# Teen Open Studio: LGBT+ Nichos with Vaquero Azul

Make a nicho for whoever inspires you — family, icon, or pet — with IndigeQueer artist Vaquero Azul. Free, all ages, no registration.

Canonical URL: https://tacomairl.com/events/teen-open-studio-nichos/
Section: events
Area: Tacoma
Published: 2026-10-11
Last fact check: 2026-10-11
Event status: Upcoming or ongoing
Start date: 2026-10-15
Start time: 17:00
End time: 19:00
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Venue: TAM Studio
Address: 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, 98402, US
Price: Free
Age policy: All ages
Reservations: Not confirmed

## Why go

A genuinely welcoming art night: templates provided, no experience needed, and you leave with a small shrine to someone you love, guided by an artist whose whole practice is about honoring ancestors and joy.

## What happens

October 15, 5 to 7pm in TAM Studio. All-ages-friendly workshop; templates and materials provided. Vaquero Azul's Trans Pride Nichos are also on view in the Studio all month, no admission required.

## Good to know

Free with no registration. Teen Open Studio runs monthly during Thursday Neighborhood Nights, when the museum offers free admission 5–8pm.

## Sources

- [Official TAM event page](https://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/event/teen-open-studio-lgbt-nichos/)