Saturday, November 29, 2014

Certify Your Gift-giving






I am sending out this press release early as I know many of you are already giving thought to holiday gift ideas and a Coos Art Museum Gift Certificate is perfect! Not only can a Gift Certificate be used for the purchase of memberships, tee-shirts, artwork, etc., it can be used for any of our fantastic lineup of Classes and Workshops!




For Immediate Release                                                       Contact: Stephanie Donaldson
November 4, 2014                                                               Director of Art Education
                                                                                                Coos Art Museum
                                                                                                (541) 267-3901 ext. 105

QUICK OVERVIEW
Title:                            Acrylic Workshop with Allen (Tony) Adams
What:                          acrylic painting workshop
Dates:                         Thursdays, January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 2015
Time:                          1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Age Range:               adults only
Skill Level:                 all skill levels welcome
Media:                        acrylic
Where:                       Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Workshop Fee:         $135 CAM members / $150 non-members
For more info:           call (541) 267-3901 or email sldonaldson@coosart.org

IN MORE DETAIL
Embark on a journey into the fun and rewarding world of acrylic painting with Allen (Tony) Adams at Coos Art Museum.  This six-week, adults only Acrylic Workshop will take place Thursdays, January 15, 22, 29, February 5, 12, 19, 2015 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Acrylic Workshop with Allen (Tony) Adams provides an introduction to acrylics, painting techniques and familiarizes both the beginning artist and artists already using acrylics in the preparation of the painting surface, application of the medium, and selecting a palette.  Each session will consist of a short painting demonstration by the instructor followed by a question and answer period.  The remainder of each session will be spent with students working on their own paintings, during which time Tony will work one-on-one with each student sharing helpful information he has gained in 60 years of painting in both commercial and fine arts. 

Recognized as one of the area’s premier realist painters, Allen (Tony) Adams’ qualifications include time spent as a screen cartoonist at Walt Disney Studios and 30 years as an illustrator and graphic designer at General Dynamics Corp. 

Class size is limited to 10 participants.  Cost is $135 for CAM members, $150 for non-members.  Registration ends January 7, 2015.  For online registration visit www.coosart.org or contact the Art Education Dept. at (541) 267-3901.


With warmest regards
Stephanie Donaldson
Director of Art Education
p. (541) 267-3901 ext. 105






Coos Art Museum
235 Anderson
Coos Bay, OR 97420
p. (541) 267-3901
f. (541) 267-4877
Hours of Operation:
Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sat. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

I am Woman

 
WOMEN DO IT!
CALL FOR POSTCARDS

WCA's International Caucus and its UN Program invite individual ARTISTS, MAIL ARTISTS, STUDENTS, CHILDREN, ACTIVISTS, CONCERNED INDIVIDUALS of all genders and ages as well as classrooms and organizations to create altered or hand-made postcards on the theme of 'Women Do It!'.

WHY
”Women Do It!” supports both the UN Women’s ‪#‎HeForShe‬ campaign and the upcoming 2015 Commission on the Status of Women’s Beijing+20 Conference in their efforts toward advancing women’s rights and gender equality in society, economics and politics. All funds raised will go to pay for online processing, installation and shipping of this exhibition to the multiple venues, with net proceeds supporting future International Caucus projects at the United Nations and other international collaborations.

PROMPT
What are noteworthy achievements by women? What impacts have women had on the economy, human rights, education, environment, world health, religion, politics and peace? Who are our women and girl heroes in our family and in our community? Which women do you admire in leadership, public service, sports and in the arts?

CATEGORIES ACCEPTED
Altered postcards and hand-made postcards 4 x 6 inches in size. Any material that can travel through the mail may be used to construct the postcards. Postcards must be stamped and mailed, preferably without an envelope, through the postal system.

VENUES
~WCA and CAA Conferences, February 2015 (possible opportunity with early postcard submissions)
~UN Commission on the Status of Women Conference, International Caucus UN Program parallel event during March 9-20, 2015.
~UN DPI/NGO Conference August 2015
~WCA National Conference, Washington DC, February 2016
~Women's History Month Exhibition, St. Louis Florissant Valley Community College, March 2016
~Arc Project Gallery, San Francisco, May 7 - June 4, 2006.
~Online Gallery

ELIGIBILITY
Show is non-juried and open to people of all genders and ages. All theme-related hand-made postcards will be accepted; postcards will not be returned. We welcome classroom participation! Teachers and educators: if you wish to submit a large number of postcards made by your students, please email mrpotani[at]gmail.com for special instructions.

