Our Events

Gallery Events & Happenings

We invite you to join us monthly at any of our activites. Our gallery is right in the heart of Carlsbad, CA, inside the CB Village Faire Plaza. We provide a new art exhibition monthly.

EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

SOON In the Gallery and at the Escondido Art Partnership Gallery

At the Gallery on MAR 1 and at the MARCH at the “Panache Art Auction at the Escondido Art Partnership Gallery. Win the opportunity to get a gift certificate to select another one of the eggs at the NCAGallery too!! Artful hand painted eggs will be up for sale by our artists in the Gallery on March 1. Join us at the Gallery as we support our Inspire Youth Exhibition coming in October. and provide awards for youth in our Youth Exhibition as seen below. It’s a real show stopper of young talent.

OPEN NOW FOR APPLICATIONS: INSPIRE YOUTH EXHIBITION. JOIN US AND BE INSPIRED! 28th Annual, COAL | NCAG invites kids and teens from all over San Diego to display their talents and get involved with our community gallery. We celebrate San Diego Counties, young artists, grades 1st through 12th, for their creativity and skill sets.. Tell others about this opportunity—it’s for any young person who loves art! Students can apply now here, view the 2024 exhibit.

MAR 2, NEW EXHIBITION. ANNAUL MEMBERS AWARDS SHOW. Open to the public. Timeless Treasures, new exhibition. Reception on MAR7, 3-5pm, Come visit the artists.

MAR 5, 2026, DEMO & EXPRESSIONS: Returns with Kieko Tanabe sharing the experience of using watercolors to develop your artwork. 1:30 – 3:15 pm .

Classes are free and supplies are provided (acrylic). Located at the Pine Avenue Community Center and sponsored in part by the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Department.  Paint along using the knowledge learned. Reserve your seat and supplies today!

The 2nd Wednesday of every month, 5pm-6pm. Open to the public. Come meet Marjorie Weaver our “featured artist”. Share in her journey, passion and love for art, and why she is so thrilled to share. This will also be live streamed. Joiun us

Every Saturday, 9 am-3 pm, and Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm. Seeking artist, exhibitors, and art organizations seeking space to sell ar on the weekends. You can learn, and sign up to join us here.

APR 11, Saturday, 5-7pm. DEMO & EXPRESSIONS. A practical, approachable class designed to help artists confidently talk about their work, connect with buyers, and navigate gallery sales without pressure. Learn how to share your story, understand collectors, and build authentic relationships that support your art practice. Register today here

Visit Our Interactive Mural: The “Colors of Carlsbad” is one of the most fun interactive murals in the city. It was sponsored in part by the SIMA Management Corp. and painted by the artists of the North Coastal Art Gallery. Stop in, smile, take a photo with “Tom” the octopus, and enjoy your memories of Carlsbad.
We always invite the public to stop in to see our latest creations. Take a photo with your loved one, and simply smile!
Visit Our Mural: The “Twin Inns“ is one of the best in the city and located on the top parking lot across from Gonzo. it was sponsored in part by the SIMA Management Corp., and painted by the 3 artists of the North Coastal Art Gallery. It is beautiful. Enjoy your memories of Carlsbad.

Catch a wave of info in time to enjoy it.... Now available to the public is our monthly E-Newsletter. This specifically highlights our upcoming events, programs that interest our advocates and supporters. Sign up to receive it here.