The Art Gallery
Where Art Reaches You
About
The Gallery at TCC is a place where students and the surrounding community can find artistic expression in all mediums, and from all world cultures and historic eras.
With an exterior that seems to change from every angle and naturally lit, unique display spaces, The Gallery is a perfect venue for special exhibitions, lectures, readings, and our rotating collections.
Coming to The Gallery: Art Story Exhibition
Jan. 2-30, 2026
Reception: Jan. 8, 4-6 p.m.
Stop by The Gallery and explore "Art Story: Reflections of an Artist Couple," featuring work by David Noah Giles and C.J. Swanson.
Though Giles and Swanson have been an artist couple for three decades, this is their first joint exhibition. "Art Story" provides insight into their lives together.
From the artists' statement: "Having their studios in the same space made it easy to exchange observations and critiques of works in progress. Sometimes the feedback was useful; other times it was set aside. Ultimately, each artist follows their own path, regardless of how closely their artistic purposes may align. To this day they still find their collaboration in life and art to be enriching and enduring."
TCC Art History Book Club
The Glass Artist by Tracey Chevalier.
Art History Book Club meetings are held from 12 - 1 p.m. in the Building 4 Art Gallery and online.
Art Gallery Salon Discussion
Join us in The Gallery for a discussion about art and authenticity. Everyone welcome! 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Jan. 21
Upcoming Exhibitions
- Nov. 4 - Dec. 19, 2025: Hilltop Glass Artists
- Jan. 2-30, 2026: Art Story, Reflection of an Artist Couple, David Noah Giles & C. J. Swanson; Printmaking Exchange
- Feb. 11-March 13, 2026: 4th Annual TCC Black Artists Exhibition
- March 30-April 24, 2026: TCC Art Faculty
- April 29-30, 2026: Ikebana
- May 12-June 4, 2026: TCC Student Art Exhibition
- June 23-August 13, 2026: 24th Annual Juried Local Art Exhibition
- Sept. 22-Oct 2, 2026: Regional Community College Student Art Exhibition
- Oct. 13 - Nov. 6, 2026: Salon Artists Exhibition
- Nov. 16 – Dec. 18, 2026: Indigenous Art Exhibition
- Jan. 5-29, 2027: Ayumi Ishii and Kate Copeland; Printmaking Exchange
- Feb. 9-March 4, 2027: 5th Annual TCC Black Artists Exhibition
Visit the Gallery
The public is welcome, and all exhibits are free.
Gallery Hours
Mondays: Closed
Tuesdays - Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Third Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fridays: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Current exhibitionLocation
The Gallery is located in Bldg. 4, near the corner of 12th and Mildred. Visitor parking is available in Lot G.
Campus MapContact Us
Questions?
Contact Gallery Coordinator
Dr. Jennifer Olson
jolson@tacomacc.edu
253-460-4306
The Gallery Shop
The Gallery shop carries photographs & cards by Alice Di Certo, Connie Hardy, & Linda Staats; and jewelry by Margaret Doty.

Pieces by Melinda Cox, $75 for large birds and $35 for small birds

Pieces by Margaret Doty, $20 each

Pieces by Melinda Cox, $15 each
Wait! There's More to See

Take a look at the exhibit at TCC's Gig Harbor Campus, currently featuring "Urban Purrge – Resurrection" by TyResha Jones-Smith.
