Carlsbad Art and Culture

Carlsbadcrawl’s goal has always been to create culture. We present ideas and encourage interaction. Each project attempts to connect the minds of our community, whether through provoking a friendly chat while searching for hidden eggs or through an idea glued to an ornament and analyzed by the finder. If all goes well, the minds of […]

A middle aged man lays on a soft couch and leans his head on the overly cushioned armrest. His feet extend outward as he breathes deeply, followed by a sheepish exhale. His eyes are deep and his skin runs ruts like a muddy trail. His hair is gray beyond his years and his hands shake […]

With another deadline rapidly approaching, Snyder Art drips to the beat of a Northbound wander. Carlsbadcrawl and Snyder Art will be on a short hiatus… Next stop, the streets of San Francisco!

Hobos growl and tourists toss wishes into the overly chlorinated fountain as the Floss Silk Trees (Ceiba Speciosa) loom. Their intimidating thorns poke like a stubborn nail and their thick trunks shine with a swampy green. High above the ground and tangled in the web of prickled branches hangs fairly large fruit pods similar to […]

Place a sticker, snap a photo and send it to theartist@carlsbadcrawl.com! Big Ben glows during a rainy London evening. Where have you crawled? email us your address and we will send you some stickers… BONUS: New Carl Crawl sticker included!

Have you seen the set rolling into the intersection of Carlsbad Village Drive and Highland Drive? Like the motionless sea after a frenzy of waves, the most creative stretch can be accompanied with long lulls of artistic stagnation. Sketch books remain white and the pages of your idea book remain blank. Like a addict in […]

A seed is planted with high hopes of healthy growth and wild praise. It germinates in rich soil and is fed the best of nutrient laden water. It constricts during chilly Winter frosts and expands during Spring warmth. As the seed develops, it stretches, eventually breaking its rough shell. The seed reaches skyward and punctures […]

Patrick Matson, of P&M Maintenance, ended his 2008 in a confrontation with US Bank. From his point of view, cash deposits were not recognized in his available balance resulting in an account penalty fee each time he used his debit card. Eventually his account was completely depleted leaving him stranded in Glendale, Arizona and far […]

Your day starts with a stiff yawn and a shuffle into the warmest room. The early sun flows through a dusty window and dances over the carpet stains of yesterday’s laughter. Chirping birds nibble tossed bread and cigarette and coffee scents tumble out your neighbor’s door. Between the moment you slip out of bed and […]

Do you have a relationship with your surroundings? A wander during an early morning can be led by the openness to observe. Flowers become brighter and overhead nests become louder. Trees become greener and neighbors smile wider. Your path will become scattered with observations… and you will eagerly seek each one. Your relationship with your […]

Ideas are seen in the arrangements of flowers in your neighbor’s yard, in the elegant carve of a balding surfer and in the incoherent rambles of a roadside hobo. In most cases, a thought remains subtle and far from igniting backlash. In other cases, an idea is transformed through forceful and slightly intrusive muscle. The […]

Imagine a place where kids sat on low couches and tapped their feet to  the beats of local bands. Imagine a place where kids skateboarded freely. Imagine a place where kids created in a “honeycomb” of local artists. Imagine a place where kids were encouraged to express their ideas in an inspiring atmosphere. If only […]

An elderly man awakes to the same buzz he has heard each morning for the past many decades. He yawns as the early morning sun creeps through his dusty blinds. He grabs a framed photo from his bedside table and presses his dry lips against the glass. He slips his wrinkled feet into the grooves […]

My head hangs low as I approach the store-front of a local staple. A slimy sidewalk divides the entrance from the parking lot and I glance skyward. A droopy hand written sign hangs overhead which reads- Going out of business. I peer through the dusty window and realize that, like the VHS tapes that once lined […]