September 12, 2026
Pat Snyder Pat Snyder, artist, teacher, and printmaker, was the middle sibling of nine children. His mother strongly supported art; his father made his living as a sign maker. Drawing materials were always within reach, and many times his father sat at their large kitchen table showing drawing techniques. He ...
May 16, 2026
In the milestone year of 2026, Coos Art Museum presents a retrospective of our history. In a moment that marks the 90th anniversary of our 1936 Art Deco home and the first time a gallery is dedicated exclusively to the Permanent Collection, this exhibit honors the people, place, and persistence ...
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Community celebration on November 14 will honor the building’s history and its continuing life as a home for art COOS BAY, Ore. — Coos Art Museum will celebrate the 90th anniversary of its historic Art Deco home on Saturday, November 14, with a day of building history, community memories, art, …
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What’s Ahead We’re running into 2026 with three new exhibitions and our annual Breakfast Fundraiser; each reflecting our commitment to contemporary creativity, student voices, and community support on Oregon’s South Coast. Coos Bay, Oregon — Coos Art Museum announces three exhibitions opening in early 2026, along with its Breakfast Fundraiser, which …