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2nd Annual Black Artists Exhibition
February 1 at 10:00 am – 4:00 pm PST
Curated by a panel of art jurists, the 2nd Annual Black Artists Exhibition highlights Black creators in our community. The exhibition includes several opportunities for members of the public to engage with the art and artists, including Gallery Talks by 12 of the 22 exhibition artists, a community reception, and a Family Day which will give children an opportunity to create their own art and explore the exhibition. Learn more at the Exhibition webpage.
Exhibition funding was provided by the Tacoma Arts Commission and the TCC Foundation.
Featured Artists
Artists displaying working the exhibition include:
Semenia Black
Sandra Bocas
Jasmine Iona Brown
Valencia Carroll
Cennady Coleman
Charles Conner
Sabreehna Essien
Evan Gregory
Kaela Harmon
JW Harrington
Lorra Jackson
Lourdes Jackson
Marquis Johnson
TyResha Jones-Smith
Carlos Khali
Edimbo Lekea
Emily Martin
Kcie Monk
Dre Pierre
Shirly Ann Simmons
Jonarra Swanson
Michael Travis
About The Gallery
Located near the corner of 12th and Mildred in Tacoma, The Gallery is Building 4 at Tacoma Community College. The Gallery is open Tuesday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Gallery is also open until 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Learn more and find upcoming exhibitions here.
