Annual Events

This fine arts festival features the very best in visual, culinary, performing and musical arts. 100 fine artists present their works in an intimate bayfront setting amount moss draped oaks. Named as a "200 Best" fine art showes by the nationally acclaimed Sunshine Artist magazine, coming in at 25th in the nation.  The show is now in its 51st year.

If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Brianne at bdichiara@orangebeachal.gov.

If you would like to be a Patron, please reach out to Fran Drake at frandrake7@gmail.com.

2024 Festival of Art Patrons

GOLD

Steve & Dee Burrow, Sea Oats Studio

David Green, GS and OB Tourism

Karl & Penny Groux, Perdido Beach Resort

Louise Turkula & John Fox
                             

SILVER

Joseph Busta

Mary Ellen Davis, Bellator Real Estate & Development

Charles & Cindy Gorden

Greg & Susie Leatherbury

John & Julie Lepley

Dianne and Allen McElroy

Tim & Cindy Walker

BRONZE

Robin Anderson

Colette Boehm

Gayle Cahn

Susan Coyne

Fran Drake

Joan Gasaway

Bill & Pam Jeffries

Jeff & Rae Ann Silvers

Lynn & Chuck Norwood, ReMax of Gulf Shores

Support the local arts with a fun and interactive night on the waterfront with our Murder Mystery Party.  This is our annual signature fundraiser, The Grand Event, which features a different theme each year.  Join us for an evening of delectable cuisine and cocktails, a whodunnit, a raffle and a silent auction you won’t want to miss! All proceeds to advance fine art opportunities along our Gulf Coast. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased through Eventbrite beginning March 15, 2025 - or in person by check at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach during normal business hours. Reach out to Fred Armstrong for information on being a sponsor for tickets.

Catering Provided By: Wharf Catering Group

Silent Auction: Proceeds to benefit Art Programs and College Scholarships

Attire: Elegant dinner party

Summer visual arts camp is held the first week of every June and runs 9-12 daily.  Art projects are high quality and are both super fun and educational.  Registration generally opens in early April.

Fiery fun awaits you at this family-friendly event!  Molton hot glass demo's, pottery raku fierings and hot music entertainment abound.  Children's crafts and yummy treats make the evening complete.

The Acoustic Arts Series at the Coastal Arts Center is proud to be a venue for the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival which features the music and stories of multi-award winning artists. 

This holiday event features live demonstrations from the Hot Shop and Clay Studio artists, along with musical performances in the main gallery.  Shopping specials in the beautiful gift shop and tasty Christmas goodies are always included!