Orange Beach Arts & Culture

Create Something at the Coastal Arts Center

Browse Gulf Coast art, watch creative work take shape and explore hands-on glass, pottery and visual-arts experiences overlooking Wolf Bay in Orange Beach.

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Visitor Snapshot

A creative stop beyond the beach.

Location
Wolf Bay

Gallery
Gulf Coast artists

Studios
Glass & clay

Planning
Appointments may apply

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Where

When

Art with a Waterfront View

Discover Orange Beach's Creative Side

The Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach is a multi-studio campus on Canal Road overlooking Wolf Bay. Its two-story fine-art gallery features work by Gulf Coast artists, while the Hot Shop and Clay Studio invite visitors to experience how glass and pottery are made. Seasonal classes and programs create options for beginners, experienced artists and young creators.

See, Make & Learn

Ways to Experience the Arts Center

Browse Local Creativity

Fine-Art Gallery & Gift Shop

View paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, textiles and other work by Gulf Coast artists. The gift shop offers original pieces for visitors looking for a locally made reminder of their time in Orange Beach.

Work with Molten Glass

The Hot Shop

Explore make-your-own glass experiences at Alabama's premier hot-glass studio. Glassblowing appointments are required, and the current minimum age to blow glass is eight.

Shape Something by Hand

The Clay Studio

Try wheel-thrown pottery, hand-building or select paint-your-own options. Pottery-class appointments are required, and current studio offerings and minimum ages should be confirmed before booking.

Keep Learning

Visual Arts & Youth Programs

The center offers visual-arts classes at different times of year, along with children's programs such as the Coastal Arts Student Academy and seasonal camps. Available subjects, schedules and registration windows change.

Before You Visit

Check the Current Class Schedule

Class offerings, fees, age requirements and availability can change. Appointments are required for Hot Shop glassblowing and Clay Studio pottery classes. Children under 16 must currently be accompanied by an adult.

View Current Classes Call 251-981-ARTS

Visitor Details

Address: 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach
Gallery: Original work by Gulf Coast artists
Studios: Hot glass and pottery experiences
Families: Ask the front desk about the gallery scavenger hunt

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