News/Events

Call to Artists: Expressions West 2012

April 27, 2012 – June 30, 2012 Opening Night Reception & Awards Ceremony – Friday April 27, 2012, 5-7 p.m. Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420 1st: $1000 Award, 2nd: $750 Award, 3rd: $250 Award, 4 honorable mention ribbons (Unlike past competitions, Expressions West 2012 will offer cash awards – not [...]

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Wood Art Invitational 2011 & More

In the Downstairs Galleries: December 9 – February 11 Wood Art Invitational Click here for a Tour of the Galleries. Wood is an expressive art media that is often misunderstood or too limited in the general view. The purpose of this exhibition is to expand public awareness regarding the range of wood as an art [...]

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Fall Fling for the Arts 2011

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Western Oregon Regional & More

Western Oregon Regional
Opening Reception October 14, 2011: 5-7:00 pm
This juried exhibition presents works by artists residing in the western counties of Oregon. Many media are represented including: paintings, sculpture, fiber, photography and mixed media.

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2011 Dinner & Silent Auction Fundraiser

Saturday July 30, 2011 – 5:00pm $30 CAM Members / $35 non-members Please RSVP by Friday July 22, 2011 Tickets sold at Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave. or Art Connection, 165 S 5th, Coos Bay OR 97420. 541-267-3901 – adavenport@coosart.org

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Exhibitions List 2011

Unless otherwise noted exhibition opening events correspond with the first day of an exhibition. December 10, 2010 to February 18, 2011 Fish & Fishing Art Exhibition An Art competition on the theme of Fish and Fishing. MAGGIE KARL & VAUGHAN GALLERIES December 10, 2010 to February 18, 2011 Fish & Fishing Art Exhibition: Works by [...]

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Fall Fling for the Arts 2010

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Dinner and Silent Auction

Complimentary to accepted Maritime Artists. Additional tickets $35.00 each. $30.00 each to CAM members Saturday, July 17, 2010 5:00pm – 8pm at Coos Art Museum Meet the 17h Annual Maritime Art Exhibition Artists Exhibiting Maritime artists and those who donate their previously created art works for the auction receive free admission to the dinner, and [...]

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Plein Air Paint Out

Come and Paint the Day in Coos Bay! Plein Air painters are invited to participate in Coos Art Museum’s “Plein Air Paint Out” adventure which will be taking place early morning through mid-day on Saturday, July 17, 2010. Participating artists will be located around the Coos Bay area – from the Coos Bay waterfront Boardwalk [...]

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Magic Realism, Seascape Demo by Keith Sluder

ATTENTION: This Program has been Cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience. August 17, 2010 10am – 12pm Magic Realism, Seascape Demo by internationally acclaimed, master watercolorist, Keith Sluder. LEARN to paint rock formations with a palette knife as they relate to surf action. LEARN to paint the sea breaking upon the rocks using color & movement. [...]

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