Tom Norris

As an advocate and artist, Tom Norris understands the strength of community and believes that through the arts, collective societal change is possible. He addresses social structures and economic systems using various mediums, including sculpture, performance, watercolor, and sound.

Norris earned his MFA from Otis College of Art and Design, and a BA in the field of studio art from University of California at Riverside. Before arriving at the 18th Street Arts Center, he focused on the twentieth-century art and archives from the Pasadena Art Museum housed in the Norton Simon Museum’s collection. He currently builds community as a member of the Arroyo Seco Network of Time Banks.