California Coastal Arts & Ocean Alliance
Our mission is to create awareness of the coastal environment through art and education.
How We Make a Difference:
California Coastal Arts and Ocean Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2025 in Santa Barbara, California. Our mission is to create awareness of the coastal environment through art and education, focusing on creativity, conservation and sustainability by promoting, fulfilling and inspiring activities for all now and in the future.
Environmental Advocacy
Promoting environmental stewardship through beach clean ups and upcycling.
Support for the Arts
Actively promoting and supporting the arts by connecting the coastal arts communities both locally and globally.
Youth Development
Enhancing children’s interpersonal skills and building their intrapersonal strengths.
Public Education
Educating the community on reclamation and environmental impact through hands-on activities such as park, beach, and forest clean-ups, field trips, and nature walks.
What We Care About
We are passionate about the ocean environment. It provides us so much, from the air we breathe to regulating our climate, transportation, food, medicine, recreation and more. But we are not alone, as we share this wonderful ocean environment with many living creatures, making us a part of this diverse ocean community. Please join us in the journey to make a difference in this beautiful place we call home.
Programs & Outreach/Events & Public Engagement:
Current Support & Fundraising for other Non-Profits:
Santa Barbara Sea Glass and Ocean Arts Festival
– Artists
– Lectures
– Workshops
– Nonprofits Lawn (Sponsors needed)
– Treasure Contest (Sponsor: Betty Belts)
– Collectors Corner (Sponsors needed)
– Music
– Food
New Events/Public Engagement & Fundraising:
Cal Coastal Arts Event (coming in 2026)
– Film Shorts Project
– Silent Auction
Proposed Programs/Events & Public Engagement:
Membership Program
– Beachcombing Walks and Collecting
– Beach Clean Up into Art
– Temporary Art Project
-Theme: Birds Impacted by Beach Debris
– Beach Sand Art Drawings
– Sand Castle/Sculpting Contest
Contact us
California Coastal Arts and Ocean Alliance
340 Old Mill Rd, SPC 23
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization 33-4244025
