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.
If your organization is interested in applying for Tacoma Creates funding for the first time, you are encouraged to go through the Organizational Eligibility Review process.
This process will determine whether your organization is eligible for Tacoma Creates funding, so that you will know whether or not to complete the full funding application, which is released in late January 2026.
Organizational eligibility requirements are explained on the Tacoma Creates website:
- Eligibility for Impact Funding (this funding category is generally for organizations with annual budgets under $400K)
- Eligibility for Comprehensive Organizational Support (this funding category is generally for organizations with annual budgets over $400K and with year-round work in both general public programs and youth education programs)
If you have any questions about eligibility requirements, please contact Lisa Jaret, Tacoma Creates Program Manager, at ljaret@tacoma.gov.