Upcoming Events (Exhibits, Programs & Entry Forms)
Black Market Gourmet - Members Art Exhibit
November 1st, Saturday 1-2 pm: Drop off artwork (Entry Form)
November 9th, Sunday, 2-4 pm: Reception
December 28, Sunday2-4 pm: Pick up artwork
November 16th, Sunday 2-4 pm: Monthly BAAA meeting
Program: Oil Painting, Presenter: Jim Davenport
Ongoing events
TUESDAYS: 10 AM: Plein Air Painters contact Archi at cyclingaj@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)
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.
North Bend Public Library
The library displays works from local artists in their Conference Room, as well in two display cases. Space is available for one month.
- Conference Room (two picture rail systems in the following dimensions: 120”
W x 94” H and 85” W x 90” H) - Tall Showcase (glass enclosed with lock in the following dimensions: 45” W x
57” L x 14.5” D) - Two Flat Showcases (glass enclosed with locks in the following dimensions:
27” W x 48” L x 15” D)
Artists interested in showcasing their work at the library can contact Jennifer Meredith for an application. NBPL Exhibit Applications are available at the front desk of the library or you can email her at jmeredith@northbendlibrary.org