Opening Night Reception & Awards Ceremony – Friday, December 10, 2010, 5-7 p.m.

Download the Registration Form here.

GUIDELINES

Eligibility

Open to all artists—painters, sculptors, photographers and printmakers—over 18 years of age. Artists are invited to submit up to three original works of art on any theme related to fish, sport fishing or the fishing industry. Works selected by jurors from submitted entries will be chosen on the basis of creative excellence and quality of execution. All works must be original and completed within the last two years. Coos Art Museum’s “Fish and Fishing Art” jurors will be the final authority on eligibility. Accepted works meant for wall hanging must be ready with all necessary hardware in place.

General Rules Artists may submit up to three (3) entries, with a non-refundable fee of $15 for the first entry and $10 each for the second and third submissions. These entries must have been created within the last 2 years (2009-2010) with an unframed size limitation of four (4) feet by eight (8) feet and a weight limitation of 50 pounds.

ELIGIBLE ART MEDIUMS: Allowed with the following criteria

• Paintings – limitation of 48 inches in any direction – this includes the frame.
• Drawings – limitation of 48 inches in any direction – this includes the frame.
• Hand pulled prints, etchings, serigraphs – limitation of 48 inches in any direction – this includes the frame.
• Photography (film or digital) - limitation of 48 inches in any direction – this includes the frame.
• Mixed media  – limitation of 48 inches in any direction – this includes the frame.
• Fiber & textiles – wall hangings – limitation of 48 inches in any direction – this includes the             frame
• Fiber & textiles – wearable – must supply display device
• Small sculptures – weight limitation of 50 lbs and 48″ in any direction
• Glass – blown, fused or leaded stained – if to be suspended, must include a secure hanging or display device
• Turned and carved wood – weight limitation of 50 lbs and 48″ in any direction
• Jewelry – only if ALL elements were created by the artist

NOTE: If your work is a replica of another person’s work – Title MUST contain notation of the original work and original artist. Example: “……….A Study of the Mona Lisa, by Leonardo DaVinci”

INELILGIBILE ART MEDIUMS:  Not allowed

• Video, motion picture film, audio, computer generated digital works, giclée prints of original fine art.
• Furniture.

NOTE: If you are unsure on ELIGIBILITY, contact Coos Art Museum.

ACCEPTANCE: Coos Art Museum reserves the right to reject any work(s).  Receipt of works at the Museum prior to the opening does not constitute acceptance into the exhibition.

Submissions can be either digital files or slides.

• Digital files must be in jpg format minimum of 300 dpi at approximately 8” x 10” all on one CD-ROM. All CD’s must be labeled, on the outside, with the artist’s name, title of the work, medium, date completed, and size of the collages/assemblages. Name the electronic files as follows:

A_title of work.jpg

B_title of work.jpg

Abbreviate as needed on the electronic file name, but be sure the entry form has complete information.

• NO SLIDE SHOWS, FLASH FILES, THUMBNAILS etc.
• NO SUBMISSIONS VIA EMAIL WILL BE ALLOWED

• Slides must be 2″ by 2″ mounted, each marked with the artist’s name, title of the work, medium, date completed, and size of the painting.  Please denote the top of the work on the slide and submit in a plastic jacket.  No glass-mounted slides will be accepted.

• If you are submitting a work that is part of a series, the submitted piece MUST be unique and distinguishable from any of your other works of art. Works that have previously been exhibited at Coos Art Museum are NOT eligible.

All information on the original entry as to title, size and price must remain the same on the accepted entry. Entries must be original in concept, composition and execution. Artwork created under the supervision of an instructor is not eligible. Artwork must not be copied, in part or wholly from any published or copyrighted work.

Deadline for submissions is a postmark of October 9, 2010.

Send submissions, completed forms and entry fee to Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420. Include with your entry a self-addressed, 6×9 stamped envelope (SASE) for submissions CD and slide return and acceptance letters with shipping information. Notice of acceptance will be sent by October 22, 2010.

Winning an Award

The winning First Place will receive a cash prize of $500.

The winning Second Place will receive a cash prize of $350.

The winning Third Place Award will receive a cash prize of $250.

4 Honorable Mention ribbons will also be awarded.

Sales

The Museum will make resumes of artists whose works are accepted available to visitors during the exhibition. Works may be available for sale. Artist agrees to donate 30% of any sale to Coos Art Museum. The artist is to be paid three weeks from end of show. Please price your works with this in mind.  Your entry confirms all terms of this agreement.

