U.S. Congressman Derek Kilmer

Washington State Governor Jay Inslee

City of Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland

Christian Haub, Art Collector

Steve Barger, Board President, Tacoma Art Museum

Stephanie A. Stebich, Director, Tacoma Art Museum

Christian and Liliane Haub, Art Collectors

Stephanie A. Stebich, Director, Tacoma Art Museum

Tom Kundig, Principal/Owner, Olson Kundig Architects

Laura Fry, Haub Curator of Western American Art, Tacoma Art Museum

You're Invited to a Ground Breaking Event! Thursday, September 5 at Tacoma Art Museum Be a part of history and celebrate with us as we break ground for Tacoma Art Museum's building expansion and redesign. The new wing will house the Haub Family Collection of Western American Art, and the newly designed front entrance will create improved accessibility, increased visibility, and beautiful spaces for outdoor art. Admission to Tacoma Art Museum will be free Thursday, September 5, in celebration of the groundbreaking ceremony. 10 am Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Plaza Ceremonies begin with a blessing by the Puyallup Tribe and a performance by the Puyallup Canoe Family. Speakers include: U.S. Congressman Derek Kilmer Washington State Governor Jay Inslee City of Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland Christian Haub, Art Collector Steve Barger, Board President, Tacoma Art Museum Stephanie A. Stebich, Director, Tacoma Art Museum 10:45 am Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Plaza Guests enjoy the songs of Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band and try their hand at roping a "steer" on the museum's plaza. 11 am Murray Family Events Space Building the Museum. Building the Collection. Panel discussion featuring: Christian and Liliane Haub, Art Collectors Stephanie A. Stebich, Director, Tacoma Art Museum Tom Kundig, Principal/Owner, Olson Kundig Architects Laura Fry, Haub Curator of Western American Art, Tacoma Art Museum We hope that you can join us! Lisa Terry | TACOMA ART MUSEUM Public Relations and Communications Manager 253.272.4258 x3047