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Call for Artist Qualifications - City of Carlsbad
April 26, 2024
The City of Carlsbad's Library & Cultural Arts Department seeks to qualify an artist or artist team to develop a site-integrated work of art for the Village and Barrio traffic circle project located at the intersection of Pine Avenue and Harding Street in Carlsbad, California. A permanent public art should reflect the Barrio’s neighborhood identity and cultural and historic heritage.
As a site-specific piece, the permanent public art will connect to common themes shared by residents :
- Barrio pride - Pride was expressed about not just the history and heritage of the Barrio, but the strong sense of community and diversity that exists today. A strong work ethic also came through as a source of pride, from the early days of working as ranchers and farmers and continuing today.
- People helping people - Taking care of one another is something that came up often. Barrio residents feel a sense of security and connectedness because there are strong family and community ties and culture of looking out for one another.
- Authentic, unique beauty - Many people described the Barrio as peaceful, beautiful and clean, with pride of ownership demonstrated through how people maintain their properties. There is unique charm in the architecture and history of original homes and cottages. It stands out as a unique part of Carlsbad.
- Hope and promise, rooted in history - The Barrio is a safe, secure place that provides a solid foundation upon which people can pursue their dreams of a bright future. Seeing local landmarks as they were in the past helps keep the community connected to their history and creates a sense of nostalgia, while serving as a reminder of the opportunities available to all people.
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