Judith M. L. Hansen: The Coos Art Museum Offers a Variety of Art Education Courses

• For youth and adults seeking local, hands-on education in the visual arts, the Coos Art Museum in Oregon provides many engaging classes.

Art classes are offered on topics such as drawing and printmaking for elementary and junior high school students in specific grade levels.

• High school and adult students can enroll in art courses for a range of abilities and interests, such as the Advanced Watercolor Workshop or Open Acrylics.

In addition to enjoying art courses at the museum, youth and adults learn about the arts in the Pacific Northwest by participating in tours of the Museum.

• The Coos Art Museum features both group exhibitions and solo exhibitions by Oregon artists.

The permanent collection at the museum includes many types of art forms, including collages, etchings, photography, and watercolors. The museum is located along the southern coast in Coos Bay.

•About the Author: An arts and humanities enthusiast, Judith M. L. Hansen is an accomplished community college administrator.

She served as Secretary of the Coos Art Museum Board from 2008 to 2009. Dr. Judith Hansen earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology, a Master of Science in Counselor Education, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education from Iowa State University.