Southern Coos
Hospital & Health Center
SKYSCAPES
When we step outside, our eyes are drawn upward to the sky - nature’s source of light. Plant life reaches toward the sun for its life-sustaining rays. Romantics and scientists alike peruse the night skies arrayed with moons, stars, planets, and space debris. As artists, we see not only the physical objects above, but the effects that light and shadow render, cloud shapes, colors, and the immensity of atmosphere. We recall stories of mankind’s interaction with celestial phenomena throughout history.
We invite you to tell your own stories of memorable skies with a variety of artworks that fill the hallways and spark the imaginations of those who get to view them on the walls.
The Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center will host Skyscapes! Monday, October 5th, through Saturday, December 26, 2026. As usual, you can be creative in your interpretation of the theme, keeping in mind that art on the hospital walls is meant to entertain and de-stress the patients, families, staff, and general visitors. It is not a venue for nudity, violence, morbidity, or as a political soapbox. Thank you for your continued positive approach to art in these shows.
Artists may enter 3 pieces using painting, collage, mixed media, drawing, photography, or assemblage in all artistic styles: representational, abstract, impressionistic, or futuristic. All works must be able to be hung on the wall. Please try to bring work that hasn’t hung in the Hospital Shows before.
The Southern Coos Health Foundation Arts Program continues to remain free to enter. Please consider donating to the Art Program if you are able. For more information, please email Amy Moss-Strong at AMossStrong@southerncoos.org.
Show Calendar: Show runs Monday, October 5th, through Saturday, December 26, 2026
Reception: Sunday, October 11, 2026, 2 - 4 p.m.
Delivery of Art: Sunday, October 4th, 2026, 2 - 4 p.m. (Please try to bring before 3 p.m.) Bring ready-to-hang art with your paperwork to the lobby of Southern Coos Hospital on Sunday at 2 p.m. or make alternative arrangements with the show organizers.
Pick-up Date: Sunday, December 27, 2026, 2-4 p.m.
Location: Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center, 900 11th St. SE, Bandon, OR
Entry Fee: Fee not required. Donations are welcome to help support continuing shows. Please make checks payable to the Southern Coos Health Foundation and bring when dropping off your artwork.
Number of Pieces: 3 pieces per artist, each must be wired and ready to hang, or matted and ready to hang.
Artwork Notes: Please deliver your artwork with the following information included:
• A list of your artwork(s) with your name, address, email, title of piece, and price.
• Entry form for this info is below, or available at drop-off.
• AND please make sure your name and title of the art is on the back of each piece you submit.
• If work is not for sale, include a value for insurance purposes, please.
Sales Donation: At this time, the hospital does not charge a commission fee on sold paintings. However, a donation to the Southern Coos Health Foundation’s Arts Program when there is a sale will help the program to continue.
Other Notes: We reserve the right to refuse submitted artwork due to content, presentation or space. Images may be used for advertising and promotional purposes for this show.
Loss of or damage to artwork located in the hospital is at the artist’s expense unless deemed covered by the hospital’s insurance policy, less deductible.
The costs of producing and hanging this show are underwritten by the Southern Coos Health Foundation and Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center for the benefit of the Bandon and surrounding communities, including patients and families, visitors, staff, and the public.
Please contact show organizers with questions: Ava Richey at 541-297-6118 or Susan Lehman at 541-347-9888.