Monthly Outings

Our monthly outings are usually the First Saturday, Second Thursday (Gig Harbor) and Third Wednesday. Also listed are any "ad hoc" outings planned (outside of the usual schedule). 

Be mindful of the COVID risk. Rates are down now though it's still with us.  Colds and flu are rising.  

Please stay home if you're feeling ill, regardless of a negative COVID test.  It could be a cold, flu, or RSV to which older people are also vulnerable.  Our group has many Seniors. Even if it's "just a cold", we'd rather not catch it!
Thanks for taking care of each other. 
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First Saturday, 
 Jan 3: Hotel Murano
 
1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402

Meet at 10 am in the hotel lobby.  
 
The Hotel Murano is filled with art and artifacts and we're hoping their holiday decor will still be up.   The central location affords sketching opportunities outside as well as indoors.  Neither bar nor restaurant will be open during our visit hours.

Parking: Website indicates, "There is a self-parking lot available at a rate of $28 per day".  There is some street parking.  Alternatively, park at your best location and take the free Link (light rail) to the Convention Center station.  Walk further on Commerce St., left on S 13th St, left on Broadway to the hotel.  


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Second Thursday,  TBD...watch this spot

 

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Third Wednesday, Jan 21:  Tacoma Art Museum 

1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

 Meet at 10 in the lobby of the Museum.  Doors don't open until 10. 

Unless you want to do so, you don't have to pay to go through the Museum.  There are scenes to sketch without actually paying admission. There is also free space with tables to sketch the view from the windows.  However, it would be appreciated if those who have passes would share them.  

Parking, transit, and directions are here       

There is also free parking in the six-story Link garage located next to the Tacoma Dome Station. Then take the light rail which stops within walking distance of Tacoma Art Museum at Union Station.

 

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Plan for future outings, subject to change: 

Feb 7, First  Saturday: Fern Hill Library.  Share and Swap. Bring unwanted art supplies and books to share.