Art at Work - a celebration of all things artistic in Tacoma - takes place each November, with corresponding events scheduled throughout the month. The Tacoma Arts Commission heads up the effort, gathering all the artsy happenings into one snazzy brochure - almost a magazine in size. Events range from theater, to spoken word, to workshops, to art exhibits, and even to unexpected events like hip-hop dance classes and free zoo days.

The annual brochure and many of the events within are free. The requirements to be included are simple: the event must be arts related, must be in November and must be in Tacoma.

This year's key events:

• Museum of Glass, Art at Work Opening Party and AMOCAT Art Awards, Thursday, Nov. 3, 6-8:30 p.m. 1801 Dock St., Tacoma, 253.396.1768
• Studio Tours, Nov. 5-6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., artatworktacoma.com
• Prairie Line Trail Tour from Tollefson Plaza, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2 p.m., artatworktacoma.com
• Arts Symposium at UPS, Nov. 19-20, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., artatworktacoma.com

To read Kristin Kendle's full feature, click here.

For the complete Art at Work Month calendar of events, click here.

LINK: Ride the Art Bus during the Tacoma Studio Tours