On Saturday July 14, 2018, Coos Art Museum opens its 25th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition in the first floor Maggie Karl Gallery. The juried exhibition displays maritime-themed artwork by major artists from across the United States and Canada. 72 works by 37 of the nation’s leading maritime artists are featured. The works are in a variety of media, including, oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel and sculpture. The exhibition runs through September 29, 2018. It is sanctioned by American Society of Marine Artists, co-sponsored by the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay and funded by a grant from the Coquille Tribal Fund
Coos Art Museum’s Annual Maritime Art Exhibition is the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) regional competition for the entire western United States. It is the oldest continuous Maritime art competition on the West Coast. The ASMA jurors include: Austin Dwyer of Mukilteo, Washington, Louis Stephen Gadal of Los Angeles, California, and Harold W. Johnson of SeaTac, Washington. Works will be honored for Best in Show; Peoples’ Choice Award; Oregon International Port of Coos Bay Award; Coos Art Museum Board of Directors Award and Honorable Mention Ribbons.
Jeffrey Hull of Cannon Beach, Oregon is the featured maritime artist and his paintings will be highlighted in the adjacent Perkins Gallery during the exhibition. Known for his ability to capture the beauty and moods of the places where water joins land, Hull controls the difficult medium of watercolor. In 2008 he was profiled on Oregon Art Beat. Hull is a Signature Member of the American Society of Maritime Artists. Hull has been exhibiting at Coos Art Museum Annual Maritime Art Exhibitions since 2000. He has won numerous awards at these group exhibitions including most recently, People’s Choice awards in 2017 and 2015, Port Award in 2017 and Honorable Mention also in 2017.
The Museum will host its annual maritime fundraising dinner beginning at 5pm, July 14. This exciting event features the popular silent art auction, beer and wine sales, and enjoyable camaraderie. Delicious food offerings will be catered by The Coach House Restaurant of Coos Bay.
Harold Johnson - Sittin' at the Dock of the Bay
Auction artworks include pieces by participating 25th Annual Maritime Art Exhibition artists and local artists. A special facet of the auction is the sale of recently completed plein air maritime paintings.
Tickets for the dinner and auction are $50 for Museum members and $55 for non-members. The tickets are available by calling Coos Art Museum at (541) 267-3901 or by visiting the Museum at 235 Anderson, Coos Bay, credit cards are accepted. Please RSVP for dinner tickets by Friday, July 6.