TACOMA ART GALLERIES
Tacoma Art Galleries and Art Guide - Explore Tacoma's art community through our selection of galleries, museums, nonprofit art organizations, artists, and art services. The guide highlights recommended exhibitions, featured artists, and cultural destinations, helping visitors discover more of what Tacoma's art community has to offer.
Tacoma has an active arts community, with a strong connection to glass art through the Museum of Glass and Tacoma Art Museum. Local galleries, artist-run spaces, and nonprofit organizations contribute to the city's creative life. Each October, Tacoma Arts Month celebrates local artists through open studios, exhibitions, and special events throughout the city.
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TACOMA GALLERY GUIDE
Khan Gallery
Khan Gallery formerly the American Art Company is a fine art gallery located in downtown Tacoma. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest quality artwork and exceptional customer service. Our collection features a wide range of styles and mediums, including paintings, sculptures, and photography from both established and emerging artists. We also offer art consulting services to help clients find the perfect piece for their home or office. Location: 1126 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, telephone: 253-882-6536.
Proctor Art Gallery
Features work by local artists. We offer a range of art mediums all created by Local Artists. Whether you're looking for something small or a collection of fine art, we have what you're looking for. Our artists are on duty daily and will help with your art selection. The connection between artist, client and the community is foremost. Tuesday-Friday 11-5pm, Saturday 10-5pm. Closed Sunday & Monday. Location: 3811 N 26th Street, Tacoma, WA 98407, telephone: 253-759-4238.
Slipstream
Tacoma's new co-op art gallery. Founding members are Henry Caserotti, Lynn Di Nino, Eileen Fitz-Faulkner, Becky Frehse, Kristie Maxim, Hugo Moro, Erica Shirk, and June Sekiguchi. The inaugural exhibition opened on October 17, 2026. Regular hours are Thursday and Friday from 5-9pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 12-4pm. The gallery is located at 301 Puyallup Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98421 (near the Tacoma Dome).
Water & Stone at Hotel Murano
Artwork by Henry Caserotti is on view through March 2027. On the 4th floor of the beautiful arts focused Hotel Murano in downtown Tacoma is an incredible 500 sq. foot exhibition space that I have the great honor to fill with art, for a whole year! There will be several new pieces, large (and a few a bit less large), that will be "an exploration of time, texture, and imperfect perfection". Location: 1320 Broadway Tacoma, Washington 98402
Tacoma Community College Gallery
The Gallery at TCC is a place where students and the surrounding community can find artistic expression in all mediums. The Gallery is a non-commercial educational space that provides informal learning through exhibitions and other programs that align to the mission, vision, and values of the college. The Gallery is a perfect venue for special exhibitions, lectures, readings, and our rotating collections. Location: 6501 South 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98466.
Tacoma Furniture Consignment
Mid-century modern and industrial furniture, as well as, vintage, pop and fabulous decor! Nice selection of artwork. Come visit us to buy and sell your treasures! And don't forget champagne Sundays and Wine Wednesdays. We are where Tacoma meets fun and fabulous! Location: 1120 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, telephone: 253-212-9445.
Tacoma Glassblowing Gallery
Tacoma Glassblowing Studio is are known for their hands-on Glassblowing Experience which is available to visitors ages 8+ on the weekends. Visitors can come and watch the glassblowing process or shop in our all glass gallery. Tuesday - Sunday 9-5pm. Two locations: 114 S 23rd Street and their main retail gallery located at 2621 North Proctor Street, Tacoma, WA, telephone: 253-383-3499.
Tacoma Metal Arts Center
At Tacoma Metal Arts Center you can design and create your own custom jewelry and small-scale sculpture. With our expert instruction you will develop the skills to make the jewelry that you have only imagined. The classes offered at TMAC are techniques oriented, rather than project oriented. Location: 3833 6th Ave. Tacoma, WA 98406, telephone: 253-227-1694.
the tobin gallery...
a 1500 sqft museum style gallery in the heart of tacoma...we represent several artists as well as hanging local, national and international artists of all artistic expressions, from all walks of life, all ages and all genders...located in the center of the mad hat tea company in the theater district... Location: 924 broadway tacoma, WA 98402, telephone: 253-302-2046.
