View this email in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/spaceworkstacoma/spaceworks-newsletter-june2018?e=0040752b36> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835/images/f12b08a0-fd68-464e-96b1-62e40b554f7e.png]<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=b0540f3bb7&e=0040752b36> THANK YOU! To every donor / guest / volunteer / and sponsor that has supported our 3rd Annual Fundraiser NEON! Photo: Guests dance at NEON 2018 to the beats by DJ Olivia Phaze. Captured by Frankly Cinematics: Spaceworks Incubator participants, 2017. See more photos in Spaceworks Newsroom >><https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=05548f7fa6&e=0040752b36> June Newsletter [Deadline Approaches to Apply for Grants for Artist Projects (GAP)]<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=05061ac5b2&e=0040752b36> Deadline Approaches to Apply for Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) Artist Trust will distribute a total of 61 awards in the amount of $1,500 to Washington State artists of any discipline providing money for new work. Deadline: June 25, 2018 Read more in Spaceworks Newsroom<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=5219ed2a36&e=0040752b36> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835/images/78656444-b46f-4f0a-8ce1-e64cbd55c22a.png]<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=baed86d3d0&e=0040752b36> The Resource Center Offers New Coworking Space in Hilltop The Resource Center offers co-working space and business development services to start-ups and small businesses. They specifically target women, minority, and veteran-owned businesses, but welcome all who share in their mission to strengthen our communities through economic equity and advancement. View their events calendar and sign up for their workshops to grow your business. www.theresourcecenter.space​<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=f579c67390&e=0040752b36> The Resource Center 1004 MLK Jr. Way Tacoma, WA 98405 (253) 392 - 1850 [Manager Heather Joy says goodbye to Spaceworks.]<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=fceaead93a&e=0040752b36> It has been an honor to serve. Thank you, Tacoma! "After five years of joy and pain, thrills and chills, I am leaving my post as Spaceworks Manager to return to my own art and small business, HOLDstudios..." Read Heather's letter in Spaceworks Newsroom >><https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=cc1b9b1f0e&e=0040752b36> [Sign Up for Entrepreneur Sucess Workshop]<mailto:gwenk@tacomachamber.org?subject=Waitlist%20for%20Entrepreneur%20Success%20Workshop&body=1.Full%20name(s)%C2%A0of%20people%20wanting%20to%20attend%0A2.Best%C2%A0email%C2%A0address%20to%20reach%20you%0A3.Best%C2%A0phone%C2%A0number%20to%20reach%20you> Waitlist Open for Entrepreneur Sucess Workshop This free workshop is both for people looking to start a business and people already in business. Work through small business basics, focus (or re-discover) your passion, and create an action plan to take you to the next level. June 30, 2018 The Registration is FULL but we encourage you to sign up for waitlist with Incubator Coordinator, Gwen Kohl: gwenk@tacomachamber.org<mailto:gwenk@tacomachamber.org?subject=Waitlist%20for%20Entrepreneur%20Success%20Workshop&body=1.Full%20name(s)%C2%A0of%20people%20wanting%20to%20attend%0A2.Best%C2%A0email%C2%A0address%20to%20reach%20you%0A3.Best%C2%A0phone%C2%A0number%20to%20reach%20you> 1. Full name(s) of people wanting to attend 2. Best email address to reach you 3. Best phone number to reach you (Photo: The Tshirt Men<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=19edd7fe12&e=0040752b36> joined Spaceworks Incubator in 2014. Credit: Patrick Hagerty.) [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835/images/5b23cd6d-84fe-4749-b493-cc2943a828a5.png]<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=7bb7686bee&e=0040752b36> Destiny City Comics and Arts Festival Destiny City Comics is working with Alma Mater Tacoma to host independent writers and artists who create comics and graphic novels. Featuring special guest Sloane Leong, creator of Prism Stalker. The festival is organized by Michael Fitzgerald, Spaceworks Incubator participant since 2014. Details and link in Spaceworks N<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=c8562530e8&e=0040752b36>ewsroom<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=c2a75f8aaf&e=0040752b36> Saturday, June 23 at 12 PM – 7 PM Alma Mater Tacoma Connect via Event Page on Facebook<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=3e8a4ee9b0&e=0040752b36>​ [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835/images/dc42c0bd-757c-4350-b8a7-4e9723b9be7a.jpg] NEON - a Night of Light, Art, and Support On Friday night, June 8th, our community came together for Spaceworks' 3rd annual fundraiser NEON to celebrate local creativity and show support for Spaceworks programs and services. Although we raised over $43,000, we came just short of reaching our $50,000 goal. Could you help us meet it? #GoalToGlow Your tax-deductible gift will help us create more opportunities for artists and entrepreneurs in Tacoma. If 200 Tacomans donated only $35 right now we would close the gap and smash our goal! Yes, I Want to Support Spaceworks ⇨<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=a6722eb62e&e=0040752b36> [Center for Lost and Found, Share Your Story]<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=0b241a5601&e=0040752b36> Share Your Story at the Center for Lost and Found This Spaceworks Special Project activates a vacant space at the Commerce Street transit center with stories and art. The Center for the Lost and Found is a place to share your stories of lost or found objects and spread them into the community as art prints. Come create your very own lost or found poster and the CLF artists will