Spaceworks Tacoma

Meet our Social Media Handler, Janae Hill! ☀️

Hello folks! I'm Janae. I'm the one behind Spaceworks's social media! I'm a recent graduate from the University of Puget Sound where I majored in creative writing and minored in communications. I first got involved with Spaceworks when I was their intern in summer 2025 through the University of Puget Sound's SFI program. I'm happy to be back! In my free time, I like to write.

It's been an honor working for an organization that means so much to me and the Tacoma community. And, it's been a pleasure getting to meet and engage with you all!

Looking forward to more! Until next time!

Meet Princess Akpotu, our summer 2026 intern! 💻

Princess is working in the marketing and communications department. She is a rising sophomore, pursuing a double major in business administration and computer science with a mathematics minor at the University of Puget Sound. She enjoy activities that allow her to express her thoughts like making art, writing, and other forms of creative expressions.

Princess is super excited to be contributing to the remarkable work of Spacework this summer! ✨️

The month-long celebration continues! 🤩

will be having a Root & Radiance Market that celebrates Black and African Creatives and culture through fashion, art, and handmade goods.

Later on, there will be a closing celebration with artist talks, live performances, and a community gathering honoring Juneteenth.

Roots & Radiance Market
📆 Saturday, June 20th | 12-6pm
📍
110 Union St, 5th Floor
Seattle, WA 98101

Closing Celebration & Artist Talk
📅 Thursday, June 25th | 6-9pm
📍The Lumora
724 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402

For more details and to register, head to 's link in bio! 🔗

And, if you haven't already, stop by the Woolworth Windows for their fantastic exhibtion featuring wearable art from Pacific Northwest designers of the African Diaspora! ✨️

Threads of Freedom 2026 is live! ✨️

has teamed up with for a month-long celebration of Black designers, culture, and creativity with a Gallery-style fashion exhibition featuing wearable art from Pacific Northwest designers of the African diaspora.

The Chayah Movement Presents
Threads of Freedom
"Where heritage, fashion, and freedom meet."

📍Woolworth Windows
11th and Broadway
Downtown Tacoma, WA
📆 Up through June 30th

Experience, feel, and take it all in. Stop by and support these amazing creatives! 🤩

Special thanks to and Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA).

Interested in applying for the ArtsWA's Public Artist Roster? We're partnering with Spaceworks () to host a free, in-person info session at the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber on Thursday, May 8!

We’ll walk through how the roster is used, how to prepare your portfolio, and share helpful resources for the application process. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session with members of the ArtsWA Art in Public Places team. No registration required.

Learn more about the ArtsWA Public Artist Roster at www.arts.wa.gov/public-artist-roster.

Image credit: Artist June Sekiguchi (.sekiguchi) with "Glacial Crystals" at Glacier Middle School, Buckley, Western WA.

It's the final day to bid on the Shifting Perspectives pieces! The auction closes tonight at midnight – don't miss your chance to own a one-of-a-kind piece of Tacoma creativity!

https://scooters.cbo.io

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. 🎃

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!

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

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.