exist to help. They require only the courage to pause. In this 60-minute session, learn the basics of pausing through mindfulness meditation, and experience the possibility of living with more joy and well being—no matter your stress level.
About our presenter:
Allison Schuette brings 18 years as a facilitator, writer, and university educator to mindfulness practice. In 2023, she earned her certification to teach mindfulness from Sounds True and UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. Now, through Mindful Pause Center, Allison teaches and coaches, helping individuals and groups center care when encountering habits and patterns they’d like to transform. She is trained in empathy and compassionate listening, two qualities she’s developed through and coursework in Nonviolent Communication and Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness and a decade of storytelling with the Welcome Project.
*Space is limited for this workshop, please register here to secure your spot: https://forms.gle/SubVPChjDnJJmyC86
