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

AF Studio will be closed August 22 – 31.  Ballet class will resume for Fall session Sept 1.

Arts First 2026 Viewing Party @ Blue Mouse Theatre

Highlights from a year of Arts First filmmaking programs:

  • Arts First 5-week Youth Summer Film Camp
  • Amara Family Film Camp
  • Filmmaking Club at Salishan Family Investment Center
  • Open Studio Film Classes
  • Afterschool Film Club from 9 middles Schools in Tacoma

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)


Click Here To View More Student Films