Free the evening of *Thursday, October 12th*? Come to the closing reception for the “Saying the Quiet Parts out Loud” exhibit. [image: tam_current_closing_website_header_v230825.jpg] *5:00 - 7:00* - registration <https://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/event/the-current-closing-party/> required exclusive, final walkthrough of *The Current: Saying the Quiet Parts out Loud and an artist roundtable discussion* (Artist Award Manager and Curator, Victoria Miles, artists Darrell McKinney <https://www.darrellmckinney.com/about>, Cristina Martinez <https://www.juneandmars.com/about>, Jason McDonald <https://www.jasonmcdonaldglass.com/about> and Kristina Batiste <http://www.juniper-clay.com/about-juniper-clay.html> of juniperclay) of themes explored within each of their works, how each artist sees themselves reflected in their practice, and how place and surroundings impact their art. *7:00-8:00* - open to the public Gallery will be open to the public, including the new extension of works from the featured artists this evening. No registration required. *3 reasons you should come:* 1. it's *free* 2. there will be *food* 3. the museum has *a new executive director* <https://thesubtimes.com/2023/05/16/tacoma-art-museum-names-new-executive-director/#:~:text=The%20Tacoma%20Art%20Museum%20Board,Museum%20in%20Fargo%2C%20North%20Dakota.>: you need to know him and more importantly, *he needs to know you*.