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Carol Hartley Retrospective on View at AOC Gallery Through Mid-March

A special retrospective of founding AOC member Carol Hartley is now on view at the Arts on the Coast Gallery inside the Richmond Hill Visitors’ Center. On display through mid-March.

Tickets On Sale for Art in Bloom, April 25 at Heartwood Outfitters

Art in Bloom returns April 25 at Heartwood Outfitters for an unforgettable evening of art, couture-inspired florals, cocktails, and live music—all benefiting Arts on the Coast. Tickets are now on sale.

Register Now for Junior Arts on the Coast Art Camp 2026

Junior Arts on the Coast Art Camp returns June 8–12, 2026 at the John W. Stevens Wetlands Education Center. Campers explore drawing, watercolor, sculpture, crafts, and more—all supplies included (plus a camp t-shirt!). Rising 2nd–5th grade: 9am–12pm. Rising 6th–8th grade: 1pm–4pm. Dress for a mess and register online today.

Art in Bloom Entry Deadline is March 7th

Submissions are now open for Art in Bloom, our only juried exhibition and largest annual fundraiser. One work per artist. Deadline March 7. Exhibition April 25 at Heartwood.

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2026 UPCOMING AOC + COMMUNITY ART EVENTS

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Apr 25

Art in Bloom

We are excited to host our first fundraising event for Arts on the Coast. Art in Bloom will take place on April 25, 2026 at Heartwood. This will be a ticketed event to help raise funds for more community outreach, scholarships, and hopefully a larger art center in the future.

Jun 8

Junior AOC Art Camp 2026

Join us for the Junior AOC Art Camp, a vibrant and engaging experience designed for budding artists in 2nd to 8th grade! From June 8-12, 2026 your child will dive into a world of creativity with sessions running Monday through Friday.

Jun 22

2026 Arts on the Coast Quarterly Meeting - 2Q

Join the Arts on the Coast as we gather for art fellowship - touching base, catching up and seeing/critiquing and getting feedback about the latest pieces of work created.

Jun 23

ARTNITE 2: Additional Artwork Drop-off

If you cannot make it to the Quarterly Meeting on June 22, you can drop off works at the AOC Gallery located inside the Richmond Hill Visitor’s Center, 10750 Ford Avenue from 10-2 on June 23. Please wrap your pieces as they will be transported to the City Center for hanging.

2026 UPCOMING AOC + COMMUNITY ART EVENTS

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