painted birds nest with two cream eggs sitting in a swirl of twigs

The Art Gallery

Where Art Reaches You

About

The Gallery at TCC is a place where students and the surrounding community can find artistic expression in all mediums, and from all world cultures and historic eras.

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.

Coming to The Gallery: Washington Community College Art Faculty Exhibition 

image of a map of washington state, with a flag marking TCC. Washington Community Colleges Art Faculty Exhibition, March 31 - April 24. Reception: April 9, 4-7p

March 31 - April 24 

Reception: April 9, 4-7 p.m. 

This special exhibition features work by community college art faculty from around the state. Come and learn from artists who teach!  

Artists

  • Clover Park Technical College
    • Darryl Owens
  • Green River College
    • Aunna Moriarty
    • Gary Oliviera
    • Jessie Brugger
    • Matt Johnson
    • Paul Metivier
    • Ryan McDonald
    • Sara Dillon
  • Highline College
    • Stephanie Meredith
  • Olympic College
    • Rose Guastella
  • Pierce College
    • Dave Roholt
    • Erin “Z” Zerbe
    • Linda Lucía Santana
    • Mike Hill
    • Min Pak
  • Pierce College
    • Scott Aigner
    • Stephanie Meredith
  • South Puget Sound Community College
    • Joe Batt
    • John Brooks
  • Tacoma Community College
    • Alice Di Certo
    • Anthony Culanag
    • Elizabeth Mauro
    • Frank Dippolito
    • Jennifer Olson
    • Karen Doten
    • Kyle Dillehay
    • Marit Berg
    • Melinda Liebers Cox
    • Neeka Cook
    • Nicole Gugliotti
    • Rick Mahaffey

TCC Art History Book Club 

Faberge's Eggs: One Man's Masterpieces and the End of an Empire. By Tony Faber. 

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

Art Gallery Salon Discussion 

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

April 15 - Government Funded Art

Apply to Enter the 2026 Juried Local Art Exhibition! 

Be part of a celebration of local art & artists this summer at TCC! The exhibition will be held June 30 - Aug. 30, 2026. Work will need to be delivered by June 8. 

Deadline: May 15 

Upcoming Exhibitions

  • March 31-April 24, 2026: Washington Community College Art Faculty Exhibition (Reception April 9, 4-7 p.m.)
  • April 29-30, 2026: Ikebana
  • May 12-June 4, 2026: TCC Student Art Exhibition (Reception 4-6 p.m. May 12)
  • 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 
  • Nov. 16 – Dec. 18, 2026: Indigenous Art Exhibition
  • Jan. 5-29, 2027: Ayumi Ishii and Kate Copeland; Printmaking Exchange
  • Feb. 9-March 4, 2027: 5th Annual TCC Black Artists Exhibition
  • November - December, 2027:  Ceramics Exhibition
  • Jan. 4 - 28, 2028:  Printmaking Exhibition 

Visit the Gallery

The public is welcome, and all exhibits are free.

Gallery Hours

Mondays: Closed

Tuesdays - Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Third Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

Fridays: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  

Current exhibition

Location

The Gallery is located in Bldg. 4, near the corner of 12th and Mildred. Visitor parking is available in Lot G.

Campus Map

Contact Us

Questions?
Contact Gallery Coordinator
Dr. Jennifer Olson
jolson@tacomacc.edu
253-460-4306

Email Jennifer

The Gallery Shop

The Gallery shop carries photographs & cards by Alice Di Certo, Connie Hardy, & Linda Staats; and jewelry by Margaret Doty.

a collection of ceramic birds

Pieces by Melinda Cox, $75 for large birds and $35 for small birds

a collection of beaded jewelry

Pieces by Margaret Doty, $20 each

a collection of woven bird ornaments

Pieces by Melinda Cox, $15 each

Wait! There's More to See

Black and White photo by Emily J. Won

Take a look at the exhibit at TCC's Gig Harbor Campus, currently featuring "A Woven Narrative of Identity" by Emily J. Won.