CHM release – The Coos History Museum is seeking participants for their upcoming exhibit “Vet Ink: Military Inspired Tattoos,” opening later this year and the deadline to enter has been extended until June 10, 2018. The museum will be featuring military inspired tattoos and the stories behind them (when, where, why) as the focus of this unique and personal military exhibit. Retired military and active duty service men and women from all five branches of the military are encouraged to participate. Individuals must currently reside on the South Coast of Oregon and selected candidates must be available to be photographed and interviewed mid-summer, 2018. Selected participants, their tattoos and their stories will be featured in the “Vet Ink: Military Inspired Tattoos” exhibit on the mezzanine gallery of the museum. Those entries not chosen for the exhibit will have the opportunity to be featured on the museum website. To be considered, participants must submit a completed 2-page form, along with a photograph(s) of their tattoo. Submission deadline has been extended until June 10, 2018. Entry forms are available at the museum, located at 1210 North Front Street in Coos Bay, or on the museum website, at: www.cooshistory.org
