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The Art Gallery

Where Art Reaches You

Where Art Inspires Learning

The Gallery is a free, public art space at Tacoma Community College featuring rotating exhibitions, artist talks, and educational programs. Designed to inspire curiosity and connection, The Gallery welcomes students, employees, and community members to experience art and ideas in a dynamic and thoughtfully designed setting.

With distinctive architecture and naturally lit exhibition spaces, The Gallery hosts exhibitions, lectures, readings, and special events throughout the year.

Coming to The Gallery

Indigenous Artists Exhibition | Nov. 17-Dec. 18

Reception | Dec. 2 | 4-6 p.m

Flyer for Indigenous Artists Exhibition, Nov. 17 -Dec. 18, 2026, Reception 4-6p Dec. 2.

TCC Art History Book Club

Dec. 2, noon

December's book is "The Reindeer of Chinese Gardens" by Barbara Sjoholm. The author will join the disucssion online.

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

flyer for salon exhibition disucssions. Nov. 18, 5:30 - 7p in The Gallery.

Art Gallery Salon Discussions

Nov. 18, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Topic: Current News

Join us in The Gallery for a discussion on the topic of "Current News". Everyone welcome!

Black Artists Exhibition Call for Entries

The 5th Annual TCC Black Artists Exhibition will be held Feb. 9 - March 4, 2027. We encourage local artists to apply!

Extended Deadline: Nov. 12

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

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
Jan. 13, 2027: Printmaking Exchange & Artist Discussion: 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