Coastline Art Exhibitions
Past Art Shows
"Symbio"
September 2020 Virtual Exhibition
EMS PRESENTS SymbiopsychotaxiplasmEMStakeTwo - experimental artmaking inspired by a 1968 film.
Ramparts and Restoration
February 2021 Virtual Exhibition
A Contemplation of the American Divide - where race, culture, and identity tilt unevenly at one another.
The Ides of March
March 2021 Virtual Exhibition
1/3: Celebrating new beginnings through performance, play, creativity, and self-reflection.
April Showers
April 2021 Virtual Exhibition
2/3: Sharing in the universal experiences of transition, endings, new beginnings, and in-between seasons.
May Flowers
May 2021 Virtual Exhibition
3/3: Collective tolerance for hard times proves fruitful as we slip into the next season of warmth and contemplation.
Space, Time | Repeat
Oct-Nov, 2021 Virtual Exhibition
From abstraction through realism, into non-representational art, each artists' expression is true to their vision for their own space and time.
Now | Then | Later
December 2021 Virtual Exhibition
A collection of six artists all working within their genre to express thoughts on a variety of subject matters.
An Orderly Line?
February - March, 2022
Focusing on one of the seven elements of art: line. A basic gesture that has the power to be a complex tool of expression.
Intimate Objects | Essential Images
April - May, 2022
Highlighting what we have all possibly missed over the last two years, an intimate connection with art and each other.
Watercolor West
June 25 - August 13, 2022
Supporting Watercolor West's vision of "a worldwide appreciation for and the use of purely transparent watercolor in fine art."
Perceive Me
September 6 - October 15, 2022
Perceive Me is a contribution to self-growth. The artist asks us, "Who are we in the eyes of other people? Why should we care?"
Duets|With
October 25 - December 1, 2022
Drawings, sculpture, paintings, figurative and abstract work shown alongside artists' portraits.
Final Swing | Repeat
January 31 - March 11, 2023
Examining how far we can push things before everything collapses in on itself and we have to start all over again.
50|50
April 11 - May 13, 2023
A community focused exhibition in support of the Coastline College Art Gallery. 50% of sales went toward lectures, workshops, and catalogs.
An Abstract Survey
August 30 - October 5, 2023
"An Abstract Survey" celebrates the limitless potential of abstract art that transcends boundaries and connects with the viewer on a deeper level.
Art at Coastline
Exhibitions
Why have art exhibitions?
The purpose and goal of any art exhibition is to create conversations between artwork, artists, and the community. This becomes much more difficult when exhibitions are taken away from their architectural spaces and realized in a digital platform. But the impact of art remains important. And the networking opportunities of an opening reception bring artists, art enthusiasts, and curious minds togehter.
How often do they occur?
Coastline Art Gallery regularly has exhibitions - as many as six times a year. The program varies; there is often one major exhibition each semester either curated by the college, a guest curator, or from an art collective. In an effort to also support our faculty, once a year we celebrate them through some sort of survey. Additionally, we host a community-based show that brings in members from across the spectrum of the arts. There is also a student pop-up exhibition each year to highlight the successes of our student body.
What is the process of curating a show?
Under normal circumstances exhibitions are scheduled two years before the reception even happens. Through the curatorial process ideas are patched together, fine-tuned, and presented to the arts committee at the college. Social distancing circumstances have challenged how we deliver these experiences. While potentially still engaging, nothing can beat a fully tactile experience in an art gallery.
Art Education
Art Degree Program
View details about Coastline's AA Degree Major in Art and AA Degree in Arts & Humanities. Through the study of arts at Coastline College, you can learn how to find creative solutions to problems and how to express your individuality.
Visual & Performing Arts Department
Whether your goal is an AA degree in Visual Art, transfer to a 4-year college, or retooling for a successful art career, Coastline's dedicated art faculty and support services can help you make it happen.
Connect with Us
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