If you are an artist or a community member interested in supporting public art and contributing to the cultural vibrancy of the community, the City of Carlsbad invites you to be a part of the upcoming Carlsbad Beach Chairs public art project.
Call for artists
The City of Carlsbad invites artists to apply for the Carlsbad Beach Chairs public art project.
Four artists will be selected—three to design one chair each, and one to design a paired set—for installation at sites throughout the city. Selected artists will also lead two one-hour public art activities connected to their design within three months of installation. Artists not selected will be considered for future opportunities.
Emerging artists are encouraged to apply.
Important details
- Submission deadline: Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
- All materials must be emailed to arts@carlsbadca.gov.
View the call for artists
Serve on the Public Art Advisory Committee
The City of Carlsbad is also looking for community members interested in serving on the Public Art Advisory Committee for the Carlsbad Beach Chairs public art project.
The committee will assist the city in reviewing artist submissions for a temporary public art installation featuring the Carlsbad Beach Chairs located throughout the city.
Here's what's involved:
- Committee members will review artist qualifications and proposals and participate in a collaborative discussion to recommend selected artists.
- Committee members will be asked to attend up to two public meetings, currently scheduled in-person for Friday, May 15, 2026 and Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 5 to 9 p.m.
- Additional materials may be provided in advance for review.
- All committee meetings will be open to the public and held at the City Council Chambers, located at 1200 Carlsbad Village Dr.
Learn more and apply today.
Applications will be reviewed by staff from the city’s arts and culture program, and selected applicants will be invited to participate on the subcommittee.
Contact
Krystal Roa, Program Manager
City of Carlsbad, Library & Cultural Arts
krystal.roa@carlsbadca.gov
442-339-5611
