On Saturday July 17, 2010, Coos Art Museum opens its 17th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition in its first floor Maggie Karl Gallery. The juried exhibition displays maritime-themed artwork by major artists from across the United States. The exhibition runs through September 18.
Coos Art Museum Annual Maritime Art Exhibition is the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) regional competition for the entire western United States and the oldest continuous Maritime art competition on the West Coast. The ASMA jurors include June Carey of Chico, California; Austin Dwyer of Mukilteo, Washington; and Kim Shaklee a native of Denver, Colorado.
Works will be honored for Best in Show; Peoples’ Choice Award; Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Award; and the Coos Art Museum Board of Directors Award. Jon Olson of Seal Beach, California, is the featured maritime artist and several works by this talented painter will be highlighted in the adjacent Perkins Gallery.
The museum will host its annual maritime fundraising dinner beginning at 5pm. This event features a silent art auction, beer, and wine. Delicious food offerings will be provided by The Coach House Restaurant of Coos Bay. Auction artworks include pieces by participating 17th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition artists and local artists.
Tickets for the dinner and auction are $30 for museum members and $35 for non-members. The tickets are available by calling Coos Art Museum at (541) 267-3901 or by visiting the museum at 235 Anderson St., Coos Bay, credit cards accepted.
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