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06/03/2026

Meet our Program Director, Jennifer English! ✨️

Jennifer is a passionate advocate for Tacoma’s creative economy, leveraging her deep community roots as a co-owner of SPUN Clay Arts Studio and former Hilltop Business Association Vice President. A 2014 Spaceworks Incubator graduate, she now drives its vibrant programs, facilitating dynamic public art installations that energize the city and fosters resilient creative businesses. Jennifer is dedicated to eliminating barriers and empowering creatives and entrepreneurs, because artists don’t need creativity – they need power.

Jennifer also spends some of her time creating DIY Halloween decor for her home haunt. 🎃

06/01/2026

Do business finances make your head hurt? Do you want to market your work but lack the budget? Are you struggling with perfectionism while prototyping your product? 😵‍💫

Join us June 6 for six free workshops on marketing with a low budget, building financial projections, learrning from setbacks from prototying, increasing profitability, protecting your business data, and reconnecting with your creative vision. 🚀

📅 Saturday, June 6 | 10am-6pm
📍The Mecca Creative House | 759 Broadway, Suite 201, Tacoma, WA 98402

These workshops will help you level up your tech, money, and creativity. Come to one, two, or all six! ✨️

Check out the link in our bio under "Workshops" for additional details and registration!

05/29/2026

Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to take .multicultural.society on a downtown public art tour, and we had the best time exploring the downtown core together! 🎨✨

From murals to public installations, we shared stories behind the artwork and talked about how collaborations come together between artists, organizations, businesses, and community partners to activate public spaces in meaningful ways.

It’s always exciting to connect with students and share how public art can shape culture, create dialogue, and strengthen community. Thank you to the UWT Milgard Multicultural Society for spending the afternoon with us and engaging so thoughtfully with the work and the stories behind it!

Featured Here: , , Jennifer English, Arabella Bautista, .s

05/27/2026

Meet our Incubator Coordinator, Andrew Parks! ⚙️

Andrew has been supporting the growth and success of small businesses and entrepreneurs through his role at the Tacoma-Pierce Chamber. Since 2026, he has been the Incubator Coordinator for Spaceworks Tacoma, helping support creative entrepreneurs with technical assistance and coaching. He also continues to manage the Kiva Hub, working closely with many different types of businesses to increase capital access and has helped raise over one million dollars in funding for local entrepreneurs. Passionate about equity in entrepreneurship, he works to create opportunities for all business owners to thrive.

05/26/2026

Learn, connect, and build momentum for your business! 🚀

Join us June 6 for six free workshops to help you level up your tech, money, and creativity:

📣 Marketing on a Shoestring: Low-Cost Strategies with Real-World Impact
💲Finanical Projects and Profit & Loss Statements
⚙️ Understanding the Design Cycle for Prototyping (hands-on!)
💸 Revenue Growth and Funding Opportunities
🤖 Cybersecurity Essentials and AI Opportunities
🎨 Collage Your Way to Your Next Big Idea (hands-on!)

✔️ Practical tools you can actually use
✔️ Built-in networking time
✔️ Creative + business support all in one place

📅 Saturday, June 6 | 10am-6pm
📍The Mecca Creative House | 759 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
🤩 Come to one, two, or all six!

Check out the link in our bio under "Workshops" for additional details and registration! ✨️

Featured Above: Jacque Rardin, Gwen Kohl, and Gene Kemper.

05/24/2026

‼️Last day of the online auction‼️

This is your final chance to bid on these amazing diecast Lambretta scooter models that have been transformed into one-of-a-kind pieces by local artists. 🎨

This auction is being used to support Spaceworks' programming, which uplifts the vibrant and essential Tacoma arts and entrepreneurship community. 💖

Head to the link in our bio for the online auction! It will be open through midnight today!! 🛵💨

Artists in order: , , , , .monk,

05/22/2026

The online auction is still going!!! 🛵💨

Here are some words from and , featured above, on their process and inspiration with their pieces!

Curtis Ashby: "This piece highlights six duck species that can be found throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the bufflehead, goldeneye, wood duck, and others that many people may pass by without knowing their names or noticing their beauty. By bringing these birds into focus, I hope to encourage viewers to become more aware of the wildlife that exists in our own neighborhoods, parks, wetlands, and shorelines.”

Jorge 'Chief Mota': "Many of my works revolve around storytelling and Indigenous iconography. At the beginning of my journey, my focus was on creating imagery that brought visibility to marginalized communities, with the goal of promoting inclusivity and empowerment. While that mission remains central to my style, my recent work continues to incorporate Indigenous iconography while also exploring themes of emotional and social connection, with a strong focus on how people relate to one another and the importance of community in the face of ongoing social challenges.”

This auction will be used to support Spaceworks Tacoma's programming that will uplift artists and bussinesses. 🎨

Check out these 1/6 scale 1959 Lambretta scooter pieces, and others, with the link in our bio! The online auction will be open through midnight on Sunday, May 24. ✨️

05/20/2026

Meet our Public Art Coordinator, Arabella Bautista! 🤩

Arabella is excited to enter their role as a Public Art Coordinator for Spaceworks. In addition to facilitating the Artscapes program, Arabella is an installation and video artist exploring themes and dreams of their Filipino immigrant experience, culture, and collective liberation. They have too many CRT TVs and are a collector of analog video gear. They are on the advisory board of Short Run, a member of the artist collective House of Kilig, and can be found collaborating with artists in the Seattle/Tacoma area.

Welcome Arabella! ✨️

05/18/2026

Last Friday’s Shifting Perspectives Artist Reception at was an incredible success! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the artists, connect with community, and help launch this year’s auction. ✨️

The evening marked the kickoff of our online auction featuring seven one-of-a-kind, 1/6 scale Lambretta Diecast scooters transformed by local artists. We’re excited to share that 's scooter was already purchased during the reception! 🎉

There’s still time to bid on the remaining works. The auction is open now through midnight on Sunday, May 24. Proceeds support artists and creative programming in our community. 🎨

Check the link in our bio to view the auction! 🛵

05/14/2026

Immerse yourself in the creative and joyful spirit of Tacoma! 🛵

Tomorrow is the artist reception and auction kick-off event, where you can see these 1/6 scale 1959 Lambretta art pieces in person! Afterwards, all pieces will be auctioned online, with all funds going towards supporting creatives and entrepreneurs across Tacoma.

📅 Friday, May 15th | 7-9pm
📍South Sound Scooters | 1938 Market St., Tacoma, WA 98402

Meet the artists, enjoy light bites and drinks, and listen to scootery music by DJ Gingersnap. We can't wait to see you there! 💫

Artists in order: Mary Mann, Jorge 'Chief Mota', Kcie Monk, Curtis Ashby, Ashley Laufer, Joseph Brooks, Steve LaBerge

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Tacoma, WA
98402

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