Welcome to the North Coastal Art Gallery, Carlsbad, CA

We Are Dedicated to the Arts Community

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

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

A new monthly exhibition January 2026. Stop in an visit us!
Open to the public, Come meet and talk to our Featured Monthly Artist ,JAN 14, 5-6pm. Casual atmosphere, to meet artist, Vivi Anderson, and hear her talks about her her inspirations, art, and passions.

A Coastal Experience. All Year, Every SAT/SUN. Open to any artist or art organization interested in selling art. Click image or apply here

Please contact Julie Brooks for more details.
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Starts February 5, 2026 – Free classes, supplies provided. “Color Theory” with Katinka Clementsmith. Sponsored by the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Dept. Click image or please register for seating and supplies. Visit for more details
Open now for OCT 2026, Ages 1st – 12th grades. Free to join us. Click image or Apply here
Membership is “open” all year long. Click image or review the details here.
Monthly, want to know what is always happening with us? Click image or Sign up today
Become a volunteer. We are involved in numerous community events that are fun throughout the year. Want to assist us?Click image or Sign up today
Jingles, was so much fun this December. We will be back in 2026.
In celebration of Veterans Day, Hosted in collaboration with the Army & Navy Academy, and many other organizations, 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, on the first floor. All art is for sale
Since 1951