Tacoma Creates Highlights Expanded Arts Access Across the City
By Daniel Cobb |
Latest Updates from Arts and Cultural Vitality Office
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Jan 29, 2026
Applications Open for 2026-2027 Funding Cycle
Tacoma Creates is accepting proposals for its seventh year of support, enabling programs and events scheduled from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
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pTacoma Creates 2024-2025 Report Highlights Growth in Arts Access
The city’s flagship arts initiative celebrates its fifth year of empowering creative expression across Tacoma.
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pConnect With Creativity at Arts at the ArmoryJoin us November 15-16 for a dynamic two-day arts festival featuring local talent and interactive experiences.
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pCity Council Approves Tacoma Creates Funding ExtensionOn October 7, 2026, the council reinstated a 1/10th sales tax to sustain the program’s community impact.
Arts and Cultural Vitality Office, Community and Economic DevelopmentpCommunity Arts Projects Funding Now OpenApplications are being accepted for projects spanning all artistic fields within the city.
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pOctober Arts Celebration Invites Community Participation
AMOCAT Arts Awards Recognize Local Excellence
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