“Hope Rising”: Oregon Coast Council for the Arts Announces 4th Annual Member Show – Artwork Drop-Offs Begin March 1st

NEWPORT, OR: Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA) is pleased to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual exhibition, the 2026 Member Show, on display in Newport Visual Arts Center’s Runyan Gallery from March 8th to May 3rd. This year’s showcase centers around a theme of “Hope Rising,” inviting the community to explore the resilience, beauty, and creative spirit of the Oregon Coast.

Now in its fourth year, the Member Show has become a cornerstone of the regional arts calendar, celebrating the immense talent within OCCA’s membership. This year’s theme, “Hope Rising,” serves as a creative call to action; participating artists are encouraged to incorporate the vibrant palettes of a coastal sunrise and/or themes of optimism and renewal into their work.