Tacoma Visitors Guide 2009

public art OUTDOOR GALLERIES E xplore Puyallup’s Arts Downtown Outdoor Gallery. With a cup of coffee in one hand and a walking tour brochure in the other, you’re sure to enjoy strolling the streets of downtown Puyallup and admiring the one-of-a-kind pieces of art. Puyallup’s public art features both permanent and rotating exhibits so you’ll want to come back time and time again. Professional, emerging and student artists invite you to enjoy their custom sculptures that embrace a variety of media including bronze, stone, wood and more. Summers are brimming with outdoor art festivals—both traditional and quirky. Catch the annual Showcase Tacoma [August] and Glassroots Festival [August]. Arts Downtown | Puyallup ArtsDowntown.org modern art ESCAPE ARTISTS’ UTOPIA he South Sound region is becoming the hub for Northwest artists, mostly for its veritable plethora of museums, workshops and theatres. And why not? After all, it ‘s the home of world-renowned artist, Dale Chihuly. You could spend an entire week’s vacation visiting the sites in downtown Tacoma alone. Downtown, you can find the Tacoma Art Museum [with regularly changing exhibits] and the Museum of Glass [with live, glass-blowing action] within a half mile of each other. Both offer free admission on the third Thursday of every month during Artwalk. Artwalk, which lasts from 5-8 p.m., also features 15 local stores staying open late, just for you! If you’re taking the glass art tour of Tacoma, make sure you make two other stops. The William Traver Gallery, a stone’s throw away from the Museum of Glass, has a free gallery and a wonderful gift shop. Release the inner-artist in you by visiting the Tacoma Glassblowing Studio. Create your own art by taking a class or even renting out the hot shop. T [TACOMA ARTS COMMISSION] TacomaCulture.org PHOTOGRAPH CHIHULY CHANDELIER BY ANDREW STERNARD art on-the-go Ear for Art | Tacoma [888] 411–4220 Use your cell phone to guide yourself on a walking tour of Chihuly’s artwork in downtown Tacoma. Dial up for 112 stops full of information on incredible glasswork from the Bridge of Glass to The Swiss Pub. Look for the “ear symbol.” Listen up! Photo Safari | Tacoma TacomaCulture.org Come take photos of historical buildings and locations with a group of professional and amateur photographers. Sign up with the Tacoma Arts Commission and then share your experiences and photos online. Be a part of Tacoma area history. TRAVELTACOMA.COM 2009-2010 | 25 EXPERIENCE [ART + THEATRE] art scene http://www.ArtsDowntown.org http://www.TacomaCulture.org http://www.TacomaCulture.org http://www.TRAVELTACOMA.COM

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Tacoma Visitors Guide 2009 Contents Unique Finds Caught on Camera Tacoma Puyallup Fife Gig Harbor Lakewood Waterfront Getaways Mountain Getaways Mount Ranier Festivals + Events Cinema + Theatre Art Scene Nature [Water + Land] Outdoor Adventure Golf Food [Wine + Beer] Peaceful Escape Travel Planner Where to Stay / What to Do Attractions Dining + Nightlife Who to Call Recreation Shops + Spas Where to Go Services Visitor Information Tours + Transportation Maps Travel Green Child's Play

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