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


We appreciate our 2025-26 Friends of the Arts Corporate/Community Partners and our Lifetime Members!

2025-2026 Corporate/Community Partners
Tara McMeans, Design Print Promote
Tacky Jacks Restaurants
The Wharf Group
Gulf Coast Dentistry
The Law Offices of Brenton C. McWilliams



Lifetime Memberships
Karen Anderson & John Butterick
Tanya & David Blair
Joan & Mike Contorno
Susan & Bill Coyne
Sally & Gary Ellis
Barbara Fitch
Janet & Steve Haenisch
Sue & Scott Hardee
Patti & Andy Haynes
Leslie Higgins
Frances Holk-Jones & Carl Jones
Yolanda & Jerry Johnson
Marge & Joe Keller
Beverly & Charlie Kent
Julie & John Lepley
Beverly & David Liebenow

Kathy & Ricky Lindsey
Sheila McCartney
Joan MacDerment
Diane & Allen McElroy
Cynthia McKay
Dawn & Jack Miceli
Clara Myers & Dwayne Barron
Sherry Odom
Kristin Pierre
Patricia & Mark Sanders
Lawanna & Johnny Sharpless
Monica Speak
Donna Turbyfill
Grazina & Tom Turkula
Louise Turkula & John Fox
Cindy & Tim Walker
Dr. Danny O. Winbush