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Tacoma Wayzgoose
May 3 at 11:00 am - 7:00 pm PDT
FreeThe highly anticipated Tacoma Wayzgoose printmaking festival returns in 2024, promising a unique blend of art, community, and creativity. Hosted at the Tacoma Public Library, this year’s event is set to take place at the Moore Branch (215 S. 56th St.) on May 3rd from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and May 4th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Tacoma Wayzgoose, known for its celebration of letterpress, printmaking, and book arts, will showcase an array of activities for all ages. One of the highlights of the event is the live steamroller printing, a spectacle where 11 featured artists will transform 2×3-foot sheets of linoleum into stunning prints using a giant steamroller.
This year, we are thrilled to embrace the Sweet & Salty theme, reflecting the rich history and diverse flavors of Tacoma. We invite the community to indulge their senses and explore the artistic treasures showcased at Tacoma Wayzgoose.
In addition to steamroller printing, attendees can look forward to meeting local printers, exploring their works, swapping equipment with other print artists, and even printing their own keepsakes. The event will also feature paper-making workshops, bookbinding demonstrations, and a vibrant art market showcasing the talents of local artisans.
Write253 is proud to present Tacoma Wayzgoose with support from King’s Books and local printers Jessica Spring, Taylor Cox, Yoshi Nakagawa, and Yuka Pets. For 17 years, Tacoma Wayzgoose has embodied the spirit of creativity and collaboration, offering a platform for artists and art enthusiasts to come together and celebrate the power of expression.
Among the 11 featured artists participating in the live steamroller printing are:
- Audra Laymon @audralarin
- Beautiful Angle poster project @beautifulangletacoma
- Chris Sharp and Gwen Jones @chrissharp3000
- The Collective PLU art collective @thecollectiveplu
- IDEA High School @idea.tacoma
- Kleo Klauminzer @king_katydid
- Lincoln High School @lhs_abenation
- Liz Morrow @liz.morrow
- Saiyare Refaei @_saikick_
- SAMI High School @samihighschool
- The Tacoma School of the Arts @sotacoma
Admission to Tacoma Wayzgoose is free for all. Whether you’re an avid art lover or simply curious about the creative process, this event promises something for everyone to enjoy.
Tacoma Wayzgoose is supported in part by grants from the Tacoma Arts Commission and Tacoma Venues and Events.
For more information about Tacoma Wayzgoose and the full schedule of activities, please visit https://www.write253.com/tacoma-wayzgoose.
About Tacoma Public Library:
We empower our community by bringing people together to discover, connect, create, learn, and thrive. Vision: We are radically welcoming: a trusted community hub where all people can find joy, compassion, and inspiration.
About Write253:
Write253 is a literary arts and printmaking organization whose mission is to provide meaningful and transformative writing, publishing, and artistic opportunities that cross boundaries and create community for teens and young adults in greater Tacoma.
The highly anticipated Tacoma Wayzgoose printmaking festival returns in 2024, promising a unique blend of art, community, and creativity. Hosted at the Tacoma Public Library, this year’s event is set to take place at the Moore Branch (215 S. 56th St.) on May 3rd from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and May 4th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Tacoma Wayzgoose, known for its celebration of letterpress, printmaking, and book arts, will showcase an array of activities for all ages. One of the highlights of the event is the live steamroller printing, a spectacle where 11 featured artists will transform 2×3-foot sheets of linoleum into stunning prints using a giant steamroller.
This year, we are thrilled to embrace the Sweet & Salty theme, reflecting the rich history and diverse flavors of Tacoma. We invite the community to indulge their senses and explore the artistic treasures showcased at Tacoma Wayzgoose.
In addition to steamroller printing, attendees can look forward to meeting local printers, exploring their works, swapping equipment with other print artists, and even printing their own keepsakes. The event will also feature paper-making workshops, bookbinding demonstrations, and a vibrant art market showcasing the talents of local artisans.
Write253 is proud to present Tacoma Wayzgoose with support from King’s Books and local printers Jessica Spring, Taylor Cox, Yoshi Nakagawa, and Yuka Pets. For 17 years, Tacoma Wayzgoose has embodied the spirit of creativity and collaboration, offering a platform for artists and art enthusiasts to come together and celebrate the power of expression.
Among the 11 featured artists participating in the live steamroller printing are:
- Audra Laymon @audralarin
- Beautiful Angle poster project @beautifulangletacoma
- Chris Sharp and Gwen Jones @chrissharp3000
- The Collective PLU art collective @thecollectiveplu
- IDEA High School @idea.tacoma
- Kleo Klauminzer @king_katydid
- Lincoln High School @lhs_abenation
- Liz Morrow @liz.morrow
- Saiyare Refaei @_saikick_
- SAMI High School @samihighschool
- The Tacoma School of the Arts @sotacoma
Admission to Tacoma Wayzgoose is free for all. Whether you’re an avid art lover or simply curious about the creative process, this event promises something for everyone to enjoy.
Tacoma Wayzgoose is supported in part by grants from the Tacoma Arts Commission and Tacoma Venues and Events.
For more information about Tacoma Wayzgoose and the full schedule of activities, please visit https://www.write253.com/tacoma-wayzgoose.
About Tacoma Public Library:
We empower our community by bringing people together to discover, connect, create, learn, and thrive. Vision: We are radically welcoming: a trusted community hub where all people can find joy, compassion, and inspiration.
About Write253:
Write253 is a literary arts and printmaking organization whose mission is to provide meaningful and transformative writing, publishing, and artistic opportunities that cross boundaries and create community for teens and young adults in greater Tacoma.