Welcome to the North Coastal Art Gallery, Carlsbad, CA

We Are Dedicated to the Arts Community

We always have a lot going on Monthly, so scroll through and read about how we engage with the community and artists, and what we can offer you.

This year marks 75 years of community in the arts—a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and the people who made it all possible. Art thrives when a community comes together, and we’re proud to be part of that story.

CALL FOR ARTISTS- JOIN US on June 19, -9-4pm, at a FREE public demo and selling event filled with Ceramic and pottery demonstrations. Free on Sunday at the Carlsbad Inn and Beach Resort. This event is sponsored by Laguna Clay Company and Free Form Clay, No entry fees required. Hurry Deadline is July 1st. Space is limited, so you can register here, or by clicking on image.

FREE and Open to the public. 17th Century Dutch Painters. Includes  Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals, and Cuyp, and Velde, Exciting!
JULY 19, 1:30pm – 3:30pm @ the Gallery. Come learn about the history of Western Art with Douglas, Barker, MA, Art History lecturer. Space is limited so sign up today.
Apply: by July 3rd

Come celebrate at a new Members EXHIBITION

JULY 6
JOIN US as our artists present new original art, Something for everybody! Our shows are important to the public, so don’t delay!

RECEPTION: July 11, 3-5pm
Members Apply TODAY or by July 3rd

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Celebrate our 75 years in the arts this year. artwork. Sign up today.
Apply: by July 23rd
CALL FOR ARTISTS to share a coastal experience. All year, every SAT/SUN. Open to any artist or art organization interested in selling art. Click image or apply in this page here Coordinator: Julie Brooks

CALL FOR ARTISTS: JULY 12, Join us at the Village Faire and sell you artwork. Open to any artist. Sign up today. All artists are welcome, space is limited so don’t delay.

Deadline to apply is July 1 online above.

JULY 1, 5-6pm. Members, Join us at the gallery and talk about your artwork. Share your process and enjoy the creative process. All artists are welcome to share.

July 8, Open to Members and the public. Inside Look with Lorraine Striby, Author, publisher, artist. Every second Wednesday of the Month 5pm-6pm @ the Gallery. Learn about our gallery artists and enjoy their journey into art. Sign up here.

July 23, Flicks at the Fountain with a FREE movie night, and the Madd Hatters. Enjoy a Free community time in the Carlsbad Village and have some fun with the family. Sponsored by the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Village Association.

Veteran Artists, Danny Salzhandler and Perry Spencer

CALL FOR VETERAN ARTISTS NOW. Every year In celebration of Veterans Day, Hosted in collaboration with the Army & Navy Academy, and many other organizations, at an exhibition for veteran artists. (Pictured artists, Danny Salzhandler and Perry Spencer). For interest in joining us, please Email Cheryl Ehlers, artbuzz1@gmail.com

FREE for family and kids a Holiday with the kids Dec 6, 2026 at the Carlsbad Village plaza, sponsored by the Carlsbad Rotary Club and SIMA.

Call for youth artists. INSPIRE a Youth Art Exhibition for age groups 1st – 12th grades. Free to apply and you get to enjoy hanging artwork in our gallery during the month of OCT 1 . A great awards, ribbons and certificates at a reception. SCAN Code above or apply online from here.

NOV 28 MembersJOIN US at the Gallery for fun, music and art of all kinds. Meet artists and enjoy the public and festivities, holiday treats Free for the public. Members sign up early , space is limited. Signup here.

We have nothing but heart for art. It brings out the best in all of us. Stop in 7 days a week and smell the flowers too!

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Since 1951