DEADLINE
February 10, 2015

NEED INSPIRATION?
Check out our past postcard exhibition galleries:


Zero Nuclear Weapons, Zero Weapons of Mass Destruction: Create a Culture of Peace Now!
http://wcainternationalcaucus.weebly.com/zero-nuclear-weapo…

 
Sherri Cornett
Chair, International Caucus of the
an art-based cultural exchange in Shenyang, China in April 2014
Montana Regional Coordinator for The Feminist Art Project (TFAP)
 
 

Monday, November 24, 2014

Renaissance Artist




Contact: Stephanie Donaldson
November 24, 2014                                                             Director of Art Education
                                                                                                Coos Art Museum
                                                                                                (541) 267-3901 ext. 105

QUICK OVERVIEW
Title:                            Zentangle®, Renaissance Style with Rosie Hill (CZT)
What:                          art class
Date(s):                      Saturday, January 10, 2015
Time:                          1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Age Range:               teens and adults
Skill Level:                 all skill levels welcome
Media:                        Zentangle® pen and paper
Where:                       Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson, Coos Bay, OR
Fee:                            $35 CAM members/ $40 non-members
Registration Ends:   January 2, 2015
For more info:           call (541) 267-3901 or email sldonaldson@coosart.org

IN MORE DETAIL
Channel your inner Michelangelo on Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. as Coos Art Museum welcomes back Certified Zentangle® Teacher, Rosie Hill, for more tangling fun!  Zentangle, Renaissance Style introduces teens and adults to Zentangle® with a romantic, Renaissance flair.  Using a heart as a design motif, and brown and black pens on tan paper, participants will follow the Zentangle approach of creating patterns by drawing simple, repetitive strokes.  Highlights of white and shades of gray will be added, resulting in a lovely design reminiscent of Renaissance drawings.  Perfect for a Valentine!  Introduction to Zentangle is a recommended class prerequisite, but not required.  All skill levels welcome.

All materials will be provided by the instructor and are included in the class fee of $35 for CAM members, $40 for non-members.  A limited number of scholarships are available for eligible teens to participate in this class.  Zentangle books and other supplementary materials will be available for purchase.  Media: Zentangle® pen and paper.  Class size: 6 min. / 16 max. 

Registration ends January 2, 2015.  For online registration visit www.coosart.org or contact the Art Education Dept. at (541) 267-3901 or sldonaldson@coosart.org.


Thank you for sharing.

Stephanie Donaldson
Director of Art Education
p. (541) 267-3901 ext. 105






Coos Art Museum
235 Anderson
Coos Bay, OR 97420
p. (541) 267-3901
f. (541) 267-4877
Hours of Operation:
Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sat. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.


Get Away From It All

Hi Everyone,
 
Here is sign up information for ArtEscape in March.  There are some spaces still available.
 
This is a fabulous get away to do nothing but paint, eat and sleep………if you have time to sleep that is.  J
 
You can’t beat the price for what you get, so check it out.
 
If you would like more information you can contact me, or Tis, or Susan Lehman.  Several of us have attended, many artists have gone every year. 
 
The food and accommodations and surroundings are amazing.
 
If you want to see what it looks like there is a website for the Salvation Army Camp at       http://tsacamparnold.org/
Under rentals is facilities that shows the houses where we sleep.  Under camp map is the layout of the grounds.  We paint and eat in the huge dining facility.  24 hour access to the studio.
 
