The City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Division serves to encourage, develop and facilitate an enriched environment of artistic, creative and cultural activity in Carlsbad and the Northern San Diego County region. There are a variety of programs that serve artists, art organizations and residents by providing opportunities and resources for cultural growth. Staff strives to provide information on funding and exhibiting opportunities, offering assistance with various local arts organizations.

Call for Artists - Beach Chairs

The City of Carlsbad’s Library & Cultural Arts Department 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. 

Submission deadline is Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. 

All materials must be emailed to arts@carlsbadca.gov. Refer to guidelines and submittal requirements on Call for Artists (pages 5 to 8). 

For questions or assistance regarding this opportunity, please contact:

Krystal Roa, Program Manager
krystal.roa@carlsbadca.gov
442-339-5611

Opportunities for Artists 

• Call to Artists offers opportunities for visual artists to apply for permanent public art projects within the City of Carlsbad. Sign up for the Cultural Arts newsletter to hear about upcoming calls to artists.
• Artist Registry is a new resource that invites visual artists to submit application materials to be considered for temporary public art projects. To be considered, apply online.
• Exhibit Opportunities for Visual Artists offers visual artists an opportunity to showcase their work in the library displays at all three Carlsbad libraries (Carlsbad City Library, Georgina Cole Library and Library Learning Center), at the William D. Cannon Art Gallery (Juried Show etc.) and at the Sculpture Garden located at the Elmwood House next to City Hall.
• Artists interested in performing or visual arts opportunities with the City of Carlsbad should complete the Artist Interest Form.

Opportunities for Artists, Arts Organizations, Schools and Residents

• Community Arts Grants offer funding support to individuals, schools and arts organizations for various art related projects in the City of Carlsbad. 
• Facility Rentals at the Dove Library Complex (Carlsbad City Library) offer space for groups and events for a fee.