Delivery and Pickup of Art Works

Artists whose work is accepted must have artwork delivered to the museum via carrier service at their own expense for arrival between November 29 and December 03, 2010.  Hand delivered work will be received at the museum on Friday, December 03, 2010 between 10 am and 4 pm, Saturday, December 04, 2010 between 1 pm and 4 pm and Sunday, December 05, 2010 between 10 am and noon. Coos Art Museum will not pay for return shipment of artwork. Artists must make pre-paid arrangements to have their work returned to them, or may pick up their work in person at the museum on Saturday, February 19, 2011 from 4-6pm and Sunday February 20, 2011 between 10am and noon.

General Specifications

Two-dimensional works must be wired and ready for hanging and be no more than four (4) feet by eight (8) feet, excluding the frame. If done on a gallery-wrapped canvas, the art must encompass the sides of the canvas. Non-hanging pieces must be no larger than eight (8) feet in any direction, no heavier than 50 pounds and ready for display. If special display is required, directions must be included with the piece. All work must be labeled on the back or underside with the artist’s name, address, and phone number.  Labels must also show the work’s Title, Medium, Date of Creation, and (retail) value of the piece as set by the artist. Art is insured while in the museum from November 21, 2010 through February 14, 2011.

The Selection Committee will have three Jurors:

Juror: Don McMichael

Juror Don McMichael served 20 years in the United States Coast Guard before retiring to pursue a career in art. While in the Coast Guard he developed a deep respect and admiration for the ocean and the underwater world of marine wildlife. Best known for his depictions of whales and other marine mammals Don has exhibited his art throughout the United States and abroad, and has received awards from such notable exhibitions as the Audubon Society and Mystic Seaport during their annual international shows. He is also an artist member of the prestigious American Society of Marine Artists, artist member of the United States Coast Guard Artist’s Group, avid supporter of the Cousteau Society, Center for Whale Studies and numerous other marine conservation organizations.

Juror: Anne Sobbota

Juror Anne Sobbota is the owner/manager of SAGE Gallery in Bandon, Oregon. Founded in 2007 SAGE represents about 85 artists from the West Coast and beyond. Anne is a graduate of California State University in Los Angeles with a BA degree in Art Education and an MA in Art History. She taught photography and television production in Corona, California for ten years and art history at Pasadena Community College and Glendale Community College. In addition to being an avid photographer she is also a specialist in the history of photography.

Juror: Andy Charles

Juror Andy Charles is a resident of North Bend, Oregon and an avid outdoorsman. A largely self-taught artist Andy has been painting and drawing since his boyhood days in Maryland. Before moving to Oregon he served as Artist in Residence at the Carnegie Art Center in Walla Walla, Washington. Occasionally Andy has done commissioned illustrations including a children’s book for the chief diver of the Cousteau Expeditions. He works in a variety of media including prismacolor, watercolor and oil. His works are noted for precise detail and a wide range of subjects including travel, history, surfing, wildlife and fishing scenes.

Coos Art Museum:

“Coos Art Museum is the cornerstone of visual arts on Oregon’s Southern Coast.  Through collections, exhibitions and educational programs, we are building an arts and cultural community and promoting the appreciation, understanding and expression of visual art.” Located on the scenic southern Oregon Coast Coos Art Museum is the 3rd oldest art museum in Oregon. CAM traces its roots to the Coos Artist League, active since 1950. Members of the League conducted early operations in storefront locations before moving to a Carnegie Library Building. In 1982 Coos Art Museum members, acquired and remodeled the old US Post Office building, a historical art deco structure built in 1937. The Museum has five active galleries totaling almost 5,000 sq feet of display space and a 540 piece Permanent Collection of mid-20th Century and contemporary American art.

Download the Registration Form here.

(Download our Registration/Consent Form and Artwork Labels)

GUIDELINES

All Oregon artists are invited to participate in CAM Biennial 2010 to be held at the Coos Art Museum from October 1 through November 27, 2010. This exhibition provides artists residing in Oregon the opportunity to exhibit their works to the public within an Art Museum without the extensive curating or jurying process. CAM Biennial 2010 will be displayed throughout all 5 of Coos Art Museum’s Galleries.

OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION: Friday, October 1, 2010 from 5 – 7pm. Open to the Public
CAM Biennial 2010 will open with a reception for all the exhibiting artists at the Coos Art Museum on Friday, October 1, 2010 from 5pm until 7pm.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD: Winner will be given a solo exhibition at CAM in 2011
Voting for a “People’s Choice” selection will be conducted by Museum visitors during the entire run of the exhibition through the closing at 4:00 pm on Saturday, November 27, 2010. The winner will be contacted by December 3, 2010. Winner’s exhibition proposal must meet Coos Art Museum Exhibition’s Committee criteria prior to installation at Coos Art Museum in 2011.

ARTISTS ELIGIBITILY: Artists who live in Oregon; recent works 3 years old or less.
Original works of art created in the past 3 years (2007 – 2010) by artists who reside in Oregon are eligible for entry. No commercial artwork, or reproductions of any kind will be accepted.

ELIGIBLE ART MEDIUMS: Allowed with the following criteria
• Paintings – limitation of 48 inches in any direction – this includes the frame.
• Drawings – limitation of 48 inches in any direction – this includes the frame.
• Hand pulled prints, etchings, serigraphs – limitation of 48 inches in any direction – this includes the frame.
• Photography (film or digital) – limitation of 48 inches in any direction – this includes the frame.
• Mixed media – limitation of 48 inches in any direction – this includes the frame.
• Fiber & textiles – wall hangings – limitation of 48 inches in any direction – this includes the frame
• Fiber & textiles – wearable – must supply display device
• Small sculptures – weight limitation of 50 lbs and 48″ in any direction
• Glass – blown, fused or leaded stained – if to be suspended, must include a secure hanging or display device
• Turned and carved wood – weight limitation of 50 lbs and 48″ in any direction
• Jewelry – only if ALL elements were created by the artist

NOTE: If your work is a replica of another person’s work – Title MUST contain notation of the original work and original artist. Example: “……….A Study of the Mona Lisa, by Leonardo DaVinci”

INELILGIBILE ART MEDIUMS: Not allowed
• Video, motion picture film, audio, computer generated digital works, giclée prints of original fine art.
• Furniture.

NOTE: If you are unsure on ELIGIBILITY, contact Coos Art Museum.

ACCEPTANCE: Coos Art Museum reserves the right to reject any work(s). Receipt of works at the Museum prior to the opening does not constitute acceptance into the exhibition.

October 1 – November 27, 2010
Coos Art Museum

SUBMISSION RULES

READ THROUGH CAREFULLY AND PLEASE COME PREPARED!

Submissions: Artist may submit up to three (3) pieces of their original artwork ONLY during the following dates/times:

• Monday, September 20, 2010, 10am –6pm
• Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 10am –6pm
• Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10am – 6pm

Handling Fee: Non-refundable handling fee is $15 for one submission, $10 each for the second and third submissions.

Artists’ Resumes: Each artist is encouraged to submit a brief resume to be included in the exhibition guide. NOTE: This information is IN ADDITION TO entry label information.

Labels: Each submission must be clearly labeled with the following REQUIRED information:
• Title
• Medium
• Artists’ Name
• City/Town of residence

LABEL MUST BE SECURED to the back or bottom of each artwork PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
No label attached to artwork at the check in – no inclusion in the exhibition!

(Download our Registration/Consent Form and Artwork Labels)

Ready For Display: All works must ARRIVE ready for hanging (matted, mounted and framed, well-anchored, substantial wires are required) with a 48″ in any direction limitation.
No strings or tape allowed!
• Wearable art must include a display device.
• 3 dimensional works – must include an adequate hanging device if to be suspended.
• Sculptures have a 50 lb limitation.

All works accepted in the exhibition must remain on display through November 27, 2010.
No work may be removed from the Museum for any reason prior to the close of the exhibition.

All works must be picked up following the close of the exhibition on any of the following dates/times: (NOTE: Please indicate pickup date on the Registration Form.)

• Saturday, November 27, 2010, 4pm – 6pm
• Tuesday, November 30 – Wednesday December 1, 2010, 10am-4pm
• Call CAM office (541 267-3901) to make other time arrangements

Although all possible care will be taken, Coos Art Museum will not be responsible for damage to or loss of works submitted to CAM Biennial 2010.

Works left at the Coos Art Museum over 30 days after the close of the exhibit are considered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly.

(Download our Registration/Consent Form and Artwork Labels)

$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 silent auction. Additional tickets can be purchased at Coos Art Museum. Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets by June 19, 2010. Email: adavenport@coosart.org or call (541) 267-3901.

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 to the crashing surf of Cape Arago.

Check out the local scenery – and choose your painting location!

Here you will find a map and images of the various locations around the Coos Bay area for you to review and select your location.

