Exhibitions

Roots and Visions: Celebrating Tribal Art showcases artwork from the Coquille Indian Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. This exhibition honors their living traditions and creative futures—and features a pop-up store with handcrafted goods by tribal artisans. Learn more ...

Explore art as a universal language that connects humanity across time and space. Paintings and video installations invite viewers to engage with art as a bridge connecting the past, present, and future.  

Turning the spotlight on the creative minds who make Coos Art Museum thrive, this group exhibition features artwork created or personally collected by CAM’s current staff and board members—offering a glimpse into the passions and perspectives that shape the Museum from the inside out.  

Explore the dynamic range of contemporary art from across the western United States in Expressions West 2025. This annual show brings together diverse artists working in all media, united by bold ideas, refined technique, and a shared western perspective. Award winners: First Place: Richard Strutz, Killing Time Second Place: Dagny ...

Step into the world of skate culture through Decked Out, an exhibition celebrating the creativity, rebellion, and energy of skateboarding. Decks, skating ephemera, and select works from CAM’s Permanent Collection echo the raw, grungy spirit of skate culture.  

Known/Unknown invites viewers into a world where the familiar blurs into mystery. These hand-carved wood sculptures draw from a lifetime of artistic influence—some clearly rooted in recognizable forms, others emerging from deeper, more enigmatic places. See more of Totem's work on Instagram: @totemlee

Through intricate loops and knots, Christina Harkness and a community of fiber artists craft an underwater universe where beauty and fragility coexist. What began as a decades-long journey in knitting evolved into something more sculptural, more expressive—an exploration of freeform crochet and hyperbolic forms that brings delicate ecosystems to life ...

Coos Art Museum is proud to continue its long-standing partnership with the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) to present the Maritime Art Exhibition 2025. This annual exhibition showcases the beauty, power, and history of the sea through the work of talented marine artists from across the nation. The Maritime ...

A celebration of lifelong creativity and friendship, this collaborative exhibition by sculptor Janet Pretti and painter Trina Badarak explores memory, place, and the enduring power of artistic expression. Opening Reception: Friday April 25, 2025 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm  

This retrospective honors the life and work of Jon Leach, a prolific artist known for his sophisticated materials, sharp wit, and unwavering dedication to craftsmanship. Opening Reception: Friday April 25, 2025 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm

The annual art competition for high school students throughout southern Oregon. Winners receive full-tuition scholarships, sponsored by the Southwestern Foundation.  

Coos Art Museum’s Guest Curator Pilot Program is a collaborative initiative with Southwestern Oregon Community College (SWOCC) that brings fresh curatorial voices to the Oregon Coast. This six-month residency provides emerging curators with hands-on experience in exhibition planning, artist selection, and community engagement. For 2025, Guest Curators Katie Sifford and ...

Capturing the spirit of empowered people who transform adversity into strength. Artist: Mei-Ying Dell'Aquila Visit Mei-Ying's website to learn more about her work.

Coos Art Museum is excited to launch a "Collectors Series," showcasing art through the lens of collectors. This unique perspective highlights the diverse and inspiring ways individuals curate their own collections, encouraging visitors to explore the joys of collecting art for themselves. Art Collector: Karen Thomas, Toriizaka Art Gallery Visit ...

This dynamic exhibition celebrates Oregon’s emerging talent by bypassing the traditional jurying process. Witness a colorful spectrum of creativity, where fresh voices take center stage and showcase the pulse of our state’s ever-evolving artistic landscape. Dive into a world of bold expressions and discover the next wave of Oregon’s art ...

The WE ARE ALL HOMELESS project began in 1993 when Willie Baronet bought a sign from a person experiencing homelessness, and since 2009, his ever-growing collection of signs has been used in dozens of art installations across the US and the UK. Through presentations, symposiums, and workshops, the non-profit organization, ...

Featuring a selection of atmospheric mezzotints and lithographs by Robert Kipniss, this exhibition explores the artist’s signature style of quiet, contemplative landscapes and interiors. With recent acquisitions to the Permanent Collection, the Kipniss prints highlight the meticulous technique the artist used to capture subtle nuances of light and solitude. Artist: ...

