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For Immediate Release                                                           Contact: Stephanie Donaldson

October 7, 2015                                                                      Director of Art Education

                                                                                                Coos Art Museum

                                                                                                (541) 267-3901 ext. 105

Coos Art Museum Fall Lecture Series

Fall lecture series themes are based upon the Coos Art Museum exhibitions taking place during the same time.  This year’s lecture series is free to both Coos Art Museum members and non-members.  Donations are gladly accepted.

THURSDAY
October 15, 2015
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
From Eye Makeup to Pyramid Power presented by Steven Broocks

Steven Broocks, Coos Art Museum’s Executive Director, discusses the basic attributes of Ancient Egyptian art and thought developed immediately before and during the reigns of the earliest pharaohs.

THURSDAY
October 22, 2015
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Printmaking and the Permanent Collection presented by Pat Snyder

One of the area’s most imaginative and skilled printmakers Pat Snyder provides insight into the fine art prints within Coos Art Museum’s Permanent Collection.

THURSDAY
October 29, 2015
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
The Artistic Expression of Inter Dimensional Harmonics presented by Emily Ashworth

One of North Bend’s best known cultural leaders and artists Emily Ashworth discusses her inspiration and artistic process.

THURSDAY
November 5, 2015
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
A Sense of Place Discussion presented by Mayor Crystal Shoji

Coos Bay Mayor Crystal Shoji leads a conversation with A Sense of Place artists and members of the public about the past, present and future of the “Bay Area”.

Coos Art Museum has been a cultural focal point of Oregon’s scenic Southern Coast since 1966. It occupies the historic 1936 Art Deco US Federal Building in downtown Coos Bay. The Museum offers a wide range of arts activities including exhibitions, art classes and lectures. Hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesday through Friday and 1:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday.  Museum admission: $5 general, $2 students, veterans and seniors, free to Museum members.

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Stephanie Donaldson

Director of Art Education

p. (541) 267-3901 ext. 105

sldonaldson@coosart.org

Coos Art Museum

235 Anderson

Coos Bay, OR 97420

p. (541) 267-3901

f. (541) 267-4877

www.coosart.org

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Hours of Operation:

Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sat. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Museum Admission:

$5 general admission

$2 for students (K-12), seniors (60 & above) and veterans

Free to CAM Members