Art in its many forms provides comfort, resilience, wisdom, and the means for self-expression and connection. Pat Keefe

Coastal Arts League in Half Moon Bay is a donor-supported and volunteer-run nonprofit serving the San Francisco Bay Area.​ Since 1980, our mission is to make visual arts available to everyone in our region, and provide opportunities for artists to show and sell their work.

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Your membership dollars make our great exhibits, free art classes, and school programs possible! Please consider becoming a monthly donor. Regular, ongoing contributions allow the Coastal Arts League to plan efficiently throughout the year. If something changes, don’t worry. You can cancel, pause, or skip your subscription any time.
Your donation is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
​(Tax ID 94-2704204)

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What Does Coastal Arts League do for Member Artists?

1. ​​Free entry in annual Member Show in December
2. Public receptions, attracting visitors & patrons 
3. Gallery hosts to represent artists’ and sell their work 
4. 60/40% commission in favor of artists, paid monthly
5. Website with 1000 hits/month, and newsletter with 1300 subscribers
6. Artist Directory with links to artists’ individual website
7. Discounted submission fees for juried exhibitions
8. Liability insurance and Directors' & Officers’ insurance 
9. Accurate record-keeping for payments and audits
10. Quarterly sales tax paid to the State Board of Equalization
11. Annual Internal Revenue Service reports (IRS form 990)
12. Annual licenses and fees required by state and federal regulations 
13. Representation with City and County regulators, and Main Street merchants 
14. Business cards, promotional materials, and advertising in visitor guides
15. Community service projects bring art to the community
16. Fundraising through grant writing and donations to keep member costs low
17. Invitations to attend business meetings and participate in decision-making
18. Regular maintenance to keep the gallery well-lighted and attractive
19. Boxes, bubble wrap, and bags provided for purchases
20. Security cameras to discourage theft

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Frequently Asked Questions

Am I Required to pay online?
No. You may choose to pay online, or you may send a check to the Coastal Arts League at 300 Main St., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. 

Are There Juried Shows with Prizes?
​Yes!
You can find detailed information Here. 
Apply at  www.OnlineJuriedShows.com. ​

Related pages:

Artist Collective

Directors

Artist Directory

Art Classes

Juried Shows

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​If you share our belief that the arts are critical in building empathy and fostering human connection, especially at times such as these, will you join us today? ​

We need to make sure our community fabric remains intact and that
the Art Gallery will be here to celebrate the value of art and to make
​a difference in the lives of individuals and the larger community.

  New and Renewed Members for 2026
​Thank You !

John Barrows
Karen Barry
Meena Baya
Tracy Beardsley
Roxanne Beebe
Rosalind Berk
Birgitta Bower
Alice Brown
Trina Burke
Louis Fu Chu Chan
Li Juan Chan
Lu Chang
​Aiwen Chen
Jenny Chaplin
Bart Charlow
Cheryl Costella
Garr Crookston
Linda Curtis
Danielle Cuzin
Dara
​Manisha Davesar
Kathy Degliantoni
Catherine Duggan
Judy Freeland
Jo Fry
Lucy Gelfi
David Gorn
Anne Grauzlis
Barbara Grauke
Stuart Grunow

Elizabeth Haning
​Cheryl Hankin
Peter Harames
Phil Harris
Anita Hart
Susan Helmer
Steve Heselton
Xuan Ho
Rebecca Holland
Kim Hussey
Martha Irwin
Patricia Jones
Susan Kerby
Luanna Leisure
Jane Lewis
Linda Lewis
Jennie Loft
Susan MacInnis
John McCormick
Nancee McDonnel
Kelsey Main
Amy Glover Martin
Diane Lee Moomey
Kelly Mumford
​Jane Myers
Cynthia Nations
​Mitch Nelles
Mitchell Neto
Rainer Neumann
​Eimei Onaga

Cecilia Ou
Linda Owen
Pam Perkins
​Janet Rae-Dupree
Lynda Reed
Lynn Robbins
Jill Russell
Linda Rutherford
Kim Schroeder
Sharon Scott
Jagi Shahani
Kathy Shields
Greg Spirakis
Kenneth Stampfer
​Greg Starnes
Leonard Stegman
Sharon Strochak
Glynnis Takalo
Terry Taylor
Jeremy Toby
Jude Tolley
Njasik Touch
Stacy Trevenon
Melinda Vahradian
Maury Walcott
Bruce Washburn
Greta Waterman
​Marianne Woosley
Priyanka Yadav
Marian Yap
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Our Purpose
The Coastal Arts League is the place to meet people, immerse in the arts, and serve the community as well. There are many opportunities to help. Volunteers have fun helping with exhibits, receptions, and special events. Volunteer gallery hosts greet and guide gallery visitors. 
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​The Member Show in December fosters a collaborative environment where artists can exchange ideas, expand their creative networks, and receive valuable feedback from art lovers and collectors alike. 

Robert Zucker is congratulated by Barbara Masek

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Photo credits this page: Steve Renwick