For the past 3 years, Gallery Madera has showcased an amazing variety of original art from Tacoma’s creative.  Twenty select shows have featured paintings, ceramics, glass, metal sculpture, contemporary furniture and more from well over 100 local and regional artists.Building upon this history as a popular venue for originality, the gallery will shift its focus this November from the work of artists to the creations of artisans and become the showroom for Madera Architectural Elements (MAE).MAE is a collective of Pacific Northwest artisans all of whom design and fabricate exceptional building components and furnishings.  Members include: Ixia Tile – custom ceramic tile, Shape 3 – metalwork, Mindy Barker – mural and faux texture painting, Pacific Rim Tapestries – textile weaving, Turner Furniture – upholstery, Lynn DiNino – anything cement, Burnett Forge – artist blacksmith, Jennevieve Schlemmer - architectural mosaics, AlterEco Countertops – custom countertops, Steve Lawler – re-Furniture, Diane Roberts - stained/fused glass, Christopher Hoppin - green walls and Lucite lighting fixtures and, of course, Madera Fine Decorative Furnishings – furniture and cabinetry.

What we’re creating is one-stop-shopping location for all of your architectural element needs.  Whether you’re a homeowner, designer or builder you’ll be able to visit MAE and see what is new and exciting in contemporary furnishings and artisan-made building components.

Join us Sunday November 22 from Noon - 5:00 for a gala opening celebration for Madera Architectural Elements.