Tacomas art’s success lies in the city’s lower cost of living, not any program or industry aimed at buying creativity.

What @1 said, which impacts gallery rentals and so many other things

I wish Tacoma the best of luck in avoiding Seattle's fate, although it's a shame that the arts community there couldn't keep Alma open.

Tangentially, would love for Charles to give us a tour of Bellevue's Indian restaurant scene.