Aug 09 Saturday
Earth / Sea8/1 - 9/14
Childhood's End Gallery presents "Earth / Sea", featuring new paintings by Jon Bradham, Chuck Gumpert, and Mary McCann; pastels by Deborah Henderson; raku pottery by Dave and Boni Deal; and metal and glass sculpture by Eileen Lagasse. Explore the gestural ever-changing landscapes through this vibrant group exhibition.Aug 1 - Sept 14th
Artist Reception, Friday 8/1/25 5-7PM
Free
Mon - Sat | 10-6Sun | 11-5
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The 25th annual Summer Studio Tour on Bainbridge Island takes place August 8 through 10, and fifty-one artists will be on hand showcasing their work in six local artists’ studios. The studios will be filled with fine, hand-crafted work, like jewelry, pottery, glass, paintings, oils, metal, garden art, acrylics, encaustics, and photography.The studios are open 10 to 6 on Friday and Saturday, and 10 to 5 on Sunday. The Studio Tour is a free self-guided tour. For complete details including a list of studios, artists, photos, a map, and beautiful color brochure, go to www.bistudiotour.com.
Glass Fest Northwest | August 9 | 10am–5pm | Tacoma, WA
Glass Fest Northwest returns to the Museum Plaza for a day filled with live glassmaking demonstrations, food, drinks, music, hands-on activities, and of course, local artist booths. On top of the Glass Fest excitement, explore the Museum’s exhibitions and galleries with FREE admission for the day!
Glass Fest Visiting Artist Joseph Seymour, Jr. will join us in the Hot Shop in collaboration with IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival, held at Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and Museum of Glass.
Learn more on our website: https://www.museumofglass.org/glass-fest
Kids of all ages can experience the amazing transformation of fibers to fabric with this globally recognized artist. Learn the science of wool and the chemistry of creating fabric using only your bare hands! Play with a giant Rainbow Art Parachute, made at the museum during Janice Arnold’s last residency at HOCM, and be a part of new feltmaking surprises she has in store.
Presented by City of Olympia With Support from Community Foundation of South Puget Sound & National Endowment for the Arts
Victory Verticals highlights the little-known story of the Steinway & Sons portable upright pianos that were specially built during World War II to endure any manner of shipping to the front lines and bring morale-boosting music to American troops on land and sea.
The exhibit features three of these Steinway G.I. pianos, known as “Victory Verticals,” fully restored and tuned. Read more about the history of Victory Verticals below.
Special programs and displays will highlight how the magic of music helped win the War, including regularly scheduled mini-concerts during the month-long run of the exhibit.
"Echoes, Memories and Curiosities" is an unconventional one-man show of art by Chuck Iffland, an outsider artist whose works spring from his inner visions. The son of painters, musicians and craftsmen — he uses his great-grandfather’s hand tools — Iffland turns his dreams and imaginings into sculptures and prints.The show, divided into what he calls echoes, memories and curiosities, is open noon to 5 PM daily except Tuesdays. A free opening celebration is set for 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12, and Iffland will do a free Q & A at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27.This artist is a free spirit. His degree is in political science, while “I have no art degrees. And I never wanted any art degrees,” says Iffland, who lives and works in rural Chimacum. He infuses his fascinations with archeology, history, borders and the natural world into wood, stone, paper and copper, making what he calls “artifacts of the mind.” His travels, including hikes in the American Southwest and explorations of Belize, also inspire him.
Jazz & Oysters is held at the Port of Peninsula where freshly harvested oysters and other shellfish are brought in daily. Come celebrate, listen to our line-up of amazing performers, dance, enjoy delicious food, drinks and the spectacular view of the bay and Willapa Hills!Great food available for purchase. Kid-friendly! Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy.
Brew Five Three: The 253’s Beer & Music Festival returns to its roots in downtown Tacoma for its 12th annual celebration of craft beer, live music, and community. The party takes place on Saturday, August 9, from 1:00–7:00 p.m. at the historic Tacoma Armory and on Yakima Avenue, which will be closed between 11th and Nollmeyer for this event.
Craft beer lovers and music fans can enjoy tastings from Northwest breweries and cideries, a dynamic lineup of live local bands, mouth-watering food trucks, games, and a raffle, all in a festive, block party-style setting that brings the indoors and outdoors together.
Dogs are welcome—leash up your pup and bring them along for an afternoon of tail-wagging good times.
Getting there is easy. The Tacoma Armory is centrally located and offers ample free street parking. The event is also bike and transit-friendly.
In addition to showcasing the best of the region’s brewing and music scenes, Brew Five Three directly supports Tacoma Arts Live’s nonprofit mission to energize the community through live performance and expand access to youth arts education and community programs.
On Saturday, August 9th we’ll be welcoming local artist Niela Klinghoffer to the store. We’ve commissioned Niela to do a painting of Story in a Bottle Wines and she’ll be setting up her easel and getting to work during our Saturday Wine Tasting of PNW Wines (WA and OR). This is a great opportunity to support an amazing young artist and order a commission of your own while you can still afford them.