Throwing Mud Gallery
Is a working pottery studio and contemporary crafts gallery located in the historical Old Town District in Tacoma. The gallery's mission is to encourage creativity and an understanding of quality handcrafted art through its retail gallery and pottery classes. Hours: Monday - Saturday Noon to 5pm, Sunday Noon-4pm. Location: 2212 North 30th Street, Tacoma, WA 98403, telephone: 253-254-7961.
Tinkertopia
Is a Creative Reuse Center which you can also think of as an alternative arts and crafts supply store. Instead of throwing artsy materials in the dump, you can toss it to us knowing that your matter will have a new and exciting afterlife. Monday - Saturday 10 to 6pm. Sundays only: 12-5pm. Location: 1914 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402, telephone 253-778-6539.
TACOMA MUSEUMS
Foss Waterway SeaportGreentrike (Children's Museums of Tacoma and at JBLM)
LeMay - America's Car Museum
LeMay Family Collection
Museum of Glass
Tacoma Art Museum
Washington State History Museum
ART ORGANIZATIONS & OTHER ART
4CultureHilltop Artists
Pacific Gallery Artists
Spaceworks Tacoma
Tacoma Arts Commission
Tacoma - Office of Arts & Culture
Washington State Arts Commission
PICTURE TACOMA / THE ARTISTS' POSTCARD PROJECT
This creative project features real postcards (the kind you send in the mail) by twenty Tacoma area artists. It was a project from several years ago but the images are still enjoyable to look at. They were sold at several art venues around Tacoma with half of the proceeds from sales going to a local food bank. This project has been archived and is no longer updated.
UPCOMING ART EVENTS
Tacoma's art scene extends well beyond gallery exhibitions. Explore artist studio tours, art festivals, museum events, and other special events happening throughout the city. Be sure to check local museum, gallery, and art organization websites for additional events and current information. For a small listing fee, you can have your event featured in this section. List your upcoming art event with us.
November 7, 2026
Lynn Di Nino, John Kiley & Dante Marioni Opening
Opening reception featuring three extraordinary artists at Traver Gallery's new Ship Canal location in Seattle, 3-5 pm. Also showing in the same building is an exhibition of UW alumni artists. 1100 W. Ewing Street, Seattle.
November 14 - 15, 2026
Arts at the Armory
Art market featuring 120 local artists and makers, with opportunities to meet artists, learn about their creative processes and purchase original artwork and handmade work. Tacoma, Downtown / Hilltop.
TACOMA ARTIST FEATURES
This section features artists and craftspeople and gives collectors an opportunity to discover and purchase art directly from the artists. We encourage artists to submit their websites so collectors and others interested in art can explore their work. If you're a serious artist with a professional website, we invite you to be listed and help us grow this section.
Oliver Doriss
Davis Freeman
Becky Frehse
Mick Klass Photography
Claudia Riedener
Sharon Styer
ART SERVICES
We hope to grow this section and include more art services. If you provide framing, appraisal, art consulting, or other art-related services, we'd like to include you. For a small listing fee, you can have your art service listed in this section.
Artist & Craftsman Supply Tacoma (Art Supplies)
Barlow Gallery (Online / Art Rental Gallery)
Tacoma Loyal / Underground Sound (Monthly Music & Art Magazine)
Weekly Volcano (Monthly Art News)
REGIONAL ART GUIDES
TACOMA GALLERY GUIDE
WASHINGTON STATE GALLERY GUIDE
SEATTLE GALLERY GUIDE
WASHINGTON STATE ART MUSEUMS AND ART CENTERS
OREGON GALLERY GUIDE / IDAHO GALLERY GUIDE
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