Oregon Coast Council for the Arts
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Oregon Coast Council for the Arts celebrates, promotes, and develops community arts.
What's on at the PAC?
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February 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM
What's on at the PAC?
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What's on at the VAC?
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February 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
What's on at the VAC?
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NEXT MONTH: Carol Shenk's "Place & Time" runs March 8th - May 3rd at Newport Visual Arts Center. The exhibition features work inspired by her time as the 2025 Artist in Residence at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. Opening Reception Sunday, March 8th at 2pm. coastarts.org/events/placetime
February 13, 2026 at 8:05 PM
NEXT MONTH: Carol Shenk's "Place & Time" runs March 8th - May 3rd at Newport Visual Arts Center. The exhibition features work inspired by her time as the 2025 Artist in Residence at Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. Opening Reception Sunday, March 8th at 2pm. coastarts.org/events/placetime
IN TWO WEEKS: Coastal Act Productions presents Disney's Frozen - The Broadway Musical - live on stage February 27 - March 14. All seats just $16-$18. Learn more at coastarts.org/events/frozen25
February 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
IN TWO WEEKS: Coastal Act Productions presents Disney's Frozen - The Broadway Musical - live on stage February 27 - March 14. All seats just $16-$18. Learn more at coastarts.org/events/frozen25
NEXT MONTH: On Thursday, March 12 @ 12pm, you're invited to HEAR HERE - a monthly discussion series at Newport Performing Arts Center. March's topic: Adak, Alaska – Exploring an Abandoned Military Base in the Middle of the Bering Sea, presented by Jenni Remillard. coastarts.org/events/hh-adak
Discussion: Hear Here - Adak, Alaska - Oregon Coast Council for the Arts
HEAR HERE Adak, Alaska – Exploring an Abandoned Military Base in the Middle of the Bering Sea Presented by Jenni Remillard Newport Performing Arts Center Lobby Remillard and her father – who was once stationed on this Cold War military base in the Aleutian Islands – take us on a photographic tour of the abandoned, … Continued
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February 12, 2026 at 11:05 PM
NEXT MONTH: On Thursday, March 12 @ 12pm, you're invited to HEAR HERE - a monthly discussion series at Newport Performing Arts Center. March's topic: Adak, Alaska – Exploring an Abandoned Military Base in the Middle of the Bering Sea, presented by Jenni Remillard. coastarts.org/events/hh-adak
It's back! Join us for the 29th year of NEWPORT PAPER & BOOK ARTS FESTIVAL, returning April 23-25, 2026. Registration opens February 25th at 12pm Pacific. Learn more at coastarts.org/newport-paper-book-arts-festival
February 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM
It's back! Join us for the 29th year of NEWPORT PAPER & BOOK ARTS FESTIVAL, returning April 23-25, 2026. Registration opens February 25th at 12pm Pacific. Learn more at coastarts.org/newport-paper-book-arts-festival
CALLING ALL MURALISTS! OCCA & Newport Public Arts seek mural artists (ages 18+) to submit entries for murals at Newport's Bayfront. Deadline March 13.
Opportunity 1:
artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16952
Opportunity 2:
artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16951
Opportunity 1:
artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16952
Opportunity 2:
artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16951
February 12, 2026 at 2:05 PM
CALLING ALL MURALISTS! OCCA & Newport Public Arts seek mural artists (ages 18+) to submit entries for murals at Newport's Bayfront. Deadline March 13.