Circles in the Sand Circles in the Sand crafts walking labyrinths on the shores of Bandon, offering inspired designs and an interactive art experience. Team Circles is all about sharing love, joy, meditation, and kindness through the beauty of these sand creations. Creator and Lead Labyrinth Artist: Denny Dyke Photographer/Videographer: Charles Wollertz ...

Spiritual paintings of Faith and Hope “Spiritual paintings of Faith and Hope is the title of a collection of my newest paintings conceived and created with love for the Coos Art Museum. They are a direct result of the pressure I feel from governing societies whose suppression of truth and lack ...

Explore varied artistic perspectives in a juried exhibition showcasing artists from the western United States. 1st Place: Unscheduled Landing by Claire Duncan 2nd Place: Got it Bleue by Mark Yale Harris 3rd Place: Tree of Life by David Cohen Honorable Mention: New York Stacks by Christopher Mooney Honorable Mention: Intimate Moments by Morgan Johnson Honorable Mention: Stormy Weather by Susan Lehman Honorable ...

Our flagship exhibition featuring a juried selection of maritime-themed art from artists across the United States. Sponsored in part by the Coquille Indian Tribe and endorsed by the American Society of Marine Artists. Jurors: Jim Davenport Don McMichael Dutch Mostert Best of Show: Be Still, Jeffrey Hull Port of Coos ...

Student Art Takes Over the Museum Friday February 23, 2024 – Sunday April 14, 2024 2024 Student Biennial This only happens every other year. An exhibition of works by K-12 students from Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties. February 23, 2024 – April 7, 2024 VISION 2024 It’s VISION’s 30th Anniversary! ...

BLIND BIRD BLIND “The exhibition will extend the photo installations I have worked on over the last 30 years. The works’ central tenant remains a poetic embodiment of place that recognizes the intelligence of systems beyond the human.” Russell Dudley ECHOS “In my work repeating shapes represent organisms or segments ...

29th Annual Maritime Art Exhibit Sanctioned by American Society of Marine ArtistsSponsored in part by Oregon International Port of Coos BayFunded by a grant from Coquille Indian Tribe Maritime Dinner & Silent Auctions Fundraiser July 8, 2023 5:00-8:00 pmDinner catered by Black Market Gourmet.RSVP by June 30, 2023Tickets $60 members ...

In the downstairs Galleries: April 14 – June 23, Opening Reception 14 April, 5-7pm EXPRESSIONS WEST 2023 This juried exhibition presents 73 recent works by 43 artists residing in the Western states. In the Mabel Hansen Gallery: April 14 – June 23, Opening Reception 14 April, 5-7pm BETTY LADUKE: FIRE, ...

VISION 2023 10 February – 2 April 2023Annual art competition for high school students from throughout southern Oregon.Sponsored in part by Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation.

COLORS from the Permanent Collection 9 December 2022 – 2 April 2023 Do you ever feel blue? Are you green with envy? Are you seeing red? Is your world black and white? There is more to color than meets the eye! Join us for an exploration of Colors from the ...

Scott Ranta – Ink Possibilites Ink and wash paintings by the People’s Choice winner of the 2018 CAM Biennial, North Bend, Oregon artist Scott Ranta. In the Perkins Gallery: December 13, 2019 to February 8, 2020 Portals – Doors & Windows Works by a variety of artists showing three-dimensional examples ...

In the Maggie Karl, Vaughan and Perkins Galleries: October 11 – December 7 BETTY LADUKE RETROSPECTIVE: CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY In her over 65 year artistic career Ashland, Oregon artist Betty LaDuke has created a body of work rich in personal engagement with the diversity of world culture. LaDuke’s art focuses ...

  Sanctioned by American Society of ArtistsSponsored in part by Oregon International Port of Coos BayFunded by a grant from Coquille Indian Tribe MARITIME DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER July 13, 2016 5:00-8:00 pmDinner catered by Coach House Restaurant.RSVP by July 8, 2019Tickets $50 members & $55 non-members PLEIN AIR ...

