Coos Art Museum in Coos Bay, Oregon announces a call to artists for a painting exhibition, April 8 - May 28, 2011.

Awards: 1st: $1,000, 2nd: $750, 3rd: $250, 4 Honorable Mentions.

Painters residing in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming are invited to provide up to three submissions in one or more of four media: oil, acrylic, pastel, or watercolor.

Any and all themes of expression define the parameters of acceptable entries. Previous winners of cash purchase awards from Expressions West 2008 through Expressions West 2010 are eligible to enter, but will not be eligible to win a cash award.

$20 for the first submission plus $10 each for the second and third. 

Please visit website for full details.

Deadline: January 15, 2011.