Monthly Shows, Schedules, Programs, Gallery & More
View all dates and information by going to THINGS TO KNOW below.
APRIL RECEPTION AND DEMO with Susan Bell, Saturday, April 12, 3-5pm.
Peoples Choice and Best of Show – (hover over images to view)
APRIL SHOW: April 7 – MAY 5 Earthworks, and land formation art designs. Sorry, 2-D and 3-D wall Hanging are now filled.
Sculptures: Free-standing or pedestal are still accepted.
THINGS TO KNOW
NEW: For our artists. sell and demo at the receptions. Become a Featured Artist for the day. Advertising applies. See Box 4 below.
Membership Fees are now prorated. Apply anytime during the year. APPLICATION
It is the Member’s responsibility to follow the guide required to enter shows. All entries are to be completed via online. Payment by Paypal, credit card, or debit card. Please remember. Fees are not refundable.
- PLEASE READ THE MONTHLY SHOW INFORMATION BEFORE APPLYING.
- Important to know: If you experience issues entering art information, clear your cached browser history.
- NOTE: ***** New Take-in hours 9:30am – 1pm
- Monthly Show Application, to register: click here Register early the show may close when it reached capacity. (It is announced on the top of this page).
- Regular Monthly Shows: up to 4 entries. All art must not be less than 9″ and no larger than 60”, measured on the diagonal. (1 large piece of 50″- 60″ is accepted). Special shows may stipulate other requirements in the Prospectus.
- Know the wiring requirements located in Box 5: Gallery – Policies, Hosting, Calendar, Docs and Info.
- All art must be for sale, and presented professionally. Not using a frame? All edges must be painted and/or gallery wrapped, clean, with no cracks. If the art does not, it may be turned away with no refunds. Review Guidelines in Box 5.
- Know your diagonal and size to complete the application and payment information, respectively.
- Application Form Edits: Changes to entry form must be recevied within 24hrs of your show submission, date. Submit corrections to [email protected].
- Take-in: The Gallery accepts art from 9:30 am to 1 pm.
- Take-in exceptions: On rare occassions, if you need an early take-in, you must contact the Gallery Manager for prior approval. If it is not signed in, it will not be accepted for the show. Please contact Gertrude at [email protected]
- Sold Art from Members Shows: You can replace your art pieces with one of the same size free of addition cost. Please bring typed replacement labels. For Open Shows there is a fee for such replacement as noted in the Prospectus.
- Art Removal: This occurs at the next show next take-in, unless specified differently. We do not store leftover art in the gallery over 24 hours. Please consult the Annual Calendar above for these dates.
- HOSTING Calendar Link:. Member artists are required to host the gallery for one session (usually 3 hours) during each month in which they enter artworks. The Hosting Calendar is found at the link above. Submit selected dates and times to the Hosting Calendar chair at [email protected]. You will receive a notification of the accepted option. Please note: The hosting policy and sign up, can be found by reviewing Box 5: Gallery – Policies, Hosting, Calendar, Docs and Info.
- Use the 2025 Annual Calendar for all gallery dates/timelines and information on all our shows. Do not be left out! To be sure you enter as soon as the show opens mark your calendar ahead of time.( See above)
- Please Support your Peers: The receptions are important! Meet our new artists, and share your art with the public as well with each other. we encourage you to attend all of them!
- Reception donations are appreciated. Every dollar goes toward the food. purchases. Donate here. Wine is also appreciated.
- Reception: Helper Team Signup here and thank you!
Below are a glance at the updates of what is going for 2025. Open shows for all artists. Please review them and place them on your calendar so you do not miss any of them.
We are seeking volunteers to assist with these shows so please lend a hand, and reach out to us at [email protected]. Thank you.
You must have a Sellers Permit, (see info here) and, Contact Deb Capetz for details at [email protected]. More info to come!
Members to $25/$35 (1-day or 2-days)
Non-Members to $45/$75 (1-day or 2-days) Art is reviewed for acceptance.
This payment feature is available for payment on the day of only for Members and Non-Members. Art on the Green is an artist COAL program where you can exhibit and sell your artwork every weekend (Sat and/or Sun) at the Carlsbad Inn on the front lawn (weather permitting).
All the details are located on the tabs at the left.
- Refer to all the Index tabs on the left.
- Various Shows/Events: Coming in MAY, AUG, SEPT, DEC. View Box 2
- FREE Opportunities:
- Enter to Demo or Sell your art anytime, the front of the gallery.
- Or become a Featured artist during a reception
- Demo/Sell during a Reception here.
- View reception instructions here.
- To become a FA send bio, art photo or a photo of yourself be used in advertising to [email protected]
- Host your own reception. Contact Gertrude Lewis, Gallery Mgr.
- Cards/Shrinks.Holiday Sales and Ornaments – View Box 11
- Volunteering: Signup Application or use the Signup Tasks and Special Needs
- Become a Member: Apply here
The COAL/NCAG’s policies, procedures, and forms governing the Gallery management operations are listed below. Everything is at your fingertips and is intended to be used as a reference for the League’s current information required for being a Member. *Note: Information is updated regularly.
- Welcome letter (All Members’ information – SAVE)
- Art Show Rules, Guidelines, Categories (Learn the procedures)
- How to Prepare Your Art with the *New ProHanger Mounting Procedures
- Best of Show Winners (Winners are provided a $50 stipend)
- Monthly Show Winners
- Demos & Expressions & Demo Artists
- Volunteering (We need more of you)
- Gallery Hosts Substitutes, (Fee-Based)
- Hosting Calendar, Viewable only – (Not editable). Select any available date, and email your request to the Calendar Chair at [email protected] to obtain a confirmation. If you experience issues with incorrect times appearing on your phone, you will need to update your phone browser or add Google Chrome. It is a free download.
