At Tacoma Arts Live, we believe arts education is the conduit between an individual’s inner strength and their potential to be a positive force in the world. We live out a commitment to this ideal by providing programs that focus on personal growth and expression as well as those that are dedicated to using the arts as a tool for social development. We value accountability by fostering it in our participants and employing metrics to evaluate our impact. Offering services on our campus, and in schools and communities, is an essential strategy to realizing equitable and accessible arts experiences and programs. Transformative experiences like these invite personal growth and ignite meaningful dialogue.

We serve learners of all ages in an environment in which we share collaborative, artistic experiences that serve as a springboard for continued learning within our schools, families and community. We offer matinees, original touring productions, and outreach experiences as well as performance-based classes, individualized instruction, and personalized professional development. We are committed to increasing arts access and filling the gaps: be they geographic, economic, or cultural, you belong here!