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Family Open Studios

Happy little boy leaning on a table.

Family Open Studios are free art-making workshops designed for the whole family's participation. They are presented in conjunction with exhibitions at the William D. Cannon Art Gallery and allow visitors to:

  • View the current exhibition in the gallery
  • Create works of art in the courtyard (suited for all age levels)
  • Benefit from professional artists/instructor assistance
  • Take the finished project home

When:
Saturdays (see schedule below)
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
No reservations required.

Where:
Carlsbad City Library complex
Get directions

Cost:
Free, all materials and workspace are provided.

Family Open Studios are presented by the City of Carlsbad’s Cultural Arts Office and are generously funded by the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts. The “Plus” programs are made possible by the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation’s Robert H. Gartner Cultural Endowment Fund.

Family Open Studios schedule: 2013

Date Exhibition
Feb. 9 2013 Juried Biennial 
May 11 “Plus” Vanishing Traditions: Textiles and Treasures from Southwest China 

June 29

 On Your Own Time: The National Arts Program at Carlsbad
Sept. 7 “Plus" Elliott Erwitt: Dog Dogs
Nov. 23 Invitational

Contact Information

William D. Cannon Art Gallery
arts@carlsbadca.gov
760-602-2021
760-602-0525 fax
Address

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General Information

National quality with a regional focus, variety and balance, introduction of new work to the area, engaging young audiences - with its museum quality exhibitions William D. Cannon Art Gallery is a focal point for the visual arts in North County.

Business hours
Tuesday – Saturday
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday
1 p.m. – 5 p.m.