NCAG GALLERY: SEPT 1, 2026 Brushmark Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 BRUSHMARK

President's Message

Dear Members

Art has a special power to bring people together and brighten our world. Your creativity brings joy and inspiration to those around us.

Sharing your art (whether through gallery exhibits or volunteering at one of our community events, like MADD Hatters, builds a stronger, happier community. Volunteering brings joy to others and, in turn, yourself. It’s a great way to meet fellow artists and make new friends in the community.

A single painting, a piece of jewelry or a sculpture can change someone's day for the better and bring a smile to their face. Let’s step out and share our love of art with the community. Whether through a gallery show, art on the green or your volunteer service at a community event like MADD Hatters; your voice matters.

Check out all our upcoming opportunities, below, for you to share your love of art. I urge you to sign-up. And be sure and come into the gallery to enjoy the Abstract Show and reception.

Best wishes,

Susan Bell

Events, Deadlines and More . . . We thrive with your participation

Click for Annual Calendar

Sept 1, 2026, last day to sign-up for Inspire Youth Exhibition. Here

Sept 4/5, 2026 - Art Removal 75th Annual Open Show, 9AM-5PM

Sept 6, 2026 - Take-in Abstract Open Show 9:30AM-1PM

Sept 9, 2026 - Inside Look:5pm-6pm, featured artist, Peggy Hinaekian.

No Sept Demo

Sept 12, 2026 Abstract Show Awards Reception, 3PM-5PM

Sept 19, 2026 - Volunteers Needed, Madd Hatters, 8AM-1PM, Sign Up

Sept 26 - Applications open for next Baffle period Oct 1- Nov 3 (1 month), Here

Sept 30, 2026 - Deadline to enter Oct Show

Oct 3rd - Art Removal Abstract Show, 11am-5pm

Oct 3, 2026 - Take-in Youth Show, 10AM-1PM

Oct 5, 2026 - Take-in Oct Show (regular monthly members show) 9:30AM-12:30PM (note new end time subject to BOD approval)

Oct 14, 2026 Inside Look- 5pm-6pm, Contact Cheryl

Oct 9, 2026 - Sip n’ Paint with Charcee Colosia, 5-7pm @ The Gallery

Oct 10, 2026 - Reception - Awards Youth Shows, 3PM-5PM

Oct 31, 2026; Volunteer needed for Halloween @ the Gallery; Contact Cheryl

Nov 1/2, 2026 - Art removal Youth Show, 10am-1pm

Nov 2, 2026 - Art removal Oct Show - members

Nov 11, 2026 Volunteer Reception, RSVP HERE

Now Open: November 28 - COAL Holiday Bazaar Applications, limited spaces, so sign up soon, Here.

PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS:

Penny Kachuck, photography; Tara Terpening, photography; Justine Wenman, Oil

AT THE GALLERY

NOTE: Effective August 1 new emails to make a note of

To contact Susan Bell, ncagpresident@gmail.com

To contact Cheryl Ehlers, northcoastalartgallery@gmail.com

From Gallery Manager, Karen Johnson.

Contact Karen Johnson @ (760) 580-9313 by phone or text for your questions about all gallery functions. For Calendar issues contact Ellen Cramer

August Visitors: 2015

Hosts, please remember to call Karen when you arrive and open up.

Credit card machine: If for any reason the credit card machine doesn't work for you, simply use a cellphone, to scan the gallery QR code on the brochures or go the North Coastal Art Gallery website, find the donation button and click, select Art Sales, and enter the dollar amount of the transaction. (if necessary only). Or call Cheryl she will assist you. 760-519-1551.

Jewelry Cases - When hosting, if a customer wants to look more closely at an item in the jewelry cases, please carefully get it out for them and don’t let them do it on their own. Unfortunately, we have had some breakage when customers help themselves.

Jewelry Sales - When hosting it’s important to record detailed information about items sold from the jewelry cases so the artist knows what exactly was sold. Please include a description, the number of the item and/or tape the actual tag to the sales slip if the customer doesn’t want it. And Jewelry Cases Artists, please write your item numbers clearly for those of us with challenged eyesight.

