OCTOBER 1, 2026

"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see". - Edgar Degas

Dear Members -

We've simplified & reorganized the Brushmark. You'll find all the details of upcoming events, with easy click-on links, catchy images and fewer words.

AT THE GALLERY

September Visitors 1065

• Wonderful news - the backordered part arrived and the air conditioner is fixed! Thank you everyone for your patience during our hot humid spell without AC. See directions on the desk for current requirements regarding the gallery door and fans.

• Busy end of this week in the Gallery with lots of foot traffic. Friday & Saturday - art removal for the Abstract Show; Saturday is Youth Show take-in & Baffle install & Monday is take-in for the Oct Show.

• Did you know you can sell your art at the Nov 1 Carlsbad Street Fair (without an exhibitor fee) if you volunteer to man the Gallery Booth & promote the Gallery. See below for the details.

• Remember to pick-up your sales receipts for prior month's sales the next time your are in the Gallery.

• We have some key Gallery management positions to fill. Please review the details below under Vacant Volunteer Positions.

Contact Gallery Manager, Karen Johnson @ (760) 580-9313 by phone or text for your questions about all gallery functions. For credit card machine issues contact Cheryl Ehlers @ (760) 519-1551. For Calendar issues contact Ellen Cramer

ONLY A FEW DAYS REMAINING - NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 4

Art Removal Abstract Show,

Oct 2/3, 11am-5pm

Congratulations to all Award Winners! View Awards Here

BEST OF SHOW

JEN POWELL

"Giant Labradorite", Mixed Media

THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE & SO MANY COMING EVENTS - SIGN-UP NOW

INSPIRE YOUTH EXHIBITION

Oct 3-31, 2026

• Art Drop Off: Oct 3, 11AM – 1PM
• Art Pick Up: Oct. 31, 11am – 5pm
• Awards Reception: Oct 10, 3-5pm

Baffle Installation - Oct 3 - 9AM - 8PM



Baffle Art Removal - Oct 31 - 9AM - 8PM (Carlsbad Street Fair is Nov 1 and there will be no parking, and we are not able to store any of your artwork. 

Applications open Oct 15 for Nov/Dec (2 mos). Click here Take-In Nov 5, 11AM-5PM, Removal Jan 2, 2027.

Sip n Paint with CharCee Colosia

Watercolor

October 9, 5PM-7PM, @ the Gallery



Limited Seating, Sign-up Here



Seeking Mini artworks

Starting Now. The details/instructions are within the application to review and print.

No Deadline, ongoing until filled.

Sign-Up Here Now

Happy Halloween @ The Gallery

Come and enjoy the fun and excitement. Get your chances on the Haunted House. Volunteers are needed to help on Halloween, October 31 for trick or treating at the plaza.



Please Contact Cheryl



We are seeking donations of candy for our Trick or Treaters. We usually have over 500 Trick or Treaters. Please leave your candy donations in the back room before Halloween. Thanks.

CARLSBAD STREET FAIR - Nov 1. Sell your art from our booth at the Carlsbad Street Fair. No entry fee but you must man our booth. You will need to be there from 7AM - 4 PM and bring and hang your own artwork in the booth. (The Gallery will forfeit it's spot if we can't get someone to work our booth). If interested Contact Cheryl @ northcoastalartgallery@gmail.com



Get your ornaments and holiday cards ready.

Holiday decorations & the tree will go up Nov 1.

Bring in beginning Nov 1. When filled you will have to hold off until there is room.

Review Holiday Ornament Policies (Item 11) on Members Info page.

For Holiday Cards you must sign-up in advance Here Text Nancy Hacamack (435) 512-4304 for questions about cards.

Take-In: Nov 2, 9:30AM-12:30PM*

Enter Here - Deadline Oct 30 @ noon

Nov, 2026 Demo - None

Nov Reception - None

Art Removal: Nov 27 (art must be out - Holiday Bazaar is Nov 28



Instagram 101 - Don't Miss It

A great way to market your art, increase your sales & all while promoting the Gallery. A win-win for you & the Gallery!

And its free - members only.

Nov 9, 9AM-11AM @ the Gallery.

Sign-up here. Questions - Click Here

VOLUNTEER THANK YOU RECEPTION

Join us at the Volunteer Thank You Reception. Nov 10, 2 - 4PM,

Sign up here. More details to come.

Event: November 11, 2026, 11am

Veterans Parade/Flyover: 11am - 12pm

Reception and Art Exhibition to follow

Art is for exhibition purposes only.  

Open Call - all US Veterans including COAL members.

Join us at the 2026 Veteran Art Exhibition Celebration!

 Let's celebrate creativity together!

Joined by artists from Army and Navy Academy, Posts for Peace and Justice, VetArt.org, San Diego Veterans Coalition, Art for Veterans, and all the veterans, and service families.

More details (including delivery & pick-up dates) TBA.

