[https://dim.mcusercontent.com/cs/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/ba1ed0b3-b7d5-d786-e2bc-90c1b9ed3402.png?dpr=2&rect=0%2C661%2C2000%2C669&w=613&h=205] [https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/4fb25f81-3aa5-69bc-d958-dfc417e4e029.png] Apply to the Mural Artist Roster The City of Tacoma's Mural Artist Roster is open for applications. The City of Tacoma, private building owners, and community groups use this roster to find and hire muralists. If you are added, your portfolio is hosted publicly, so people seeking artists can reach you directly for all kinds of mural opportunities. We are looking for artists who communicate a unique vision or perspective, show an authentic relationship to their subject matter, show an ability to engage a site and community, and show skill in their technique and potential to work at mural scale. Already on the roster? You are eligible to resubmit your portfolio with no panel review required. Please check your inbox for direct instructions. To apply, you will need a 250-word statement about your work, a short bio, and 8 work samples with descriptions. Applications are submitted through Submittable. AI-generated content is not accepted as work samples. Artist teams may apply. You must be a Pierce County resident, 18 or older, and not a current Tacoma Arts Commission member or City of Tacoma employee. Deadline: Tuesday, June 2 at 5 pm [APPLY TO MURAL ARTIST ROSTER] [https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/b28f946c-5587-dc76-b5e4-979cc304e31a.png] Workshop to Apply for GAP Funding Artist Trust's Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) is a statewide grant for individual artists working in any discipline. Want to know how to apply? Join us for a free workshop led by filmmaker and 2024 GAP recipient Derek Nunn. Wednesday, May 27 at 6:00 - 7:30 pm Tacoma Public Library, Main Branch 1102 Tacoma Ave. S. Free with registration (closes at 2 pm the day of the event.) Click the button below to register. Derek brings 15+ years of film and television experience and will break down the application step-by-step, share tips from his own process, and leave time for Q&A. Presented in partnership with Artist Trust and Tacoma Public Library. Questions? Please contact dgarcia2@tacoma.gov<mailto:dgarcia2@tacoma.gov> [SIGN UP FOR WORKSHOP] [https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/110e0ffb-ed96-df64-daa9-84261a5b384c.png] Strategic Plan Survey We're updating our strategic plan and want to hear from you. Takes just a few minutes. This past year the City of Tacoma marked some important milestones and renewed commitments to Tacoma's cultural sector, including the reauthorization of Tacoma Creates, the 25th anniversary of the 1% for Art Program, and the 24th anniversary of Tacoma Arts Month. We still have work to do. The Arts & Cultural Vitality Division is currently updating our strategic plan to inform the next 10 years and would like your input. Please take a short, anonymous survey to help us understand how well our programs and services are meeting community needs, how we can deepen equity and access, how we can communicate more effectively, what to prioritize moving forward, and how people experience Tacoma's cultural landscape. Your perspective matters! Whether you are an artist, a cultural organization, or a community member who values what Tacoma's cultural sector brings to this city, we want to hear from you. Click the survey link below and share your thoughts. [STRATEGIC PLAN SURVEY] [https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/cb739a52-6fcf-b1de-d3f0-860b70697f08.png] 2025 Annual Report Now Available We are proud to share the Arts & Cultural Vitality Division's 2025 Annual Report. This year's report reflects the work, partnerships, and community investments that define Tacoma's cultural sector, including program highlights, funding data, and equity outcomes across the city. Click the link below to read the full report. [2025 ANNUAL REPORT] [https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/5082fb76-3bb5-ab44-e0dc-f516bfb65add.png] Programming Spaces and Venues in Tacoma Exploring space options for your next program? Click the link below to download a spreadsheet of some venues in Tacoma that are publicly available for rent/reservation. Want info for your Tacoma-based venue updated or included? Email us<mailto:nstrom-avila@tacoma.gov?subject=Include%20my%20venue%20in%20the%20list%20of%20programming%20spaces%20in%20Tacoma&body=>. 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