The Thurston County Museum of Fine Arts is an experimental public art project based in Olympia, Washington.

ON VIEW: MOTHER

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ON VIEW: MOTHER 〰️

MOTHER

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Saturday + Sunday: 12pm-4pm

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A contemporary art museum with a DIY ethos

Armed with a vision and a paint sprayer, TCMoFA has been transforming underutilized commercial and industrial spaces into art exhibitions since 2022. Our volunteer-run organization creates a platform for local artists to show their work and builds community through free public engagement with the arts.

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MOTHER opened with tears, laughter, joy, chaos, noise, a few spills, and lots of love, just as we hoped it would. The art on display shares stories from mothers, yes, but it is also a confession, a love letter, and a manifesto of all of their experi
Motherhood is as complex as it is beautiful, as painful as it is full of joy. No two experiences or types of motherhood are the same, nor can they be compared. MOTHER hopes to shed light on the experiences of 18 moms who each have a unique story to
We are getting excited to open Mother this Friday July 24th from 6-9pm. There are so many things happening in the museum this week to make this show a success! You can come see it in person at our opening reception, where you can mingle and chat wi
Meet Fern, a part of our Marketing, Volunteer and Curation committees! Fern Tallos (they/them) is a self-taught visual artist working and living in Olympia. They are a freelance muralist and their studio practice explores smaller works on canvas and
Who TF is TCMoFA?? TCMoFA is run by a core team of volunteers (plus many more volunteers who help us keep the museum open to visitors) who share a collective vision, an insatiable passion for the arts, and a strong DIY work ethic. We are local art
Want to be a part of TCMoFA but not sure what you can do? Volunteering is a great way to get involved! Help open the musuem, greet visitors and get exclusive first looks at art and discounts on merch! We have an easy form on our website at www.tcmo
Thank you to everyone who came to the closing party for "the color indigo." We enjoyed a great Q&A and conversation with @harrisnxhnn about the exhibition. TCMoFA has always been a space for creativity, innovation, and experimentation
TCMoFA is proud to share our upcoming show “MOTHER,” an evocative exhibition curated by the self-taught visual artist Fern Tallos opening July 24th. “MOTHER” explores the complex identity of mothers, challenging societal expe
Don't miss the closing of the color indigo THIS FRIDAY, 6-9 PM during First Friday in downtown Olympia. Be sure to visit the other galleries nearby during your First Friday stroll. the color of indigo, is harrison hannon's autobiographical mixed-me
Join us on July 3rd from 6pm to 9pm as we close out the color of indigo, Harrison Hannon's autobiographical mixed-media installation exploring his personal experiences as an individual within the mixed diaspora. This exhibit features works created b
Volunteers keep TCMoFA open! Whether you're an artist, an arts enthusiast, a neighbor, or a friend, we need YOU to help keep the museum running. Your role as a volunteer is to open and close the museum, greet visitors, and answer questions about t