The City of Tacoma's Arts & Cultural Vitality Division plays a vital role in supporting Tacoma's arts and cultural sector. Our division:
- manages Tacoma Creates, which supports access to arts, culture, heritage, and science experiences
- manages the City's public art collection as well as public art projects for partner organizations
- funds arts and cultural community programming and individual artists
- produces a variety of public programs that enhance and contribute to Tacoma's local economy
For more information about the Arts & Cultural Vitality Division, visit tacoma.gov/arts.
For a full list of current opportunities, visit tacoma.gov/artsopps.
ABOUT COMMUNITY ARTS PROJECTS FUNDING
The Community Arts Projects funding program financially supports organizations and groups producing arts-focused community projects that are inclusive, accessible, and/or address equity issues. This funding is seed money to help support projects; we encourage applicants to consider multiple sources of funding and to scale their proposed projects to work within their available budget. Projects must take place in Tacoma and can happen anytime between January 1 – December 31, 2026. This funding can be used for artistic presentations, activities, events, workshops, experiences, festivals, performances, or other projects that are accessible to the general public. Admission may be charged for these projects, as long as the application demonstrates public benefit. The proposal may be for a one-time project, a number of projects that are closely related, or an annual or ongoing project. Collaborations between organizations and/or artists are encouraged but not required. Groups applying are not required to be a 501(c) non-profit nor are they required to use a fiscal sponsor. Only one application per producing organization or group will be accepted.
Before applying, please read the full Application Guidelines at tacoma.gov/artsopps.