
North Coastal Art Gallery Mission
To promote art education and cultural appreciation in the community, by providing an experience for adults and youth artists alike, that will empower creativity for a lifetime. We are a volunteer-based organization that relies on its Membership to support the day-to-day operations of the North Coastal Art Gallery, Members are important to us as we appreciate the valuable time they offer in support of the arts.
History of North Coastal Art Gallery and Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League
The North Coastal Art Gallery is managed by the (COAL), Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League which is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, that was formed in August 1951, by a group of 5 emerging and established artists who lived in the Carlsbad and Oceanside area. The mission is to promote art education and cultural appreciation in the community. COAL is a tax-exempt organization whose primary purpose is to serve the public.
2022-2024
Board of Directors
President
Cheryl Ehlers, ncagpresident@gmail.com
Vice President
Open
Secretary
Linda DiRosa
Treasurer
Interim, Gertrude Lewis
Membership
Scott Bruckner, scottbruckner1@gmail.com
Director of Gallery Operations
Interim, Gertrude Lewis
Director of Art on the Green
Ann Hurd
Director of Programs
Interim, Karen Crowell
Director of Award / Youth Programs
Diane Adams
Director of Publicity
Open
Thank you to all the Supporting Committee Chairs
Monthly Show
Mary Lou Owen, Lou Kasza, Deb Capetz
Art Installation
Phaya Gifford
Hospitality
Abbey Chamberlain
Featured Artists
Lorraine Cote
Judges/Demonstrations
Nancy West
Treasurer’s Assistant
Judy Richardson
Webmaster
Galina Marcus
Brushmark Newsletter
Cindy Fatica
Social Media
Stephanie Fielden