Click Here for Prospectus & to Enter

Deadline to submit is November 1, 2026 @ noon

Holiday Bazaar, NOV 28, 2026.

 LAST CALL TO ARTISTS.

11am-2pm (Inside) FILLED  

3pm-8pm (Inside) 5 Spots Left

3pm-8pm (Outside) 5 Spots left

Please sign up  now as we are finalizing the arrangement for the Holidays Signup

Open Annual Small Image Show –

Holiday Treasurers



Nov 29, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027

Deadline to enter - November 22

(Not Juried, no photos).

Judge - Buffy Kaufman.

Click Here for Prospectus and to Enter

Inside Look- Next time - JAN 2027 -

Apply to be the Featured Artist -

Apply Here

VACANT VOLUNTEER POSITIONS - WE NEED YOU

Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers! We couldn't run the Gallery without you. You may not always see them - they might be in the back room, behind a desk or at a computer. But everyone is critical to our operations. Thank you all!!! Below is a list of vacant positions. We need you - ASAP!

• Membership Director (this is a Board & management position). Contact Susan Bell to apply.
• Assistant Membership Director - will assist the membership director and reach out to all new members to assist in their introduction to the Gallery and their responsibilities as gallery members.
• Secretary (this is a Board position filled by interim secretary through the end of 2026) Contact Susan Bell to apply.
• Publicity Chair, Publicity assistants,
• Assistant Programs Manager – monthly and as needed
• Assistant Director of Publicity – as needed
• Assistant Shrink Wrap Coordinator Monthly
• Art Share Coordinator (art share events postponed until position is filled).
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Contact Karen for all non- Board positions if you can help.

Art on the Green - Open to All Artists and Art Organizations

Join us each weekend "on the green".

Art on the Green now has a new direct application link. Also, new updates you requested, checkout on the website. Easy signup Here. Sign up opens on Mondays 8am and closes on Fridays by 6pm.

Questions, please contact Julie Brooks

Congratulations to

Mary Lou Owen on her recognition with a featured article in Women United Art Magazine.

Misc Supplies For Sale

• Used in very good condition, Logan mat cutter listed on Blick for $196.99 for sale at $75.00 or best offer. 
• Small to large used frames. 
• New canvases and smaller sized boards.
• Used Soldering Gun and assorted used tools.

Contact: Nancy Jo Klaphaak

Phone:626 482 9992

Email: nkarte@aol.com

For Sale

Fletcher framers point shooter.

Rebuilt to like-new condition. Originally sold new for $90+.

Ready for a new owner at $50.

Contact: Tim Pratt

Phone: (760)715-5156

Email: TimWPratt@gmail.com

Members, do you have art supplies you want to sell or find a new home for? Let us know and we will post in Brushmark. Provide a description of your items and your contact info and email us with the details. Courtesy postings available for NCAG/COAL members only.

Who To Call for Help

President, Susan Bell, Text only please to (760) 405-3199 or

Email to: ncagpresident@gmail.com

• Management issues or ideas are always welcome.

Gallery Manager, Karen Johnson, click to contact Karen or call her at 760-580-9313

• Opening the Gallery
• Any Gallery Issues, she will refer you directly to the proper person who can help you
• Jobs Coordinator, she will be contacting you to fill open positions we have/need to run the gallery business. It takes a village as we are only managed by volunteers. Every little bit helps you can offer. We all can do that right?

Director of Programs, Julie Brooks, click to contact Julie

• Demo & Expression Programs
• Art on the Green
• Jewelry / Towers - contact Day of coordinator, Lisa Farin

• Director of Membership - Open - Apply Here

Baffles Coordinator, Charcee Colosia, click to contact Charcee

Apply Here

Demo Coordinator, Sharon Commins. Click to contact Sharon

Jewelry Towers & Sculpture Space Rentals - Jewelers - we still have space for three. See tab 8 on Members Info Page Contact Lisa Farin for questions.

PLEASE SEND US YOUR NEWS

Members, we post announcements of your artworks on the Gallery FB and Insta pages. Be sure to watch the Gallery FB and Insta pages for posts about you! Give us a "like". Provide us your info here. for use on our Social Media and see your visibility grow.



Do you have news of your upcoming exhibits, awards, etc. you'd like in Brushmark? Please send all the details in a format ready to be published along with any photos to Cindy. It will be published in the next Brushmark that comes out after receipt of your submission.

COAL Membership

We accept artists all year long,



Renew or signup here at tjhis page BECOME A MEMBER

Refer us to a friend..

Questions: Click Here

Did We Miss Something? Parking Issues?

Please check the website. All information is listed on our website under Members Info here.

• Get your Parking squared away & view the Hosting Calendar: Easy to find along with the revised Substitute Host Lists and all the Gallery Information.

To contact the Brushmark Editor, email Cindy Fatica

Gallery Hours

11-5pm Daily - January - March 31, 2027

Extended Hours beginning April 1, 2027