MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (COAL)

COAL Membership Application

Carlsbad Oceanside Art League, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., #101, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 434-8497
Hello Artist(s),

WELCOME to The Carlsbad Oceanside Art League (“COAL” or the “League”) a non-profit organization, the purpose of which is to promote the education and cultural appreciation of fine arts in the community and provide a location for artists to learn to reach out to the public, display and sell their own artwork in our gallery as a collaboration with COAL.

Lifetime Members need not apply. If you have a change of address/phone/email, please contact the Membership Director, Scott Bruchkner at coalmembership1@gmail.com and provide the updated details.

NEW MEMBERS. (Any artist that has not been a member, or not been a member for a year qualifies as a New Member)s) Please do not submit unless you have already submitted (2) representational images for consideration to our Membership Director, and have been notified and approved for you to move forward. Send to: info@northcoastalartgallery.com, Attn: Membership.

POLICIES: You are signing a legally binding contract to become a Member, and agree to your responsibilities as a Member that involve:
- We expect honesty, accountability, reliability, and respect, with a strong adherence to moral principles from everyone.
- We require a monthly hosting commitment of a 3-hour shift (if you entering our show Programs. You are responsible for managing/selling and greeting the public on your own). You will be trained prior to Hosting the gallery. If you are not able to Host, you must hire a substitute from our list of approved members to assist you.
- We require all Members sign up for 1 open volunteer position monthly, and fulfill them. (Selections are listed below, and we have more).
- You must be able to read, understand, and write and communicate in the English language. You will be expected to read, understand, instructions and directions, along with having some physical and technological abilities to assist others.
- Please review the Welcome Letter that comes attached with your invoice and review all our activities located on our Members Info page on our website.
  
  Services/opportunities provided; Monthly Shows, live monthly demonstrations, Baffle art space. Jewelry/3D space, Storefront members' sales and demonstration opportunities, Art on the Green with weekend sales opportunity, Annual Juried Award Shows, Youth art shows, Holiday Bazaar, Offsite Faires, and a Monthly newsletter, host a reception and more.
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ENTER YEAR OF MEMBERSHIP*

2026
ENTER CORRECT MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY*

Renewing MemberNew Member (Any artist that was not a member a year before)Joint MembersFull-time Student 18yrs-23yrsPatron
Name

Last NameFirst Name
Email*
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Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Indicate up to 3 mediums*

OilAcrylicWatercolor/watermediaPhotography (Full)Mixed Mediium/CollageDigital Art (Full)Sculpture (Wall Hanging)TextilesSculpture (Free standing)Other Mediums (pastels, ink, drawing, alcohol ink, encaustic, printmaking)Jewelry (must be juried in to be accepted)
We need help! Please select a volunteer commitment from the list below: These positons are commitments of 1 year commitments. You will be contacted immediately to schedule your starting date. Thank you.*

Publicity Director or Coordinator for social media posting,weekly, onsite for events.Publicity Assistants: Calendar events online, and create reels an post (Computer skills required)Monthly Show Coordinator, 9am-1pm, 1x Mondays (Permanent 1-year) (Min). Computer Skills will trainMonthly Show Art Installers, 2-5pm, 1x Mondays for (Permanent 1-year) Must be physically able.Social Media Assistants (FB, Insta, Posting) Knowledge of reelsGallery Photographer for Show Winners. (Thursdays) MonthlyGallery Photographer for receptionsDemo Assistants-Thursdays 1:30 - 4:00pm, 1X monthly (Permanent 1-year)Offsite Coordinator: Scheduling skiills, must be physically able to assistanceGallery Programs Assistant, assigned dutied per Director of ProgramsGraphics Designer skillsets using Canva, for programs, notices, etc. (computer)Website Master (Word Press knowledge) (weekly and remote)Co-Gallery Manager. Will host when needed, and assigned tasks per Gallery Mgr.We need computer skilled artists to manage forms using Excel. RemotelyArtist to , hand out monthly promotional materials. post flyers, etc., monthly
Every Member is responsible to advise Membership of any significant changes to their email, phone number, or address immediately.

MEMBERSHIP: Runs from JAN 1 to DEC 31, and dues become delinquent by JAN 31st. Afterward, you are considered a New Member and the new pro-rated rates apply.

Our form of communcation is via email, please adjust your emails priviledges to accept all emails form COAL Tip: Check your spam folders.
- Pay dues annually and on time (except for Life Members).
- You must show art in the gallery at least three (3) times a year. (Open Shows and Annuals are excluded)
- Pay 20% commissions to the Gallery, plus a 3% credit card fee if used on all art sold at all NCAG gallery, shows, or events participating as a Member.
- An art sale or commission generated from a gallery showing, during and up to the 30 days afterwards, the artist is obligated to donate 10% of the sales or "commission" to the gallery.
- IRS requires COAL to file a 1099 reporting for $600 or more in sales for any artist.
- Fulfill a gallery hosting (3-hour obligation for entering a Monthly Show). Substitute Hosts are available at a fee. (You will be trained before Hosting.)
- Perform other Volunteer positions as needed by the gallery when requested.
Beyond the above criteria, we invite you to find out more by reviewing all our information online at the Members Info page. It has everything you need to know.
WAIVER TO INDEMNIFY COAL. All Members "please" read and acknowledge review of this document.
Yes, I acknowledge and agree to all the terms set within this application.*

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Please do not select the incorrect Membership, payment or month. Please pay attention to the dropdown menus and monthly selection dates before entering.
SELECT THE CORRECT MEMBERSHIP FEE SCHEDULES - The previous years rate 2025-2026 listed at the bottom applies to NEW MEMBERSHIP only.*
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Renewing Member 2026
$135.00



Renewing Joint Member 2026
$200.00



New 2026 Membership ($15 *Processing fee. Fees are rounded to nearest $1) ****NOTE Please review the drop down to select the correct monthly period you are joining. (Any previous member that has not been a .member the prior yr.)
$150.00



New 2026 Joint Membership ($15 *Processing fee. Fees are rounded to nearest $1) ****NOTE Please review the drop down to select the correct monthly period you are joining. (Any previous member (s) that has not been a .member the prior yr.)
$215.00



Student Memberships
$60.00



Patron Membership
$150.00



Lifetime Membership
$800.00



Total

$0.00

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Membership dues are collected annually beginning December 1st and considered delinquent after January 31. All Fee schedules are located in the appropriate selected Membership Categories above.

A $15 processing fee is included for any Membership selected after the delinquent date above. There are no refunds. Thank you.

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