1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
December 30, 2013 Diane Solway, Arts and Culture Director W Magazine 1166 Avenue of the Americas 19th Floor New York, NY 10036
Dear Ms. Solway,
Tacoma Art Museum has arrived on the fashion scene! You are invited to an exclusive preopening tour of the new Nordstrom Legacy Wing housing the full collection with Carol Johnson, renowned curator and published fashion historian, on March 4th, 2014 at 12pm. The Nordstrom family gift of 560 pieces documents the emergence of the American fashion industry and features a vast array of original fashion garments- from evening gowns to undergarments- as well as accessories and designer art and memorabilia. The 7,000 square foot Nordstrom Legacy Wing will officially open on Friday, May 15th, 2014, with the unveiling of a spectacular life sized glass runway created by internationally acclaimed glass artists Dale Chihuly, Paul Stankard, and Michael Taylor, and a celebration gala. To attend opening ceremony events contact media liaison Tili Jubilee at 253-888-8989. In this media kit, you will find: • News Release introducing the Nordstrom Legacy Wing • Biography of the Tacoma Art Museum • A Nordstrom catalog spread featuring items from the Nordstrom Legacy endowment • An interview with Tacoma Art Museum Curator Margaret Bullock • Three recent editorials from international fashion magazines highlighting the pivotal role of the early American fashion industry Please review the enclosed media kit. I believe you will find an amazing opportunity to share with your readers. If you have further questions about the Tacoma Art Museum or the Nordstrom family endowment, please do not hesitate to call me at 253-888-8989 or by email at Tili@TAM.com. Sincerely,
Tili Jubilee Media Liaison