Name Tags - We are working on ensuring that all of our members have Name Tag Badges to wear while hosting. Name Tags are kept in the backroom on the wood shelves. If you do not find your Name Tag there, please let us know.

Substitute Hosting Fee Increase - Substitute Hosts will now receive $40 for each shift that they host on behalf of a COAL member. This adjustment recognizes the value of their time and commitment while helping ensure we continue to provide reliable coverage for the gallery. Thank you to all of our Substitute Hosts for your continued support and dedication.

ARE YOU RECEIVING YOUR COAL/NCAG MESSAGES?

We want to be sure you are receiving the messages we send. Members, please make sure we have your current contact information (esp, email, phone). We communicate principally through email so please make sure we have a good email for you. If you are not receiving the Brushmark or any other messages from us, check your spam folders and if there, mark it "not spam". If you need to update any contact information please do so Here. Double check the members list at the front desk in the Gallery to verify the email and phone number we have for you.

ANNUAL OPEN ABSTRACT ART EXHIBITION

SEPT 6 – OCT 4, 2026

We can use a few more volunteers for take-in, Sept 6. Volunteer Here

Art Drop Off: SEPT 6, 9:30am – 1pm

Art Pick Up: OCT 3rd, 11am – 5pm

No Sept Demo

Awards Reception: SEPT 12, 3-5pm

Judge: Julie Weaverling, Artist

Acceptance/Non-Acceptance Notices were sent August 26 through August 28. If you didn't receive a notice of acceptance/non-acceptance, let us know HERE.

COMING SOON

INSIDE LOOK on 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 5:00pm to 6:00pm – Inside Look @ the Gallery

Join us Sept 9th and meet this month's artist,

Peggy Hinaekian, as she shares her art journey, inspirations, and experiences. open to the public. Contact: Cheryl

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS -

MADD HATTERS SPECIAL EVENT.

MADD HATTERS GOES TO SOCCER

4 Volunteers needed to assist on Sept 19th, 8-1pm with the Madd Hatters in Carlsbad.

The Phoenix Soccer sports team has asked COAL to bring the Madd Hatters program to their event to provide some fun for the kids. Every small shift makes a meaningful difference — it keeps our gallery running smoothly and supports the artists who rely on us. If you’d like to help and join in the fun, contact Cheryl at northcoastalartgallery@gmail.com

OCTOBER SHOW

Oct 5– Nov 2 Oct. 9

Deadline to Enter: Sept 30 @ noon

Take-in: Mon, Oct 5- 9-30-12:30pm*

(note new end time subject to BOD approval)

Reception: Oct 10, 3-5pm

Art Removal Nov. 2

INSPIRE YOUTH EXHIBITION

Oct 3-31, 2026

Grades: ages 1st – 12th

Deadline to apply: Today Sept 1
Apply here now
Art Drop Off: Oct 3, 10am – 1pm
Art Pick Up: Nov 1/2, 10am – 1pm
Awards Reception: Oct 10, 3-5pm

Contact Show Director: Charcee Colosia at charlotte.charcee@gmail.com

Sip n Paint with CharCee Colosia

Watercolor

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

Limited Seating,

Sign-up Here

Happy Halloween @ The Gallery

Volunteer needed to help on Halloween, October 31 for trick or treating at the plaza. Please Contact Cheryl

Holiday Bazaar, NOV 28 LAST CALL TO ARTISTS.

11am-2pm (Inside) WE ARE FILLED FAST

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

Annual Small Image Show –

Whimsy & Wonder,

December 2026 .

The deadline to apply is November 22, 2026. (Not Juried).