There is NO registration fee for the “Paint Out”, but CAM would like to keep track of participants. Please return the activities registration sheet showing you will be participating in the Plein Air paint out by July 9, 2010. If you are unfamiliar with our local area and have no access to the Internet, please contact Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420 or call (541) 267-3901 and request to have a “Plein Air Paint Out” information packet sent to you. Maps with highlighted areas of interest will be provided to artists who request one. Please have your auction Plein Air painting into Coos Art Museum by 1:30pm.

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 silent auction. Additional tickets can be purchased at Coos Art Museum. Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets by June 19, 2010. Email: adavenport@coosart.org or call (541) 267-3901.

KEITH SLUDER is a master watercolorist, muralist, workshop instructor, degreed designer, consultant, and former gallery owner. Critics call Keith the “new Andrew Wyeth” with his powerful and often poignant depictions of a vanishing rustic America. His 1500 collectors include celebrities, athletes, and politicians.

Throughout Keith Sluder’s 40 years of success as an international artist, with movie star collectors in Hollywood, owner of 2 galleries and partners in a third in Southern California, Keith was always asked how he produced his unique techniques. At times he taught workshops and gave private lessons, but it hasn’t been until he relocated from San Diego to Bend that he started teaching full-time. After many years involved with high-end galleries, it was in Oregon that Keith decided to take his art in a different direction

Giving workshops has deeply affected Keith. He’s come to realize what a gift he has. Keith now feels he has a purpose; that he can truly help other people. In turn, they help Keith by allowing him to do what he loves. Teaching has brought out the best in him; given him a direction. It wasn’t long before 2 prominent paint companies wanted Keith to represent them at his workshops (Jack Richeson and Jo Sonja); providing paints, mediums, and brushes for his students to use at his workshops They know that Keith’s skill as an artist and his ability to demonstrate how to use their products will bring them business in return. Everyone wins, The students can attend a workshop without the additional costs of a lengthy expensive supply list…they can try materials that they never heard of or tried before without making an investment in advance.

Keith paints using 7 different water-based media: Watercolor, Acrylic, Gouache, Inks, Jack Richeson Shiva Casein, Egg Tempera, Jo Sonja Matte Acrylic.

Teaching comes so naturally to Keith. At this stage of his career, to be able to share his skill, knowledge, and experience with others is gratifying to him. He’s developed techniques over many years and has come up with step-by-step shortcuts for these techniques so beginners can hold their own with intermediate and advanced artists without feeling overwhelmed. By taking small steps, Keith’s devised methods so that any skill level will get good results. Keith prepares 40 – 50+ pages workbooks for his students (depending on length of workshop) with his Step-By-Steps on how to paint each technique, along with color pictures of his artwork describing each technique plus his “Inner Secrets” on each subject matter taught. Keith’s students say that they’ll use his workbook for many years to come. Rarely does an artist reveal so much. Keith loves to share and wants to bring out the best in his students.

Here are some comments from Keith’s students:

“Keith is an extraordinary person, painter, & teacher who gives 210%. I experienced his artistic genius and outstanding teaching at 2 workshops already. I will take many more classes from this amazing superstar artist and extraordinary special instructor”. – Richard

“I liked Keith’s relaxed style, gentle manner, and very, very thorough explanations. The workshop was so good that I would like to take another one. Actually wish I could have continuing lessons! I think you could teach me so much. Thanks! I can’t say enough about how much I learned from studying under you for just a short time!” – Pearl

“I liked learning how to work with colors and shapes. I felt that this was the most comprehensive art workshop that I have attended. Keith was very knowledgeable and patient with each student. Thank you so much for the great class. I learned so much.” – Linda

“With Keith, you get the best of the best; an amazing artist who is also a wonderful instructor”. – Lorelei

Experiencing success early is so important to encourage beginners. Keith feels the hardest technique to master in the field of art is the application of surface textures; specifically, the concept of converting a 2 dimensional shape into a 3 dimensional object. Keith can take a beginner and help create that breakthrough. He can take skilled artists and refine their styles. Keith’s popularity as a workshop instructor has now spread to 4 states: Oregon, Washington, California, and Arizona. For more information about Keith, visit his website at www.keithsluder.com

Keith will be teaching his 3 day HARBOR LIGHTS Workshop on October 1 – 3 at Coos Art Museum. Brochures containing schedule for each day and supply list will be available at CAM in July. For information, please call 1-541-388-7858.

Size:  36″ x 28″

Price:  $600.00

Availability:  For Sale or Rent