Carlsbad Oceanside Art League Mission
Founded with a commitment to enriching the community through the arts, our mission is to promote art education, foster cultural appreciation, and provide meaningful opportunities for artists of all backgrounds. We are dedicated to supporting artist in the community by offering art enrichment programs, accessible spaces to create and exhibit their work, and resources that help them develop and grow to be notable for their specific talents. By connecting artists with diverse communities, we strive to inspire creativity, celebrate cultural expression, and empower individuals to realize their artistic dreams.
We are a driven volunteer-based Membership, and appreciate their valuable time in support of the North Coastal Art Gallery.
History of North Coastal Art Gallery and Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League
The North Coastal Art Gallery is managed by the Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League (COAL), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in August 1951. Its roots date back to 1949, when five emerging and established artists from the Carlsbad and Oceanside area formed an independent artist group.
From the beginning, COAL sought to share its members’ art with the community and build a reputation as a trusted organization serving the region. The League’s founders believed that community outreach could both elevate local artists and help emerging artists understand the value of engaging with the public. Through outreach programs and collaborations with community organizations and artists, COAL continues to pursue that vision today.
COAL Board of Directors & Commitees
2026 – 2028
2026-2028 Board of Directors
President: Susan Bell, ncagpresident@gmail.com
Vice President: (Open)
Parliamentarian: Cheryl Ehlers
Secretary: (OPEN) Rachel Furnberg
Treasurer: Carolyn Alkire
Director of Membership: (OPEN) Interim, Cheryl Ehlers northcoastalartgallery@gmail.com
Assistant Director of Membership: (OPEN)
Director of Gallery Operations: Karen Johnson
Director of Programs: Julie Brooks, Art on the Green, Exhibits and Displays. Juliebrooksclay@gmail.com , Co-Director of Programs: (OPEN)
We Appreciation Our Supporting Committees
Monthly Show Chair: Robert Koch
Monthly Show Team: Coordinators: Joe Gass, Marleen DuBona, assistants.
Monthly Show Take-in Crew: Karen Burnstein, Bob Koch, George Garcia, John Olvaney, Jaynce Knight, Susan Bell, Cheryl Ehlers, Karen Johnson, Betty Anne Kruetzinger, and many, many others.
Art Installation Coordinator: Jarvis Beeler. Team members: Jean Kelleher, Bill Anderson, Dylan Miller, Susan Bell, Cheryl Ehlers. Scott Bruckner. Positions are open to learn gallery curating, and to assist.
Award/Ribbon Coordinator: Nancy Hackamack
Jobs Coordinator: Karen Johnson
We Appreciate Our Supporting Committees
Judges/Demonstrations: Judge Coordinator: Cappie Geis, Demo Coordinator: Sharon Commins @ smcommins@outlook.com
Our videographer: Mark Watkins.
Reception Hospitality: Karen Johnson
Sunshine Hospitality: Judy Richardson
Historian: (OPEN)
Calendar: Ellen Cramer, COALCALENDAR@gmail.com
Webmaster: Jen Powell, Cheryl Ehlers
Brushmark Newsletter: Cindy Fatica mailto:clfatica@gmail.com
Baffle and Youth Art Coordinator: Charcee Colosia, charlotte.charcee@gmail.com
Jewelry/3D Coordinator/Pedestals: Lisa Farin & Julie Brooks, Juliebrooksclay@gmail.com
Social Media Coordinator, Instagram: (Open). Contact Juie Brooks or Cheryl Ehlers
Facebook, Instagram: Katinka Clementsmith, Julie Brooks, Cheryl Ehlers, Ira Cosmos. Events Calendar Posting, (Open) We need several volunteers
Cards: Nancy Hackamack
Shrink wraps: Cheryl Ehlers/Charcee Colosia
Gallery Maintenance, Gregg Sindici
We thank our many dedicated volunteers and patrons who fill our existing vacancies. It takes teams to manage our gallery at our level of efficiency, and their time is very much appreciated.
Contact Us
300 Carlsbad Village Dr., Suite 101 | Carlsbad CA, | 92008 (Inside the Carlsbad Village Shopping Center)
The COAL Bylaws governing the non-profit legal operations are available by request, and by appointment at the Gallery in the presence of a Director.