75th ANNUAL OPEN SHOW AWARDS

75th Annual Open Best of Show

Candace X Moore

"Portait of Immie"

Oil

View all awards here

Members Activities/Opportunities

COAL Members Recognized in International Exhibition

Congratulations to two North Coastal Art Gallery members who are award winners in the Terevarna 14^th Annual Animal 2026 International Juried Art Competition which includes 594 artists from 42 countries this year. Joan Hansen’s watercolor, “Celebrate the Patterns of the Wild” and Julie Brooks’ ceramic sculpture “Puma Concolor” both placed in the non-cash Honorable Mention awards category. It is an online exhibition with both pieces in the listings (not the virtual tour). Keep in mind the artists are alphabetized by first name (not last).

Joan Hansen’s watercolor, “Celebrate the Patterns of the Wild”

View Terevarna Exhibit

Julie Brooks’ ceramic sculpture “Puma Concolor”

JAZZERCISE CALL FOR ABSTRACT ART

Deadline to submit is October 1

Exhibition dates Oct 26 - Nov 2

Art pickup/dropoff Oct 26 - Nov 2

@ Jazzercise -2460 Impala Dr, Carlsbad, 92101

Questions please contact Cheryl Ehlers at artbuzz1@gmail.com/ 760-519-1551

ART SUPPLIES AVAILABLE

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

For Sale - Ceramic Art Glazes

117 pounds of glaze, fire range 1868 to 1976. Ceramic tripod feed (new and used). All Offers considered!

Contact: Ursula Schroter

Phone: 949 933 4925

Email: uschroter@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 - Scott Bruckner, click to contact Scott

2026 Membership Drive/Renewal

Baffles Coordinator, Charcee Colosia, click to contact Charcee

Applications open on Sept 26 for Baffle period Oct 1- Nov 3 (1 month). 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.

Publicity Chair : Do you know Instagram or can work on a computer? We need assistance in coordinating the Schedules and posting. This is a key BOD position that has risen our organization to the top in social media. presence, it is invaluable! We need to find a replacement because, we have much to post and so little help to do it, can anybody assist us? Or we will need to reconsider what we post or how often we post. it takes more time than a few people have to offer in contributing to the organization on your behalf. We need your "engagement", a simple share, a comment or a like of our posts is all we are asking you to do. So, if you do not have social media accounts, you are missing out on another opportunity lost to engage with the art community. it is time to consider getting yourselves out there! It is a benefit to you to publicize your artwork and the gallery, and it has a broader reach to places you cannot reach on your own, so it is a WIN, WIN for everyone.

Can you please contact Julie Brooks. Meanwhile, while hosting.. T ext her the photos and information of any to Julie at (909) 538-6218. Remember to tag, post and share all our posts you receive. it helps build interests and the algorithms online presence. Thank you.

OUR PROGRAMS

From Director of Programs, Julie Brooks

Our best advertisement is YOU as an individual inviting and informing other artists and the public. We have the tools to grow strong, stay resilient, and thrive.

· Utilize our website as a recruiting tool,

· Reach out to your contacts,

· Share us on social media,

· Be confident and vocal about all the opportunities we offer to the public daily.

· Together we can make a difference and all take pride in the transformative results.

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

Questions, please contact Sharon Commins

We Love Our Volunteers. We will be hosting a Volunteers Reception November 11. 2026, be on the lookout for the information. Fun!

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!!!

Open volunteer positions - we need you!
Publicity Chair, Publicity assistants,
Assistant Programs Manager – monthly and as needed
Assistant Director of Publicity – as needed
Assistant Shrink Wrap Coordinator Monthly

. Contact Karen if you can help.

PLEASE SEND US YOUR NEWS

Members, WE NEED YOUR Facebook or Instagram page? To post announcements of your artworks. It is a key to today's communication and your visibility. It really is a necessary evil. Every time we want to share info. If you do not have any kind of online presence we cannot direct people to you, or back to the gallery, so think about it! Imagine, if no one knows who you are they assume you are not out there, so they look elsewhere for things. It is VERY IMPORTANT to have some form of social media, Food for thought! So if you can, will you please provide your info here. for use on our Social Media. Thank you.

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 2 weeks 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: Contact Scott Bruckner