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

The Art Gallery

Where Art Reaches You

Admission is free.

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.

Coming to The Gallery: Indigenous Artists Exhibition

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

Nov. 17 - Dec. 18 

Reception: Dec. 2, 4-6 p.m.

flyer for fall bookclub 2026

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

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 

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

Visit the Gallery

The public is welcome, and all exhibits are free.

Gallery Hours

Mondays: Closed

Tuesdays - Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 4 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

Painting by Barbara Bleich

Take a look at the exhibit at TCC's Gig Harbor Campus, currently featuring "Pondering the Feminine Mystique" by Barbara Bleich.