Category: Shows & Events
Art Shows & Art Fairs
Art Shows & Art Fairs

The Hilltop Business Association presents Tacoma’s most prominent community event, The Hilltop Street Fair! This year, the fair returns on Saturday, August 24th, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
In its ninth year, the Hilltop Street Fair celebrates summer with food trucks, beer gardens, vendor booths, live entertainment stages, activities for kids, and much more!
The Car Show will also return this year, and for the first time, the fair will feature a local Swap Meet currated by Por Vida NW, a 1on1 Basketball Tournament hosted by Gametime, and a Free Outdoor Movie in People’s Park presented by The Grand Cinema, where they will show Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
The Hilltop Street Fair centers around the business district on 11th St and Martin Luther King Jr. Way, and People’s Park. Fairgoers can find ice cream, espresso, bakery items, chocolate confections, pubs, ethnic restaurants, and specialty stores open for business throughout the Hilltop Business corridor.

For this project I selected artist Ian Wheelock to realize this image. I appreciated his skillful quirky style of illustration along with his love for technical robotic drawings. The first concept was completed in 2023 however it took another year to refine it into the image you see here. It was important for me to have all of the text in Kanji Japanese to lend it a sense authenticity. The Mechanism T-Shirt available in all sizes!

Big Bold Colors make this unique Rainbow Baby Head Cup pop! Six transparent colors are combined into a veil featuring the traditional rainbow spectrum. This unique and time consuming process yields amazing results. Each run is produced from a larger “base tube” that is sectioned off into individual “starts”. This Venetian technique is a way to produce a design that is consistent throughout a number of pieces. Find me on 11th and L St at the Hilltop Street fair.







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Join us for the return of Glass Fest Northwest at Museum of Glass! Glass Fest Northwest puts art and the Pacific Northwest center-stage by bringing together local artists and artisans, live glassmaking demonstrations, food, drinks, music, and hands-on activities. Enjoy artist booths, food vendors, music, and more on the Museum Plaza, and explore exhibitions and installations in the Museum with FREE admission for the day.
In the Hot Shop, Glass Fest Visiting Artist Raven Skyriver joins us in collaboration withIN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival, held at Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and Museum of Glass. More info below.






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The Fremont Bridge Night Bazaar returns on Saturday, May 18th, under the iconic Fremont Bridge from 6-10pm. Experience a vibrant evening filled with local artisans, food vendors, and live entertainment, all against the backdrop of Seattle’s stunning skyline. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover unique crafts, delicious bites, and immerse yourself in the eclectic spirit of Fremont.
I will have a number of new items in my booth that evening. This years Pride 2024 Rainbow Baby Head Cup and our Pentagram Emblazoned Occult Baby Head!
Under the Bridge! 701 N. Northlake Way Seattle, WA 98103
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Last months Market at Manuscript was tons of fun! This time we are running it in the evening for some after supper shopping fun!
The Dialogue Station Market from 5-9pm featuring vintage, blown glass, home decor, clothing, rave hair, on-site braiding, permanent jewelry, fine art, & more. Sip on a Manuscript cocktail while you shop and support local makers and curators of Tacoma.
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Come experience one of the largest pop-up art movements to hit North America over the past decade. Celebrating over 10 years of serving FREE PANCAKES and introducing you to some of the nation’s leading emerging artists.

This LA based event started in 2009 and has since popped up more than 500 times in 35+ cities around Europe & North America.
Batter sizzles, beer foams, and canvas lines the walls from ceiling to floor as hundreds, sometimes thousands, of revelers indulge in endless pancakes.
This is no stuffy wine-and-cheese, pretentious, someone-gag-me art event. Itโs an innovative re-imagining of the art show concept. A welcoming vibe for up-and-coming artists to sell and strut their stuff in a free verse, anything goes environment.
โข Over 75+ local artists exhibiting over 500+ pieces of work
โข FREE All-U-Can Eat Pancakes
โข 21+ EVENT
โข Live Audio Performances from local DJs and Music Producers
โข Live Body Painting & Art
โข 8pm to Midnight
โข $10 Pre-Sale (Limited quantity, available up to one week before the show)
โข $15 General Admission (Online the week of the show)
โข $ 20 GA (Day of Show)
Tickets available here.
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Danse Macabre
DJ Keypr & DJ Eir Flux
This Friday I will be posted up in the shadows just outside of Church Cantina on South Tacoma Way. Myself and select local vendors join forces for a special edition of Danse Macabre from 8pm – 1:30. Come embrace the darkness with delicious food and enchanting beverages, while being entranced by the musical selections of DJ Keypr & DJ Eir Flux.
April 12th 8pm – 1:30AM
Church Cantina 5240 South Tacoma Way
Also I have resurrected the Occult Baby Head Cup from 2019! This little guy is the perfect vessel for all your sacred spells!
Letโs take a moment to appreciate โOccultโ. The perfect gift for that special witch or warlock in your life. This particular Baby Head Cup comes complete with SpellLok TM already installed. Which makes it the perfect vessel for wishes, curses, hopes, and dreams. SpellLok TM has been specially designed to keep spells fresh and supple so when its time to enchant they are as potent as the day you conjured them. The Occult Baby Head Cup is available here!









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Have you been to Manuscript yet? A sleek new restaurant in Tacoma’s stadium district, with great food, a lively dance scene and events supporting makers and curators of the South Sound.
VINTAGE, CERAMICS, CUSTOM CHAINMAIL, GLASSWARE, HOMEGOODS & ART, INDIGENOUS BEADS, JEWELRY & FABRIC, PERMANENT JEWELRY, CLOTHING & ART, CUSTOM NOTEBOOKS, ON-THE-SPOT POETRY
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From 5 to 9pm the beer hall will be converted into a multi layered Makers Market featuring gifts and goodies from your favorite local makers. I will be there with my new Tacoma Tumblers a lovingly pink and opal combination from Valentines Day. Also with my new Candy Striper Baby Head Cups. Snacks and refreshments will be available as well as delicious beers from 7 Seas Brewing. Free and open to all ages. See you there.


Special thanks to Tacoma’s Brewery District Makers Market for organizing this event.
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A little bit thrifty
A little bit artsy
A little bit thirsty
A little bit trendy
A lotta bit fun.
A makeshift market in a new upcoming space.
bring the good vibes & your wallet.
This every is partially outdoors, Please dress warm
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Join us this Saturday, December 9th, from Noon to 7pm at Ebony & Ivory
Coffee in Tacoma.
Immerse ourself in the warmth of local artistry, surrounded by festive creations from talented artists.
Sip on a cozy cup of joy from your new favorite coffee shop as you explore unique, handcrafted treasures.
Elevate your gift-giving game and support local artists this holiday season by shopping at the Tacoma Art Market!
We’ll have everything from glass to textiles, prints to polymer clay jewelry, and even a tarot booth to celebrate the winter solstice! This is THE artiest art market in Tacoma vall!
Mark your calendar and make it a Saturday to remember! See you there!

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