Opportunity 1:
artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16952
Opportunity 2:
artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16951
Opportunity 1:
artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16952
Opportunity 2:
artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16951
SAVE THE DATE! Join us Saturday, May 16 from 3-7pm for the return of BLOOM NEWPORT - our 5th annual celebration of the creativity, culture, cuisine, commerce, and community that makes Newport unique and vibrant! Fun for all ages, pets welcome, admission is free! coastarts.org/events/bloom
February 10, 2026 at 5:05 PM
SAVE THE DATE! Join us Saturday, May 16 from 3-7pm for the return of BLOOM NEWPORT - our 5th annual celebration of the creativity, culture, cuisine, commerce, and community that makes Newport unique and vibrant! Fun for all ages, pets welcome, admission is free! coastarts.org/events/bloom
Lincoln County Cultural Coalition wants cultural organizations throughout Lincoln County, and/or that serve Lincoln County, to apply for 2026 grants. Applications for FY2026 will be accepted until March 6, 2026. Learn more at lincolncountycc.org
February 10, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Lincoln County Cultural Coalition wants cultural organizations throughout Lincoln County, and/or that serve Lincoln County, to apply for 2026 grants. Applications for FY2026 will be accepted until March 6, 2026. Learn more at lincolncountycc.org
What's on at the PAC?
coastarts.org/pac
coastarts.org/pac
February 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM
What's on at the PAC?
coastarts.org/pac
coastarts.org/pac
What's on at the VAC?
Visit tinyurl.com/whatsonvac
Visit tinyurl.com/whatsonvac
February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
What's on at the VAC?
Visit tinyurl.com/whatsonvac
Visit tinyurl.com/whatsonvac
THIS WEEK: On Thursday, February 12 @ 12pm, you're invited to HEAR HERE - a monthly discussion series at Newport Performing Arts Center. February's topic: A Naturalist's Approach to Noticing Nature. Learn more at coastarts.org/events/hh-nature
February 8, 2026 at 11:05 PM
THIS WEEK: On Thursday, February 12 @ 12pm, you're invited to HEAR HERE - a monthly discussion series at Newport Performing Arts Center. February's topic: A Naturalist's Approach to Noticing Nature. Learn more at coastarts.org/events/hh-nature
Have you stopped by yet to view "Stories Fibers Tell" - featuring the fiber art of Shirley Cunningham, Irina Belova, and Kathe Todd-Hooker? Part of Fiber Fest 2026, this exhibit runs through February 28, 2026. Gallery admission is free! Learn more at coastarts.org/events/ffstories
February 7, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Have you stopped by yet to view "Stories Fibers Tell" - featuring the fiber art of Shirley Cunningham, Irina Belova, and Kathe Todd-Hooker? Part of Fiber Fest 2026, this exhibit runs through February 28, 2026. Gallery admission is free! Learn more at coastarts.org/events/ffstories
Have you stopped by yet to view "Felt Fusion" - featuring the fiber art of Tash Wesp? Part of Fiber Fest 2026, this exhibit runs through February 28, 2026. Gallery admission is free! Learn more at coastarts.org/events/fffusion
February 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Have you stopped by yet to view "Felt Fusion" - featuring the fiber art of Tash Wesp? Part of Fiber Fest 2026, this exhibit runs through February 28, 2026. Gallery admission is free! Learn more at coastarts.org/events/fffusion
CALLING ALL ARTISTS (Apply by February 9!) OCCA seeks local artists interested in becoming teaching artists! The upcoming 2026 TAP (Teaching Artist Preparation) Program provides tools and paid training to help develop artists' abilities as instructors. Learn more at coastarts.org/events/tap26
February 5, 2026 at 4:05 PM
CALLING ALL ARTISTS (Apply by February 9!) OCCA seeks local artists interested in becoming teaching artists! The upcoming 2026 TAP (Teaching Artist Preparation) Program provides tools and paid training to help develop artists' abilities as instructors. Learn more at coastarts.org/events/tap26
Have you stopped by yet to view "Harvested Color: From Garden to Garment" - featuring the fiber art of Randi Stevens? Part of Fiber Fest 2026, this exhibit runs through February 28, 2026. Gallery admission is free! Learn more at coastarts.org/events/ffharvested
February 4, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Have you stopped by yet to view "Harvested Color: From Garden to Garment" - featuring the fiber art of Randi Stevens? Part of Fiber Fest 2026, this exhibit runs through February 28, 2026. Gallery admission is free! Learn more at coastarts.org/events/ffharvested
Fiber Fest - on now! Meet the artists: Kathe Todd-Hooker will be at the VAC on Friday, February 6th. Shirley Cunningham will give an artist talk on February 13th from 1-3pm in the Runyan Gallery. Learn more at coastarts.org/events/fiber-fest
[Special thanks to Jeremy Burke for this photography]
[Special thanks to Jeremy Burke for this photography]
February 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Fiber Fest - on now! Meet the artists: Kathe Todd-Hooker will be at the VAC on Friday, February 6th. Shirley Cunningham will give an artist talk on February 13th from 1-3pm in the Runyan Gallery. Learn more at coastarts.org/events/fiber-fest
[Special thanks to Jeremy Burke for this photography]
[Special thanks to Jeremy Burke for this photography]
THIS SATURDAY: OCCA invites you to an afternoon of reflection and revelry @ the PAC on Saturday, February 7th! First, at 3pm, join us for our annual meeting, then, at 4:30pm, it's "Party-Gras!" Enjoy food, drinks, live music, and art-making. We hope to see you there!
