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 artists by offering art enrichment programs, accessible spaces to create and exhibit their work, and resources that help them develop their 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 (COAL), Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League, which is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, established in August 1951, by a group of 5 emerging, dedicated, and established artists who lived in the Carlsbad and Oceanside area.
COAL Board of Directors & Commitees
2024 – 2026
2026-2028 Board of Directors
President: Susan Bell, ncagpresident@gmail.com
Vice President: (Open)
Parliamentarian: Cheryl Ehlers, northcoastalartgallery@gmail.com
Secretary: Rachel Furnberg
Treasurer: Carolyn Alkire
Director of Membership: Scott Bruckner, COALMEMBERSHIP1@gmail.com
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. 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 Ehlers
Brushmark Newsletter: Cindy Fatica mailto:clfatica@gmail.com
Baffle and Youth Art Coordinator: Charcee Colosia, charlotte.charcee@gmail.com
Jewelry/3D Coordinator/Pedestals: Julie Brooks, Juliebrooksclay@gmail.com
Social Media Coordinator, Instagram: (Open). Contact Juie Brooks or Cheryl Ehlers
Facebook, Instagram: Katinka Clementsmith, Julie Brooks, Cheryl Ehlers, Lisa Farin, 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.