Applicants Sought for the Tacoma Arts Commission and the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board
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The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill four open positions on the Tacoma Arts Commission and one open position on the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board.

Tacoma Arts Commission seats:
  • Three At-Large Positions – Individuals representative of acknowledged accomplishment or working outside of professional practice in the arts, but who demonstrate a deep interest in and appreciation of cultural and artistic activities.
  • One Emerging Leader Position – An individual who is between the ages of 16-24.

Tacoma Creates Advisory Board seat:
About the Tacoma Arts Commission (TAC):

The TAC is comprised of 15 volunteer members who are appointed by the Economic Development Committee and confirmed by the Tacoma City Council to serve three-year terms. Applicants must live within the city of Tacoma.

The TAC provides leadership in supporting and enhancing the arts for the benefit of the City and its residents. The primary responsibility of the Commission is to create policies to support the ongoing development of arts programs and projects in Tacoma. Its primary programs include funding artists and organizations to provide arts and cultural services for the community of Tacoma, administering Tacoma Arts Month, and overseeing public art as part of the Municipal Art Program. The Commission's functions are outlined in sections 1.28A and 1.28B of the Tacoma Municipal Code.

The TAC is striving towards social justice. They are committed to supporting equitable opportunities to broaden artistic expression while encouraging intersectional communities through inclusive relationships and outreach. Arts and culture are uniquely positioned to touch every person and every part of Tacoma and the TAC is committed to supporting the entirety of the community.

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Individuals appointed to sit on the TAC are subject to the Tacoma Municipal Code 1.28A (Tacoma Arts Commission), 1.28B (Municipal Art Program), 1.46 (Ethics Code). Therefore, commissioners and their immediate family members may not be eligible for programs or funding managed by the Tacoma Arts Commission.

TAC meetings are held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Meetings are held virtually on Zoom and in-person at the Tacoma Municipal Building (747 Market St., Room 248). Regular attendance at these monthly meetings is required. Beyond monthly meetings, commissioners are asked to sit on at least one subcommittee and one selection panel each year. Commissioners are also asked to periodically attend and evaluate programs produced by artists and organizations that the Commission funds and are expected to attend and assist with all major programs the Commission produces. A major commitment of the Commission is helping support Tacoma Arts Month, which happens each October.

Additional information on the Tacoma Arts Commission is available here.

About the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board (TCAB):

The TCAB volunteer position is filling an unexpired term for a Tacoma resident living in Council District No. 3 who has interest in and familiarity with public programming in arts, culture, heritage, and/or science, as well as interest in Tacoma Creates goals regarding equity, access, and programs that provide public benefit for residents across Tacoma.

The TCAB advises Tacoma Creates administration on funding programs. Its purpose is to guide program development and approve funding recommendations for the benefit of all residents of Tacoma. The primary responsibility of the TCAB is to ensure compliance to Tacoma Creates guidelines and accountability standards. TCAB's functions are outlined in section 1.55 of the Tacoma Municipal Code.

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TCAB holds its public meetings on the first Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. Regular attendance at these monthly meetings is required; meetings generally last two hours. Currently, meetings are held in person at the Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market Street, and virtually via Zoom. Beyond monthly meetings, Advisory Board members will participate in various committees and application review panels and will serve as outreach ambassadors to arts, culture, heritage, science organizations, and the general public.

Additional information on the Tacoma Creates Advisory Board is available here.

About City of Tacoma Committees, Boards, and Commissions:

The City is committed to fostering an equitable and anti-racist organization and wants its committees, boards, and commissions to reflect Tacoma's diverse community. For these vacancies, all individuals, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, individuals with disabilities, seniors, youth, immigrants, and refugees, are encouraged to apply.

Appointed applicants are required to complete Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act trainings provided by the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, within 90 days of being appointed to a committee, board, or commission.

Applications must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office by noon on October 12, 2026, at tacoma.gov/cbcapplication. Questions about the application process, requests for the application in an alternate format, or requests to submit additional documents may be directed to Elizabeth Wing in the City Clerk's Office at servetacoma@tacoma.gov or (253) 591-5178.

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