In the downstairs Galleries: April 19 – June 29 EXPRESSIONS WEST 2019 This juried exhibition presents eighty-one recent works by seventy artists residing in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington. WINNERS: In the Mabel Hansen Gallery: April 19 – June 29 LEARNING TO WALK IN MY OWN ...

MAIN FLOOR Permanent Collection Coos Art Museum Highlighting a variety of artworks, the exhibition encompasses painting, fiber art, free standing and wall sculpture. UPPER FLOOR VISION 2019 The annual art competition for high school students from throughout southern Oregon is sponsored in part by Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation.

In the Maggie Karl and Vaughan Galleries: December 14 – February 9 INK & PRINT: WEST COAST JURIED PRINTMAKING This juried exhibition presents fifty-six recent fine art prints by forty-one artists from Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. The works are executed in the traditional print-making methods of intaglio, relief, ...

Sanctioned by American Society of ArtistsSponsored in part by Oregon International Port of Coos BayFunded by a grant from Coquille Indian Tribe Featured Maritime Artist – Jeffery Hull July 14, 2018 – Sept. 29, 2018 Jeffrey Hull of Cannon Beach, Oregon is the featured maritime artist. Known for his ability ...

In the downstairs Galleries: April 27 – June 30 EXPRESSIONS WEST 2018 This juried exhibition presents sixty-four recent paintings by forty-six artists residing in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington. In the Mabel Hansen Gallery: April 27 – June 30 TRANSLATIONS: RECALLING PHOTOGRAPHS – ARCHANA HORSTING An ...

Opening Reception is Friday, March 2, 3-5pm. Monthly Wine Walk will follow public opening and doors will remain open until 7:30pm. Main Floor of CAM 2018 Biennial Student Art Show Sponsored in part by Trust Management Services and the Herbert A Templeton FoundationAn exhibit of works by students K-12 from ...

OPENING RECEPTION : December 15, 2017: 5-7pm MAGGIE KARL & PERKINS GALLERIES :: December 15, 2017 to February 10, 2018 Heat Wave & It’s Not Easy Being Green Works by fiber and fabric artists of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington.This exhibition contains works from two area competitions sponsored by the ...

October 13, 2017 – December 9, 2017Partially funded by Coquille Indian Tribe ALL THINGS SALMON: ART COMPETITION MAGGIE KARL & PERKINS GALLERIES: October 13, 2017 – December 9, 2017 For sustenance, industry or sport, salmon have had a profound influence on people and cultures. The impact of this powerful migratory ...

Featured Maritime Artist – Steve Mayo :: July 8, 2017 to Sept. 23, 2017 Bellingham, Washington artist Steve Mayo’s art career began in 1970 with special shows selling his art while he worked on tugboats. The consistent quality and historical accuracy of his paintings established him as a premier marine ...

In the downstairs Galleries: April 14 – July 1 EXPRESSIONS WEST 2017 This juried exhibition presents sixty-five recent paintings by sixty-four artists residing in Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington. View all Entries & Winners. In the Mabel Hansen Gallery: April 14 – July 1 Palimpsest: Art by ...

Opening Reception: December 9, 2016, 5-7:00 pm MAGGIE KARL and VAUGHAN GALLERIES: December 9, 2016 – February 4, 2017 PERMANENT COLLECTION: PEOPLE AND PRINTS Selections from the Museum’s Permanent Collection. Many newly acquired works will be on display for the first time at the Museum. Tour the gallery below! PERKINS ...

OPENING RECEPTION Friday, October 14, 2016 – 5pm-7pmThroughout CAM: October 14 – December 2, 2016 CAM BIENNIAL 2016: An Exhibition of Recent Works by Oregon Artists Continuing the tradition of supporting contemporary Oregon artists, Coos Art Museum opens its galleries to new works by artists from around the state. The ...

23RD ANNUAL MARITIME ART EXHIBIT July 9 to Sept. 24, 2016Annual juried exhibit of Maritime themed art from artists around the country. Sanctioned by the American Society of Marine Artists, partially funded by the Coquille Tribal Community Fund and sponsored by the Oregon International Port of Coos Bay.MAGGIE KARL AND ...