Annual Maritime Art Exhibition

Coos Art Museum
235 Anderson Ave

Coos Bay, OR 97420

coosartmuseum.org

541.267.3901

As the only art museum on the Oregon Coast, Coos Art Museum feels a special kinship with the sea, making our Annual Maritime Art Exhibition a true labor of love and cultural significance. Through a juried selection of maritime-themed art from artists across the country, we aim to weave a rich tapestry of diverse perspectives that are both thought-provoking and inspire a deeper connection with our coastal environment. Join us in this creative voyage as we navigate the endless horizons that unite land, sea, and human expression. The 2025 Maritime Art Exhibition is juried by the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA).

All work must be online submitted. Up to three (3) pieces of work may be submitted.

Three Fellows of ASMA including Dutch Mostert.

All information on the original entry as to title, size and price must remain the same on the delivered work. Entries must be original in concept, composition and execution. Artwork created under the supervision of an instructor is not eligible. Artwork must not be copied, in part or wholly, from any published or copyrighted work.

Detailed information regarding artwork specifications will be sent with acceptance notifications. However, all accepted painted works must be framed and ready for hanging prior to arrival, and be no more than 60 inches in any one direction, including the frame, nor weigh more than 20 lbs. All accepted sculptures must be no more than 60 inches in any one direction nor weigh more than 25 lbs. All accepted works will be insured by the Museum from time of arrival until departure. Artist is responsible for insurance during return shipment.

Exhibited artworks may not be offered for sale during the exhibition.

Detailed information regarding shipping will be sent with acceptance notifications. However, each accepted artist is responsible for transporting artwork to and from the Coos Art Museum. In addition to shipping charges, a $50 handling fee will be charged by the Museum for artwork shipped to the Museum without prepaid arrangements or shipping label. This handling fee covers time dedicated to crating, inventory, and shipping coordination.

Unless prior arrangements have been made, if artists do not retrieve submitted artwork, ‘left behind’ artwork will be considered ‘abandoned” and be disposed of after 30 days.

Please direct questions about the show, CAM or ASMA to [email protected].

Additional Notification Information

Notifications will be emailed and posted in your ShowSubmit account by the end of the day on March 28, 2025.

You may view the notification in your ShowSubmit account by logging in and clicking tapping the Notifications at the top right of the screen, or in your Entry History.

If you do not receive your email, login and view the notification in your account. We cannot respond to inquiries regarding the status of notifications.

Note: Entries made prior to 2023 may not display the View Notification link.

Image and Filename Specifications

• File Format: Submit original, high-quality JPEG image files. Other formats (e.g., PNG, TIFF) are not accepted.
• Crop Your Image: Ensure only the artwork itself is visible in the image. Do not show any visible matting, frames, or background distractions.
• Orientation: Make sure your image is oriented correctly (right side up) so that the artwork appears in its intended viewing direction.
• Image Size: You do not need to resize your image files before uploading. The system will automatically resize them. Smaller images cannot be enlarged to meet the requirements, so ensure your images are high resolution before uploading.
• File Names: You do not need to rename your files before uploading them. The system will handle any file naming requirements.
• File Size: There is a 30mb maximum file size limit. Larger image files will take longer to upload and process.

Additional Entry Information

• You will pay for your entry by credit or debit card using our secure checkout system.
• After your entry is submitted and paid for, you may log back in to review your entry, edit artist and image information, and add or substitute images up until the entry deadline (March 14, 2025.)
• Entry fees are not refundable and must be submitted and paid by the entry deadline.
• Entries cannot be accepted or changed after the deadline. Incomplete entries will be disqualified.

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