Community Members Invited to Celebrate Arts and Culture in Tacoma this October
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~ As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, the city of Tacoma is gearing up for its 24th annual Arts Month celebration. This month-long event, which takes place every October, is a community-wide celebration of the arts that includes a diverse range of events and activities for all ages.

From music and dance performances to visual art exhibits and workshops, there is something for everyone to enjoy during Tacoma Arts Month. The programming includes interactive experiences, film screenings, literary readings, lectures, cultural events, and workshops. All events are open to the public and many are free of charge.

One of the signature events of Tacoma Arts Month is the Kaleidoscope Opening Party. On October 4th from 1-4pm at the Tacoma Public Library Main Branch, families are invited to attend this free event featuring live performances from local artists. The lineup includes selections from Tacoma Little Theatre's summer camp productions, music and movement with Capoeira Vida, a dance performance by Khmer Language Arts & Culture Academy, poetry blended with R&B and hip hop from Tacoma Poet Laureate Mari Griffin, a hip hop set and cypher with A.G. Joints, and a ukulele circle with Clover, George & Joe! In addition to these performances, there will be hands-on activities throughout the afternoon such as printmaking with Write253 and crafting monsters with Remakery.

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The Handforth Gallery will also be showcasing various art exhibits including Vaquero Azul's Trans Pride ofrenda and sketches by over 25 Tacoma artists presented by Open Sesame Gallery & Books.

Another highly anticipated event during Tacoma Arts Month is the Studio Tour. This self-guided tour allows visitors to step inside over 100 working studios of local artists. Attendees can learn about the artistic process directly from the artists themselves and even purchase one-of-a-kind creations. The tour takes place on October 11th-12th from 11am-5pm and covers 71 locations around Tacoma. To make the tour even more exciting, attendees are encouraged to participate in the Tacoma Studio Tour bingo challenge. By completing challenges at various studio locations, participants can enter to win prize packages containing artwork from the tour's featured artists.

For those looking for even more arts and culture events, the Tacoma Arts Month Event Calendar features hundreds of happenings throughout October. From performances and exhibitions to workshops and family-friendly activities, there is no shortage of things to do during this month-long celebration. The calendar is regularly updated with new events and can be found at TacomaArtsMonth.org/events.

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And for those who love to shop for unique and handmade goods, Arts at the Armory is a must-visit event. This vibrant indoor arts market features over 100 local artists and makers selling their original artworks, handmade goods, and creative gifts. The event takes place on November 15th-16th at the Tacoma Armory.

Tacoma Arts Month would not be possible without the support of its sponsors including KBTC, KNKX, Northwest Public Broadcasting, ParentMap, Pierce Transit, Preview, Showcase Magazine, South Sound Business, South Sound Magazine, and SouthSoundTalk.

So mark your calendars for October 2025 and join in on the celebration of arts in Tacoma. With a wide range of events and activities to choose from, there is something for everyone to enjoy during this community-wide event. For more information about Tacoma Arts Month events and programming, visit TacomaArtsMonth.org.

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