17th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition

July 17 - Saturday, September 18, 2010
Submission deadline: postmarked by Saturday, May 15, 2010

Background:
Coos Art Museum continues its tradition of hosting an annual Maritime Art Exhibition on the scenic southern Oregon Coast. Coinciding with the opening of this annual maritime art exhibit is the Plein-Air/Paint out event for maritime painters. A day of painting outdoors on the Coos Bay; the city docks, shipyards, boat basins, sandy beaches, rocky coves, rugged shorelines, dramatic cliffs, lush rain forests and cultured gardens that are all within 10 miles of the Coos Art Museum. The 17th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition is officially recognized and co-sponsored by the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA).

Featured Artist: Jon Olson is a Signature Member of the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) and a regular participant in the Annual Maritime Art Exhibitions at the Coos Art Museum. A resident of Seal Beach California, Jon focuses on maritime-historical subjects of the West Coast and the Great lakes where he was raised. A former Professor of Anthropology and the grandson of a ship builder Jon is able to infuse his works with true historical accuracy yet he is also able to produce plein air works in a free impressionistic manner. Additionally, Jon is recognized as an accomplished maritime miniaturist. He has been accepted numerous times into the Mystic Seaport International Maritime Exhibit and received a first place in oils and acrylics in the 2005 International show of the Washington, D.C. Society of Miniature Artists, Sculptors and Gravers.

Juror: Austin Dwyer is a Signature Member of ASMA and a life member and past president of Puget Sound Group of North West Painters. A resident of Mukilteo, Austin was born in County Tipperary, Ireland and is noted both for his musical ability and artistic talent. He studied and later taught at the highly respected Burnley School of Professional Art. Following a successful career in advertising and illustration he turned his hand to fine art. Austin’s painting The Whalers won best of show at last year’s Annual Maritime Art Exhibition.

Juror: Kim Shaklee, a native of Denver, Colorado is a skilled wildlife and marine sculptor noted for her ability to transform static metal into fluid motion and to capture the essence of a live animal. Her works are found in collections around the world, including the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., the Oklahoma City Zoological Gardens in Oklahoma City and Benson Park Sculpture Garden in Loveland, Colorado. She is a member of Allied Artist of America and American Academy of Women Artists and a Fellow of the American Artists Professional League and ASMA

Juror: June Carey is known for her serene images of California’s wine country, coastlines and historic missions. In 1996, following a trip down the back roads of California she painted her first vineyard scene. June is a Signature Member of the California Art Club and a Fellow in ASMA. In 2003 June was invited to participate in the highly prestigious Masters of the American West Invitational show at the Autry National Center in Los Angeles, California. A resident of California she also maintains a house in the Tuscan countryside.

Eligibility:
• Open to all members of American Society of Marine Artists, International Society of Marine Painters and artists who create marine related two-dimensional original paintings in oil, acrylic, pastel, watercolors or sculptures.
• 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.
• Submissions are to be 'recent works', ones that have been created within the past five (5) years (created in 2004 or newer).
• Prints (photo serigraphs, digital or giclée) and photography are not eligible.
• Works that are accepted must be the same as the digital images or slides entered.
• Paintings framed size limitation of five (5) feet in any one direction and a weight limitation of 20 lbs.
• Sculpture weight limitation of 25 lbs.

Submissions
Artist may submit a total of up to three (3) entries with a single, non-refundable entry fee of $35. Submissions can be either slides or digital files.

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

• Digital files must be in jpg format minimum of 300 dpi at approximately 8” x 10” all on one CD-ROM. All CDs must be labeled, on the outside, with the artist's name, title of the work, medium, date completed, and size of the painting(s). 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
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.
DO NOT SUBMIT SLIDE SHOWS, FLASH FILES, THUMBNAILS etc.
• NO SUBMISSIONS VIA EMAIL ALLOWED!

Submission Deadline
Submissions deadline is a postmark of May 15, 2010, received no later than May 21, 2010. Include a check or money order for $35 for up to 3 entries, made out to the Coos Art Museum (non-refundable entry fee) with the submissions and completed entry form. Send to: Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420. ATTN: Maritime. Include with your entry a resume and a self-addressed, 6x9 stamped envelope (SASE) for submission returns, acceptance letter and shipping info / rejection letter information.
Notice of acceptance/rejection will be sent via US MAIL by May 28, 2010.

General Specifications for Accepted Works of Art
Detailed information regarding artwork specifications will be sent with acceptance notifications. However, all accepted painted works must be framed and ready for hanging prior to arrival, and be no more than five (5) feet in any one direction, including the frame, nor weigh more than 20 lbs. All accepted sculptures, must be no more than five (5) feet in any one direction nor weigh more than 25 lbs. All accepted works will be insured by the Museum from time of arrival until departure.

SALES
Works in the exhibition may be available for sale. Artist agrees to donate 30% of any sale to Coos Art Museum. 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.

Shipping of Accepted Works of Art
Detailed information regarding shipping will be sent with acceptance notifications. However, each accepted artist is responsible for the cost of transporting artwork to and from the Coos Art Museum. A $20 handling fee will be charged by the Museum for artwork that is shipped to the Museum without prepaid arrangements or prepaid shipping label in addition to shipping charges. The handling fee covers the time and effort to uncrate, inventory, tag, re-crate works of art and to work with couriers and shipping companies.

Judging and Awards:
Panel of 3 maritime artists will jury the submissions. 4 awards will be given out at the opening reception followed by the Plein Air Paint out event and dinner on Saturday, July 17, 2010.

• Best of Show - selected by Buck Braden, ASMA member and Featured Artist.
• Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Award - selected by Port Official.
• Coos Art Museum Board of Directors Choice - selected by the CAM Board of Directors.
• People's Choice Award - selected by a vote of museum attendees.

Important Dates:
• May 15, 2010 - Deadline for submissions sent to Coos Art Museum.
• May 28, 2010 - Notification of acceptance/rejection and return of non-selected submissions.
• June 19, 2010 - Deadline for registration for Plein-Air Paint Out and Dinner.
• July 10, 2010 - Deadline for receiving accepted artwork.
• July 17, 2010 - Plein Air Paint Out, art auction, dinner and awards.
• September 19, 2010 - Hand retrieval of artwork from 10 - 2 pm.
• September 21 - 24, 2010 - Artwork returned via couriers.