*TACOMA GALLERY* <http://www.tacomagallery.com> @tacomagallery *THIRD THURSDAY April 19, 2018, 6-9 PM* 1120 S 11th St #203, Tacoma, WA. 98405 <https://goo.gl/maps/kZjUgH4kpPz> Tacoma Gallery is *upstairs* on the second floor of the old bank building at 1120 S 11th Street. Look for the signs on the sidewalk, the entrance is through the alley door. There is plenty of free parking. Tacoma Gallery is having our first THIRD THURSDAY Art Walk event. There will be THREE aspects to this celebration: *Exhibition*: *Grit City*. 6-9 PM April 19. Exhibit runs until Third Thursday in May and by appointment Monday-Saturday. Artists from Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia and Portland were asked to submit work that they feel responds to the inspiring cityscape of Tacoma. Work ranges from richly colored and light-filled landscapes, detailed prints and exquisite drawings as well as abstract and non-representational work. Artists include, Erik Sandgren, Kathryn Cotnoir, Dee Vadnais, Sarah Dillon-Gilmartin, Jane Sobottka, Jason Sobottka, Banjo Skatoots and Nathan Barnes. *ART and MERCH SALE*: 6-9 April 19 ONLY! Inside the studio classroom, there will be an affordable (~$20) art sale from most of the Grit City artists. Visiting artisans from the community will be selling their handmade products: - Paintings and hand-pulled prints starting at $10 for small woodcuts and etchings - Beautiful jewelry by *Miki Drake SVNLIGHTS* (@Svnlights <https://www.facebook.com/svnlights/?fref=mentions> on Facebook and Instagram) - Live-edge display and cheese boards from* ML Woodworking* - *Pengy and Crow Merch* - Other guest merchants will be in attendance! * Upcoming Workshops Announced:* New one and two-day, progressive workshops in drawing, painting, journaling, printmaking and comic/video game character design will be posted. Special requests for classes and workshops will also be solicited. Pick up details about the workshops and talk to the instructor, Jason Sobottka. Upcoming workshops include: - *Design Your Character* (video game, comic or animation): Ages 14-Adult - *Refine Your Character*: Ages 14-Adult - *Botanical Journaling at Point Defiance*: Ages 14-Adult - *Watercolor Landscape by Bicycle*: Ages 14-Adult - Experimental (press-free) Printmaking: Ages 14-Adult - Experimental (press-free) Monotype: Ages 14-Adult Please come by and visit the other local art centers including Feast <http://www.feastarts.com/> and Tacoma Arts Community Center <https://www.tacomaartscommunitycenter.com/> Tacoma Arts Community Center <https://www.tacomaartscommunitycenter.com/> and Fulcrum Gallery. <https://www.fulcrumtacoma.com/> Grab dinner or a drink at many of the local restaurants.