2016 Cohort

Dream Music Project is designed to bring underserved young artists from Tacoma, ages 14 and up, to further explore music and the arts by providing them a supportive and creative space where they can perform together, develop their skills, and share their talent with the world. (more…)

Through design, marketing/communications strategies and solutions, local event-based activities and art installations via public art commission opportunities — Rotator strivse for the outcome of creating deeper connections. (more…)

The Tacoma Arts Community Center is a collective of creatives that believe in the ever evolving of education in our community of artists and entrepreneurs. (more…)

Tacoma Arts Online is dedicated to bringing the world of Tacoma’s classical performing arts scene to a wider audience. (more…)

Brown Betty provides armor and inspiration for real life by offering everyday luxury with products that feed your soul, your body, and your style. (more…)

Erika Ray creates eco-conscious art on paper and textiles, working both in her studio and in front of audiences. She produces events that pair live art-making with music and performance. (more…)

Tacoma Thrift & Consignment is a unique second-hand store which features a curated selection of thrift, vintage and locally made goods. (more…)

This full-service entertainment company specializes in the marketing, planning, coordination, and execution of a variety of special events. (more…)

Go on an adventure around Tacoma to find lions, dancing birds, or giant salmon as different styles of urban art. (more…)

This Then That is here to clean up the mess already created by fast fashion by reinventing the mountains of textiles bound for the landfill, with attention to low impact dye methods and the true cost of labor, into new and inspired garments that are for every day and for everybody! (more…)

Bering Street Studio provides traveling exhibits and interpretive services to museums and nonprofits across the country who strive to make art, culture, and the wonders of the planet accessible to all. (more…)

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The CultureShock Collective is a project-based, collaborative duo who works in partnership with artists of color and creatives from marginalized backgrounds to promote and more colorful and vibrant artistic landscape in Tacoma. (more…)

Awareness by design. Red Scarf Revolution aims to bring silenced art, culture, and the darkest tragedy of Cambodia’s history to light with designs that incite the resiliency of the Khmer people. (more…)

Tacoma’s first puzzle/escape room is a new kind of theatrical experience in the South Sound. (more…)

Have Not Films, Inc. (HNF) was formed in 2014 to specialize in the development, packaging, and distribution of motion pictures for global theatrical, television, and digital-delivery markets. (more…)

HMG3D is an exhibit and graphic design company that offers design, presentation, and support services to the exhibit industry. (more…)

Cora Coffee Roasters is a scrappy, small-batch coffee roaster in love with drizzly pacific northwest days and the simple pleasure of a great cup of coffee. (more…)

Swoon Records selects high-quality bands and solo musicians to represent and oversees and/or directly implements the production, distribution, and sales of high-quality music releases (albums, EP’s, and singles). (more…)

PRESA acts as the primary access point for youth-oriented culture, art and lifestyle. (more…)

The Yes Works offer experiential training to working teams to help them communicate, collaborate, and sell at the top of their game. (more…)

Elope 253 is small, hyperlocal elopement chapel that provides low-stress, intimate wedding packages in a modern-classic space that echoes the grit and creative vibe of Tacoma. Elope 253 is a place for couples who consciously decide to forgo the expensive, stressful, detail-oriented circus that can be a traditional wedding; instead, they focus on each other and simply elope. (more…)

Lettuce is an interactive live art event that showcases various mediums from local Tacoma artists. Their mission is to build a thriving art community through showcasing live art that empowers, inspires, and educates while promoting creative industries. (more…)

Mihael Blikshteyn is a commercial photographer in Tacoma, Washington, specializing in maritime, industrial and real estate photography. (more…)

SPFYTEES offers interactive garment decorating of official merchandise for venue promoters at their events in order to increase customer engagement. They activate a space that offers a free experience and tangible product for the event participant. (more…)

Stocklist is a gift and lifestyle store in downtown Tacoma. (more…)

The Productivity Parlour for Artful Living is Tacoma’s first textile maker space. (more…)

Splice Welding & Design is a full-service design and metal fabrication studio specializing in custom steel elements for the home and business. (more…)