Upcoming Events (Exhibits, Programs & Entry Forms)

 

October 13, Monday 1:30 pm:  Board of Directors Meeting in the Conference Room at the North Bend Library.

October 19, Sunday 2-4 pm:  Members Swap Meet (art supplies) at the Coos Art Museum STUDIO (187 Central Ave, Coos Bay). Note: This is a different location than the museum.

Ongoing events

TUESDAYS: 10 AM  Plein Air Painters  contact Archi at cyclingarchi@yahoo.com for locations

FRIDAYS: Live Figure Drawing Studio at SWOCC Eden Hall.  12:30 - 4 pm.  Sept 19-Nov 21.  $10 drop in fee pays for the model.  Contact Wendy at wendy8burger@gmail.com for more info.

 

EDEN HALL EXHIBIT:  October 7-November 30  (BAAA members only)

   Oct 6: 12-2 pm.   Drop off work at Eden Hall, SouthWestern Oregon Community College, Eden Hall.  

   Oct 9: 11 am - 2 pm  Reception at Eden Hall

   Dec 1: 12-2 pm   Pick Up work at Eden Hall

You can download the entry form as a fillable PDF here. Once completed, you should print it out and follow the included directions for attaching labels to the artworks that you will be submitting. You may also obtain the form by emailing us at bayareaartassoc@gmail.com

Additional local art events and opportunities

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center

Every three months, Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center mounts an art show in the hallways of the hospital. Artists from the southern Oregon coast are invited to submit work based on a central theme. Click here for further information. Themes for 2026 are:

January-March 2026: Classic Black & White
April-June 2026: Oregon – Shades of Green
July-September 2026: Portrait of Myself/Things I Love
October-December 2026: Skyscape

Coos Bay Public Library

The library has an art wall of approximately 40 feet where local artists are invited to display their art for a period of one month on a first come first served basis. Contact Jenny Brownfield for further details.