The Cultural Arts Department is committed to fostering life-long learning in the arts by supporting arts education opportunities for residents of all ages. Through a variety of free and accessible programs, the city encourages creativity, cultural engagement and community connection.

School-Year Programs

• Batiquitos Artventures | Grade One
• Explore More | Grades Two and Three 
• California History & Art Program | Grade Four

Year-Round Community Engagement

• Pop Up Art: An Interactive Encounter
  This free, family-friendly program offers hands-on art-making experiences inspired by exhibitions at the Cannon Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden. Pop Up Art appears throughout the year at community events, including the popular TGIF Concerts in the Parks during summer.

All programs are led by a team of passionate and professional Arts Instructors employed by the City of Carlsbad, ensuring high-quality, engaging experiences for participants of all ages.