Coos Art Museum receives $2,100 grant from Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation, March 8

Coos Art Museum has recently received a $2,100 grant award from the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation to fund its Kids@CAM education program.  Kids@CAM is a series of 20 Art History based art lessons for youth ages 8-12. Beginning in January these programs guide young participants through hands on art projects focused on famous artists and artworks throughout history. For more information on museum programs view our website at www.coosart.org. The Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation was formed in 2014 to strengthen the communities by investing in organizations and initiatives that create access to education. Through targeted investments in organizations focused on children’s education and wellbeing, the Umpqua Bank Foundation works to create economic opportunity for all in the communities Umpqua Bank serves. Coos Art Museum has been a cultural focal point of Oregon’s scenic Southern Coast since 1966. It occupies the historic 1936 Art Deco US Federal Building in downtown Coos Bay. The Museum offers a wide range of arts activities including exhibitions, art classes and lectures. Hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesday through Friday and 1:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday.  Museum admission: $5 general, $2 students, veterans and seniors, free to Museum members.