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Current as of March 12, 2026, this page connects you to vital tools and networks for creative projects. Learn how to engage local talent, access marketing materials, and explore collaborative opportunities.

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Naomi Strom-Avila (she/her)
Funding & Cultural Programs Manager

Main Office: (253) 591-5191
Direct Line: (253) 453-9983

nstrom-avila@[SITEURL]

747 Market Street
Room 900
Tacoma, WA 98402

Mural Artist Directory

Find vetted local artists for commissions. Review portfolios and connect directly through this curated list of creative professionals.

Venue Resource Guide

Download the comprehensive space rental directory for public art installations and cultural events. Updated listings available upon request.

Marketing Resources

Free promotional tools including social media templates, print materials, and press release guides designed for artists and organizations.

ArtFull Tacoma Initiative

Learn about the city's five-year strategy for arts integration and cultural development. Access implementation reports and progress updates.

Arts Impact Study

Explore research documenting economic benefits of cultural investments. Find data on audience growth, tourism effects, and community engagement metrics.

Arts and Economic Prosperity Study

Creative Spaces Survey

Review findings from Tacoma's 2015 assessment of artistic needs and preferences. Discover trends in creative placemaking and community participation.

Community Networks

Supports artistic entrepreneurship through mentorship programs, business development, and creative workspace incubation.

Provides funding opportunities, professional development, and advocacy resources for Washington artists across disciplines.

Offers fiscal sponsorship, business consulting, and exhibition opportunities for emerging arts organizations.

Connects artists with legal expertise specializing in intellectual property, contracts, and organizational governance.

Supports marginalized creators through capacity-building programs and equitable resource distribution initiatives.

Delivers healthcare access and wellness programs specifically for music industry professionals.

Connects businesses with cultural initiatives through grant opportunities and partnership matching.

Access current grant cycles and sponsorship programs supporting artistic projects.

Browse active cultural initiatives and collaborative projects across Tacoma's creative sectors.

Discover commissioned works and application processes for municipal art installations.

Contact Information

Naomi Strom-Avila (she/her)
Funding & Cultural Programs Manager

Main Office: (253) 591-5191
Direct Line: (253) 453-9983

nstrom-avila@[SITEURL]