Friends of the Arts

The Friends of the Arts is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the arts in our Gulf Coast region. Being a part of this dynamic group is both fun and rewarding through the numerous activities and events that the Friends help support at the Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach, including:

  • The Festival of Art - second full weekend in March
  • Summer Art Camp/Teen Camp - June and July
  • CASA (Coastal Arts Student Academy) - September through April
  • Arts Afire fall festival - October
  • Frank Brown Int'l Songwriter's Festival - November
  • Light Up The Arts - December
  • Artist Receptions
  • Acoustic Arts Music Series

Go to the Friends' website to find out more and join the fun!

Ladies helping at the Volunteer check in table








Three ladies at welcome table

Three bartenders at Christmas party


We appreciate our 2022-23 Friends of the Arts Corporate/Community Partners and our new Lifetime Members!

  • Frances Holk Insurance Company, Incorporated
  • Tara McMeans, Design Print Promote
  • Liquid Life Vacation Rentals
  • The Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams
  • MaryEllen Davis, Bellator Real Estate
  • Dr. Danny O. Winbush, Ph.D.
  • Joseph Busta, Jr.
  • Allen & Dianne McElroy
  • Andy & Patti Haynes
  • Jerry & Yolanda Johnson
  • Tim & Cindy Walker
  • Joe & Marge Keller
  • Charlie & Beverly Kent
  • Mark & Patricia Sanders