Demo & Expression: Monthly Live Demonstrations by Professional Artists

One Thursday a month, COAL hosts an off-site live demonstration with selected professional artists at an off-site live demonstration of their media and/or techniques. The demo events are FREE, and donations are accepted in support of the program. Program sponsored in part by the City of Carlsbad Cultural Art Grant and the COAL.

  • Location: Pine Avenue Community Center, Carlsbad 329 Harding Street, Carlsbad CA 92008
  • Time: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
  • For more information on the facility, hours call (442) 339-5022
  • For more information on the program contact the gallery at 760-434-8497
  • For details contact the Demo Sharis, Nancy Atherton West or Lorraine Marie Cote @ [email protected]
  • To secure your painting table please RSVP today.

May – October Schedule

June 8: Richard Hawk – Co-creation with the forces of the universe  – in the remarkable oxidation of copper, than the traditional medium of oil, blending the human voice with the infinite, a memorizing combination.

RSVP today to join us!

2023 Live Artists Demo Schedule

  • January 5: Drew Bandish, Watercolor, Thank you Drew for a wonderful Demo!
  • February 9: Mark Fehlman, Oil, Thank you, Mark, it was a wonderfully attended and fun Demo!
  • March 9: Lisa Skelly, Pastels, A special shout-out of gratitude for a great Demo, and your gifts to the Gallery!
  • April 6: Terry d. Chacon, Oil
  • May 4: Lisa McDill, Oil
  • June 8: Richard Hawk, Oil, Mixed Media
  • July 6: Danny Gregio | Judge for 71st Fine Art Open Annual: Cathy Carey
  • August 10: In-Gallery “Paint Along” with Lorraine Cote, an Award-winning artist
  • September 7: Dana Levin
  • October 5: TBA
  • November 9: No Demo, Happy Holidays!
  • December: No Demo, Happy Holidays!