post them around town. To see the submissions follow @centerforlostandfound<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=926b188c2a&e=0040752b36> on Instagram Open Hours: Sun-Mon 12 - 5pm May 17 - July 1, 2018 930 Commerce St, Tacoma WA 98402 Thanks to Pierce Transit for providing space for this Special Project [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835/images/90a88ec0-570c-4f75-a9d2-264dbd1321ee.png]<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=1909dc8a10&e=0040752b36> www.tacomatheaterdistrict.com<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=0f128707ee&e=0040752b36> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835/images/eb9e9b60-cb22-469a-95cf-6336459ad165.jpg]<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=3157c6206c&e=0040752b36> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835/images/ed18ef64-e964-437a-bde1-692d499c2d08.png] <https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=07f9aec7ea&e=0040752b36> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835/images/52c7eea4-960a-45c7-bb7d-4c2b2765cbb5.png]<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=940f23c07d&e=0040752b36> SBA Celebrates #PrideMonth Starting or growing a business? SBA Can help. According to a recent report by the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC): * On average, the typical LGBT-owned business has been in business for more than 12 years * LGBT-owned businesses contribute more than $1.7 trillion to the U.S. economy * LGBT-owned businesses have created more than 33,000 jobs The LGBT inclusion and outreach team aims to bring focus on economic empowerment in the LGBT business community providing access to the SBA programs and services. Learn more at SBA.gov/LGBT<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=08dc149548&e=0040752b36> Spaceworks Recommends: Find Great Things To Do in Tacoma this Summer Thanks to Travel Tacoma<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=0e37efc1ec&e=0040752b36> website you can find out what's happening in the City of Destiny this summer. Here, there is as much art to see as there is land to explore. The region offers an assortment of attractions, recreation and shops so you won’t have any trouble finding things to do. The tough part will be deciding if you’re going to catch a performance, grab a paddle or shop downtown. www.traveltacoma.com/things-to-do/<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=630440cb20&e=0040752b36> [Rent Studio or Office in One of our Coworking Spaces]<mailto:alyssal@tacomachamber.org> These Studios & Offices Elevate Your Artistic and Business Profile Are you an artist or entrepreneur ready to move to the next level? Lease a studio or office in a professional location at 1120 Downtown coworking space. We have 5 affordable studios available to lease immediately. We also have one office available at 1120 Hilltop. Contact Alyssa Lavin, Executive Assistant to schedule a tour today. E: alyssal@tacomachamber.org<mailto:alyssal@tacomachamber.org> P: 253.682.1727 Art Walk June 21, 2018 Spaceworks Highlights [Opening Reception: "the light we hear" by Andy Behrle]<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=13bf926e2c&e=0040752b36> Closing Night: "the light we hear" by Andy Behrle Thursday, June 21, 1 - 9pm 950 Gallery<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=f5a90235d1&e=0040752b36> Spaceworks Tacoma invites you to the closing reception for Andy Behrle's interactive, sensory installation "the light we hear". The devices he creates transform the motion of light passing through water into hypnotic drones, allows viewers to listen to the colors of a stained glass window, and envision what the rhythms of the night sky might sound like. Join Event on Facebook<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=2ba586966e&e=0040752b36> 950 Gallery 950 Pacific Avenue, Ste 205 (entrance on 11th St.) FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC [2018 Summer SOULstice]<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=9bff1223f2&e=0040752b36> 2018 Summer SOULstice Thursday, June 21 at 5:30 - 8 pm Tacoma Art Museum​ Event on Facebook<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=c7b59e607c&e=0040752b36> Hosted by Tacoma’s Poet Laureate Kellie Richardson, Summer SOULstice is an intersection of creativity, community and commerce. June 21st marks summer solstice, the longest day and shortest night of the year. Co-sponsored by Tacoma Art Museum<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=f9f8761f44&e=0040752b36>, Tacoma Arts Commission, and City of Tacoma's Office of Equity and Inclusion, Summer SOULstice is FREE of charge to all who'd like to attend. [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835/images/f0f3685d-89b2-4c24-8824-9931b38f4765.png]<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=a8e68de5b9&e=0040752b36> Closing Reception for "The West" at Minka Thursday, June 21 at 6 - 8 pm Minka Tacoma Learn More on Facebook<https://SpaceworksTacoma.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cd7163de18a1e969bc68e2835&id=d7624d4d33&e=0040752b36> Closing reception for "The West" photography and artwork by S. Surface and Lisa Kinoshita, Thursday, June 21, 6-8 at Minka. Although the show is up through June 30 this is your last chance to talk to the artists, joining the Art Walk. Minka is at 821 Pacific Ave. Hours: Thursday-Sunday 12-5, and by appointment. Photo detail by S. Surface. Connect With Spaceworks Spaceworks is cultivating creative communities by showcasing local and regional artists, helping creative minds to develop sustainable business models, and activating space to work, create and thrive. Stay in touch with updates about vibrant art and innovative businesses by Liking, Following, and Subscribing to our social media channels. 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