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27th Maritime Art Exhibition to open at Coos Art Museum

On Saturday July 17, 2021, Coos Art Museum opens its 27th Maritime Art Exhibition in the first floor Maggie Karl Gallery. The juried exhibition displays maritime-themed artwork by major artists from across the United…

Rocks, Vines and Lines in the Sand: Artworks by Susan Dimock at Coos Art Museum

Coos Bay, OR − Rocks, Vines and Lines in the Sand, an exhibition of photography and sculptural works by Susan Dimock, will be on display at Coos Art Museum. Dimock an artist from Bandon, Oregon is exhibiting in the Mabel…

“Reflections on the Human Epoch” paintings by Claire Duncan at Coos Art Museum

Coos Bay, OR − Reflections on the Human Epoch, an exhibition of paintings by Claire Duncan, will be on display at Coos Art Museum. Duncan an artist from Ashland, Oregon is exhibiting in the Richter Atrium Gallery at the Museum…

Kimberly Wurster Featured Maritime Artist at Coos Art Museum

Coos Bay – Kimberly Wurster of Coquille, Oregon is Coos Art Museum’s Featured Maritime Artist for 2021, during the Museum’s 27th Maritime Art Exhibition. As the Featured Artist, her works will be highlighted with a special one-person…

Maritime Art from the Coos Art Museum Permanent Collection – Ship Models by Paul Carter – Nautical Charts

Coos Bay – From April 14 to July 1, 2017 several exhibitions combine to celebrate Coos Bay’s Festival of Sail. Coos Art Museum has been hosting its Annual Maritime Art Exhibition for more than two decades and in that time has be able acquire…

Winning Awards Announced for Expressions West 2017 exhibition at Coos Art Museum

statewide exhibitions and competitions from coast to coast. She has exhibited in over 45 solo exhibitions including shows in Rome, Italy, Lyon, France and Copenhagen, Denmark. Among many awards, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from…

Expressions West 2017 Exhibition at Coos Art Museum

Coos Bay – From April 14 to July 1, 2017 Coos Art Museum will be exhibiting the Expressions West 2017 juried painting competition. Artists from thirteen western states were invited to compete in this annual event. Juror Katherine Chang Liu…

Palimpsest at Coos Art Museum

Coos Bay – From April 14 to July 1, 2017 Coos Art Museum will be exhibiting Palimpsest: Art by Katherine Chang Liu and Eileen Senner. The word palimpsest is defined as something reused or altered but still bearing visible traces of its earlier…