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“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” – Albert Einstein

News: AF Studio will be closed for Memorial Day weekend, May 23–25. We will reopen on Wednesday, May 27th, for adult ballet classes.

Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!


Free Stop Motion Animation Class (18+)
Open Studio Film Class

  • Age: 18 and over
  • Saturdays, 2 pm-5 pm
    June 5, 12, 19, and 26.
  • Register Now
 

2025-2026 Sponsors & Partners:

Tacoma Create, Arts Fund, TPCHD, Amara, YMCA, Boys and Girls Cub, Greentrike, Jobs253, Salishan Family Investment Center & Parks Tacoma

Arts Fund Arts First Support

Arts First ELO Programs

Filmmaking Programs:

After School Programs:

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  • Club-B Afterschool Program
    When: Monday – Thursday 2:30-4:30
  • Arts First Filmmaking Club @ FIC
    When: Friday 3:30-5:00 (open to the public)


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