Welcome to the North Coastal Art Gallery, Carlsbad, CA

We Are Dedicated to the Arts Community

VOTING IS OPEN! Vote for us for the “best decorated window” in the Village Contest Today. Voting ends on DEC 15th. Visit us ~ Use the QRC scan or this link. Thank you and Happy holidays to your and yours.

Voted as one of the Best Art Galleries in North County, 2023 & 2025, and recognized as one of the most active non-profits offering local artists opportunities in our community.

NOW – A new exhibition runs until JAN 3, 2026
DEC 6, Small Image Show, Awards and 10% off. Art, artists, and free to the public.
Drop off an unwrapped toy through DEC 13, Make a difference in a child’s life, Bring it to the gallery.
DEC 7, fun the kids. Make and ornament free. Join us. Sponsored by SIMA Mgmt., and the Carlsbad Cultural Art Department.
JAN 14, 5-6pm. Come learn about our artist, Vivi Anderson, her enthusiasim, passion and purpose.
Starts January 8, 2026 – Free classes, supplies provided. Sponsored by the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Dept. Visit for morre details
For OCT 2026, Ages 1st – 12th grades. Free to join us. Apply here
All Year, Every SAT/SUN. Open to any artist or organization interested in selling their art. Apply here.
Membership is available all year long. Review the details here.
Become a volunteer. We are involved in numerous comminty events that might be fun for you throughout the year. Want to assist us? Sign up today
In celebration of Veterans Day, we hosted in collaboration with the Army & Nacy Academy, and many other organization, at an exhibition presented by 23 veteran artists. (Pictured Danny Salzhandler and Perry Spencer).
We have nothing but heart for art that brings out the best in people.
Visit our artists at the The Shoppes at Carlsbad, spca #142. All art is for sale
Monthly, want to know what is always happening with us? Sign up today
Since 1951