Think about it.  There are demonstrations each morning by two instructors, then you have the rest of the time to do what they show you or do your own thing.  The ultimate get away for artists.
And the lakes, walking trails, etc. are great.
Ava

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Rug Rat Wrangle




For Immediate Release                                                       Contact: Stephanie Donaldson
November 20, 2014                                                             Director of Art Education
                                                                                                Coos Art Museum
                                                                                                (541) 267-3901 ext. 105

QUICK OVERVIEW
Title:                            Tot and Me with Geraldine Sundstrom, a Kids@CAM program
What:                          infant and toddler art class
Dates:                         Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Time:                          10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Age Range:               6 months to 5 years old (must be accompanied by an adult)
Where:                       Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Cost:                           $15 CAM members / $20 non-members
Registration ends:   December 30, 2014
For more info:           call (541) 267-3901 or email sldonaldson@coosart.org

IN MORE DETAIL
Come with your 6 month to 5 year old to Coos Art Museum for edible finger paint exploration!  This first of three tot art classes will take place on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Prepare to get messy in this all new Kids@CAM program taught by Geraldine Sundstrom.

Geraldine is a 2012 graduate of St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin and has a B.A. in Fine Arts.  As an art instructor she draws upon ten years of experience in child and adolescent recreational activity programming as well as an extensive and multi-faceted professional background in visual art.
Class size is limited to 12 infants/toddlers.  Infants and toddlers must be accompanied by an adult.  Cost for the workshop series is $15 CAM members / $20 non-members.  Registration ends December 30, 2014.  Registrations are accepted online at www.coosart.org.  For more information contact the Art Education Dept. at (541) 267-3901 or sldonaldson@coosart.org.


Thank you for sharing.

Stephanie Donaldson
Director of Art Education
p. (541) 267-3901 ext. 105






Coos Art Museum
235 Anderson
Coos Bay, OR 97420
p. (541) 267-3901
f. (541) 267-4877
Hours of Operation:
Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sat. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Formal Introduction



For Immediate Release                                                          Contact: Stephanie Donaldson
November 18, 2014                                                                Director of Art Education
                                                                                                Coos Art Museum
                                                                                                (541) 267-3901 ext. 105

QUICK OVERVIEW
Title:                            Introduction to Watercolor with Liv Drahos
What:                          watercolor classes
Dates:                          Saturdays, January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 2015
Time:                           1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Age Range:                  adults only
Skill Level:                   beginner
Media:                         watercolor
Where:                        Coos Art Museum, 235 Anderson, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Workshop Fee:            $75 CAM members / $90 non-members
Registration Ends:       January 9, 2015
For more info:             call (541) 267-3901 or email sldonaldson@coosart.org

IN MORE DETAIL
Unlock the mysteries of watercolor in this four week, adults only Introduction to Watercolor class designed for participants who are new to watercolor or need a basic skills refresher.  Guided by Liv Drahos’ extensive experience in teaching both drawing and watercolor painting, participants will learn elements of design, composition, and color theory.  Combined with knowledge in selecting the right tools and materials needed to successfully mix colors and apply flat, graded and wet-into-wet washes on a variety of different surfaces an optimal foundation for painting with watercolor will be achieved. 

The fee for the four-week Introduction to Watercolor series is $75 for CAM members, $90 for non-members and takes place on Saturday, January 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 2015 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  6 participants min./12 participants max.  Registration ends January 9, 2015.  For online registration visit www.coosart.org or contact the Art Education Dept. at (541) 267-3901 or sldonaldson@coosart.org.


Thank you for sharing.

Stephanie Donaldson
Director of Art Education
p. (541) 267-3901 ext. 105






Coos Art Museum
235 Anderson
Coos Bay, OR 97420
p. (541) 267-3901
f. (541) 267-4877
Hours of Operation:
Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sat. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.



Tuesday, November 18, 2014

I Love Paris

lus, see our chief curator's picks this week. 
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FEATURED COLLECTION
Flash! New Photography
Garden (Spaces) - Limited Edition Photograph
Luca Lupi

With Paris Photo underway in France, Associate Curator Bridget Carron has prepared the ultimate guide to some of the most exciting photographers working today, including Florence-based artist Luca Lupi, who won the LensCulture 2014 Emerging Talents prize. Discover what's new in the world of photography.
Subjective Freedom II
Flora Borsi
Under the Ice
Pedro Correa
Voyage #7
Agnieszka Maria Zieba
Human Touch I
Sven Pfrommer
3x3
Mario Rossi
Paris
Fogato Stefano
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A Sad Tale
Federico Bebber
ID#14
Zin Lim
White Floral
Lee Bowers
Genesis X
Robert Bissell
Vowel Hunt
Matthew Dibble
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