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The Art Gallery

Where Art Reaches You

About

The Gallery is a non-commercial educational space that provides informal learning through exhibitions and other programs that align to the mission, vision, and values of the college.

With an exterior that seems to change from every angle and naturally lit, unique display spaces, The Gallery is a perfect venue for special exhibitions, lectures, readings, and our rotating collections.

In The Gallery: 24th Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition

Flyer for the 24th Annual Juried Art Exhibition, June 30 - Aug. 20 in The Gallery at TCC. Images with artists' names.

Dates: June 30 - August 20, 2026

Reception: July 16, 4 - 6p.m.

Celebrate local art and artists at the 24th annual TCC Juried Local Art Exhibition!

Located in Building 4, The Gallery is open Tuesday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. during summer quarter.

Gallery Talks

Meet the artists, learn how they create art, and ask your questions! Free events, everyone welcome.

Aug. 19	12-12:15	Emily Won
Aug. 19	12:30-45	Judith Perry

TCC Art History Book Club

July 8, noon

Thunderclap: A Memoir of Art and Life and Sudden Death. By Laura Cumming.

Art History Book Club meetings are held from 12 - 1 p.m. in the Building 4 Art Gallery and online.

Join the discussion

Upcoming Books

Books from previous years

image for fall quarter 2026 salon discussions.

Art Gallery Salon Discussions

August 19, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Topic: Silence

Join us in The Gallery for a monthly discussion about art audiences. Everyone welcome! 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Indigenous Art Exhibition Call for Entries

Indigenous artists are invited to submit their work for a juried exhibition!

Deadline: Sept. 1

Enter your work!

Printmaking Exchange Call for Entries

Calling all local printmakers! Be part of the printmaking exchange & discussion, 4-6 p.m. Jan. 13, 2027.

Deadline: Dec. 11

Enter your work!

Upcoming Exhibitions

June 30-August 20, 2026: 24th Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition (Reception July 16, 4-6 p.m.)
Sept. 15-Oct 2, 2026: Regional Community College Student Art Exhibition (Closing reception October 2, 4-6 p.m.)
Oct. 13 - Nov. 6, 2026: Salon Artists Exhibition, Reception: Oct. 21, 2026
Nov. 16 – Dec. 18, 2026: Indigenous Artists, Exhibition, Reception, TBA (Neeka)
Jan. 5-29, 2027: Ayumi Ishii and Kate Copeland; Printmaking Exchange | Reception: Jan. 8, 4-6 pm
Feb. 9-March 4, 2027: 5th Annual TCC Black Artists Exhibition
March 10-11, 2027: Ikebana Exhibition
April 6-23, 2027: TCC Art Faculty Exhibition, Reception: April 8, 4-6 pm
April 27-30, 2027: Kyle Peirson, Tacoma Mural Project
May 11-June 4, 2027, TCC Student Art Exhibition, Reception: May 11, 4-6 pm