Place, Identity & The Artists Who Shape Our Region

How does a sense of place shape an artist's work? And how do artists, in turn, shape the cultural identity of a region, specifically the Pacific Northwest?

Join SOLA for a special Community Call inspired by Decades in the Making: Ten Years of SOLA Awardees, currently on view at Tacoma Art Museum.

Drawing from personal statements by SOLA Awardees about their artwork, we'll explore the connections between place, identity, and artistic practice. Through their diverse perspectives and experiences, we'll consider how geography, community, personal history, and the Pacific Northwest influence creative expression—and how artists contribute to the evolving cultural landscape of our region.

This gathering is an opportunity to reflect on the exhibition, celebrate the voices of accomplished women artists, and engage in a thoughtful conversation about the relationship between art and place.

All are welcome! Whether you're an artist, art enthusiast, or simply curious about the creative forces shaping our…