painted birds nest with two cream eggs sitting in a swirl of twigs

The Art Gallery

Where Art Reaches You

About

The Gallery at TCC is a place where students and the surrounding community can find artistic expression in all mediums, and from all world cultures and historic eras.

With an exterior that seems to change from every angle and naturally lit, unique display spaces, The Gallery is a perfect venue for special exhibitions, lectures, readings, and our rotating collections.

In the Gallery: Second Annual Black Artists Exhibition 

February 1-29

Featuring work by more than 20 local artists, TCC's second annual Black Artists exhibition shines a light on the talent that flourishes in our region. Sponsored by the Tacoma Arts Commission and the TCC Foundation. Exhibition highlights include: 

Community Reception, 4-6 p.m. Feb. 9: Engage with the art and meet the artists.  

Family Day, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Feb. 10: Bring the family for kid-friendly art activities.  

Panel Discussion, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Feb. 21: Listen to local artists discuss the Exhibition and its themes. 

Gallery Talks by many of the exhibition artists. 

Visit the Exhibition Page

Watch the Exhibition Video 

 

 

handout with photos and names of the 2nd Annual Black Artists Exhibition artists

 

TCC Art History Book Club 

Art Historian, Jennifer Olson, Ph.D., will give a short introduction of the artist and lead the discussion of Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray's book "The Personal Librarian."  

Call for Entries: 22nd Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition 

Be part of the Juried Local Art Exhibition this summer! We can't wait to see your work! 

Enter by May 10 

Upcoming Exhibitions

Feb. 1 - 29, 2024: Black Artists Exhibition

March 12 - April 12, 2024: nicole gugliotti

April 24 - 25, 2024: Ikebana 

May 6 - June 6, 2024: TCC Art Student Exhibition

June 24 - Aug. 15, 2024: 22nd Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition

Sept 25 - Oct. 25, 2024: Mauricio Robalino

Nov. 4 - Dec. 6, 2024: Chinese Artists

Jan. 2 - 31, 2025: Lynette Charters, Missing Women/Parents

Feb. 10 - April 4, 2025: Black Artists

April 14 - May 2, 2025: TCC Art Faculty Reception 

May 7 - 8, 2025: Ikebana 

May 19 - June 5, 2023: TCC Art Student Exhibition

June 23 - Aug. 15, 2025: 23rd Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition

Sept. 22 - Oct. 24:  Women Artists (Patsy Surh O'Connell, Bella Yongok Kim, Irene Osborn, Leonie Castelino)

Nov. 2 - Dec. 19, 2025:  Hilltop Glass Artists

Visit the Gallery

The public is welcome, and all exhibits are free.

Gallery Hours

Monday: Closed 
Tuesdays - Thursdays: 10am-4pm
Third Thursday of each month: 10am-8pm
Fridays: 10am-3pm

Current exhibition

Location

The Gallery is located in Bldg. 4, near the corner of 12th and Mildred. Visitor parking is available in Lot G.

Campus Map

Contact Us

Questions?
Contact Gallery Coordinator
Dr. Jennifer Olson
jolson@tacomacc.edu
253-460-4306

Email Jennifer

The Gallery Shop

The Gallery shop carries photographs & cards by Alice Di Certo, Connie Hardy, & Linda Staats; and jewelry by Margaret Doty.

a collection of ceramic birds

Pieces by Melinda Cox, $75 for large birds and $35 for small birds

a collection of beaded jewelry

Pieces by Margaret Doty, $20 each

a collection of woven bird ornaments

Pieces by Melinda Cox, $15 each

Wait! There's More to See

original work of art by Lauren Napier

Take a look at the exhibit at TCC's Gig Harbor Campus, currently featuring "Desert Drought" by Lauren Napier.