February 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM
THIS SATURDAY: OCCA invites you to an afternoon of reflection and revelry @ the PAC on Saturday, February 7th! First, at 3pm, join us for our annual meeting, then, at 4:30pm, it's "Party-Gras!" Enjoy food, drinks, live music, and art-making. We hope to see you there!
What's on at the PAC?
coastarts.org/pac
coastarts.org/pac
February 2, 2026 at 5:05 PM
What's on at the PAC?
coastarts.org/pac
coastarts.org/pac
What's on at the VAC?
Visit tinyurl.com/whatsonvac
Visit tinyurl.com/whatsonvac
February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
What's on at the VAC?
Visit tinyurl.com/whatsonvac
Visit tinyurl.com/whatsonvac
THIS FRIDAY: February 6th at 7pm, world-famous Brazilian singer-songwriter CARO PIEROTTO brings her signature Bossa Nova and Samba Chic to the Oregon Coast in a one-night-only live concert event at Newport Performing Arts Center. Learn more or select your seats now at coastarts.org/events/caro-live
February 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM
THIS FRIDAY: February 6th at 7pm, world-famous Brazilian singer-songwriter CARO PIEROTTO brings her signature Bossa Nova and Samba Chic to the Oregon Coast in a one-night-only live concert event at Newport Performing Arts Center. Learn more or select your seats now at coastarts.org/events/caro-live
This year for Black History Month, we're spotlighting Gordon Parks (1912-2006), who famously called his camera his "choice of weapons," using it to confront poverty, racism, and social injustice. We celebrate his artistry, vision, courage, and the doors he opened for generations of artists to come.
February 1, 2026 at 1:05 PM
This year for Black History Month, we're spotlighting Gordon Parks (1912-2006), who famously called his camera his "choice of weapons," using it to confront poverty, racism, and social injustice. We celebrate his artistry, vision, courage, and the doors he opened for generations of artists to come.
OCCA seeks local artists interested in becoming teaching artists! The 2026 TAP (Teaching Artist Preparation) Program provides tools and paid training to help artists develop their abilities as instructors. Info session at the VAC this Tuesday, February 3rd at 5:30pm. coastarts.org/events/tap26
January 29, 2026 at 5:05 PM
OCCA seeks local artists interested in becoming teaching artists! The 2026 TAP (Teaching Artist Preparation) Program provides tools and paid training to help artists develop their abilities as instructors. Info session at the VAC this Tuesday, February 3rd at 5:30pm. coastarts.org/events/tap26
IN TWO WEEKS: On Thursday, February 12 @ 12pm, you're invited to HEAR HERE - a monthly discussion series at Newport Performing Arts Center. February's topic: A Naturalist's Approach to Noticing Nature. Learn more at coastarts.org/events/hh-nature
January 29, 2026 at 4:05 PM
IN TWO WEEKS: On Thursday, February 12 @ 12pm, you're invited to HEAR HERE - a monthly discussion series at Newport Performing Arts Center. February's topic: A Naturalist's Approach to Noticing Nature. Learn more at coastarts.org/events/hh-nature