Carolina Artist Studio Gallery is a a 501(c)3 non-profit cooperative gallery located at the corner of 8th and Evans Streets near the Morehead City waterfront. The gallery's mission is to promote art education and appreciation. As a part of that mission, it operates one of the largest galleries on the Crystal Coast where North Carolina artists may show and sell their work. Artists whose work is shown must meet the gallery's quality standards and have their work approved by a jurying committee. Special exhibits are scheduled several times each year.

The gallery is staffed by the member artists who volunteer their time and talents. The public is always welcome, and there is no admission charge for gallery events.