- Parking Permit – Signup These are directly issued/emailed to Hosts monthly. You can also use this link to obtain it again via the link.
- Card / Shrink-Wrap Guidelines
- Creating a Gallery Bio – Tips
- Instagram and Facebook: Contact [email protected] for submissions.
- Newsletter Advertising Policy
- Membership Brochure
The Gallery Manual of Procedures is also available onsite at the front desk for all Members referencing the above listed details.
Go to our Demos & Expression page to learn more about schedules and instructors. Sponsored in part by the Carlsbad Cultural Art Department. TIME: 1:45 PM – 3:15 PM. Doors open to register at 1:30 PM
Baffle availability 2025: Varies with 2-months, and some 1-month openings. Opening dates are posted in your newsletter, the Brushmark, Fees are not refundable.
It is the artists responsiblity to comply with all the guidelines.
Baffles will open for JUN/JUL on April 20th.
Regular fees are $90 for (2 )months,. Shows will close automatically when filled. Apply/Pay here. Fees are not refundable, baffles are not transferrable.
Baffles are closed for MAY until we get our entrants for the Inspire Youth Program. There may be some open space available, TBA on April 15th.
Regular fees are $45 for (1 )month,. Show will close automatically when filled. Apply/Pay here. Fees are not refundable, baffles are not transferrable.
BEFORE YOU APPLY: Review all the requirements below.
- Baffle Guidelines and Instructions. (Print/save)
- Art Show Rules, Guidelines, Categories (review specifically the Categories for labeling purposes).
- No glass on framed artwork is permitted. We move the Baffles.
- Weight must not exceed 1.5 lbs per piece, up to 6 pieces at 1.5 lbs at this weight, or more if lighter weighted pieces. Do not over crowd the panels.
- Artwork: Must be a variety of works over 50% originals versus giclees or prints. The gicless or prints must not dominate the baffle space in quantity.
- Take-in and removal Baffle schedules: The schedules, dates and time. are firm. Please make arrangements for someone else to manage it for you if you are unable to do so. The schedule infomration is emailed three weeks before.
- AFTER YOU APPLY: You must process the following:
- Your Artist Waiver/Agreement : Please email the copy you receive immediately to the Chair. If it is not received. your are not qualified to hang your art until it is received.
- Send the copy of your signed agreement (received via a email) to the Baffle Coordinator at: [email protected]. (Do not send parcel post ). Get someone to assist you if need be.
- Rotation Schedule: Sent via email, with a Schedule. All outgoing art must be removed by 5pm or it will be stored offsite for a fee of $10.
- Hosting: Calendar all of your Hosting dates immediately with the [email protected]. Hosting Calendar link here.
- Read/save all your emails. Questions: contact the Baffle Coordinator, Charcee Colosia for questions at [email protected].
You have an opportunity to participate in a juried process to secure a (2-month term) or more in our jewelry cases, when available. Fees are $42 for 2-months. Fees are non-refundable or transferrable.. Contact our Coordinator, Julie Brooks for further details at [email protected].
You are required to be a paid Member.
Space is limited. New Jewelers/3D Tower/Pedestal artists Apply/Pay here. Towers: Fee-based $42 for 2 months. Enter carefully.
Review the Jewelers/3D/Pedestal Instructions, and then email to above. If accepted, you will be redirected to pay, and enter your application to secure your placement.
3D Towers: 15”w x 11.5”d X 15” h, load weight bearing 5 lbs, enclosed with a glass shelf. Please protect any bases that might scratch the glass with felt, cork or other media.
Schedule you’re Hosting: Calendar Link. and send selction the [email protected]
You have an opportunity to participate in a juried process to secure a (2-month term) for placement on one of three available columns, 14″x14″ with a 12″x12″. acrylic shielded base, load weight bearing 60lbs maximum. (Pedestal rentals are not aviailable in the months of August or September due to the Open Shows. Contact the Coordinator, Julie Brooks for further details at [email protected].
Fees are $42 for 2-months. Fees are non-refundable or transferrable.
Space is limited for use of the pedestals, (one pedestal per artist). If accepted you will be redirected here to pay and enter your application details. Space is limited so act now Apply/Pay here. Fee-based, $31 for 2 months. Fees are not refundable, so enter carefully, and your location is not transferable.
Pedestals: 14wx14x with a 12wx12x acrylic pad. Please protect your bases with feltpads or bumper on the bottom to diasplay (Art scratches the acrylic)
Schedule you’re Hosting date. Calendar Link here and send to [email protected].
Become a Gallery artist on our website ARTIST PAGE
APPLY Here: The Application is specific to the details required to process.
As a current member of the Carlsbad Oceanside Art League (COAL), you are registering to have your artist page displayed on the COAL/NCAG website. You must include the following:
- A high-reso photo of yourself not over 2 mg.
- An Artist Statement and/or Bio as filled out below
- Upload 6 high-reso photos of your artwork, not over 2 mg each
- Acknowledge the Waiver to Hold Harmless the COAL/NCAG for any works that are copied from the website without your permission.
- A registration fee of $45.00 is payable on this application.
- Updates to your artist page are $5.00 each to help defray our website’s monthly hosting costs.
Please allow 7 days to complete the process and get your page up and running.