Prior to opening my studio, I was working on my degree and living in the SF Bay area where I began to document culture and community hotspots which encouraged the development of a network of minds fueled by creativity. I learned how culture helps both the well-being of a community, as well as promotes local business. I observed essential components of a thriving culture and developed a plan that, if implemented in a well organized manner, could nourish the development of culture anywhere.
With observations over a 3 year period of the culturally laden community of San Francisco, and a well organized ‘implementation plan’, I returned to Carlsbad in 2006 with the ambitious goal of encouraging the development of a more creative culture based on the arts and creativity in the Carlsbad Village.
The establishment of an easily accessible forum where artistic ideas and events could be shared communally was the first stage. Carlsbadcrawl.com was introduced in Nov. 2007 as the initial seed, and promoted the single idea of the development of local culture. The site has grown exponentially over the years and continues to encourage culture and promote local business.
During the time of the launching of Carlsbadcrawl.com, I began developing a large body of paintings in my garage with the idea of hanging them through-out the village for locals and village visitors to see, interact with and ultimately spark the realization that Carlsbad could be known for more than just the beach, great weather and action sports, but for the growth of an artistically laden community.
An easily accessible web forum for artistic thought had been established, a visual increase of art in the village had been achieved and with the opening of Snyder Art and Design in May of 2008, the third and most important stage of my ‘implementation plan’ had begun. A working art studio, not a gallery, where the public could visit and interact with an artist and the creative process was my goal when I opened my doors to the public. During the last 3.5 years, my doors have remained open and my creative process was accessible to thousands of local and village visitors, all which highly supported everything I shared with them. Out of my studio, I have created a wide variety of community projects implemented into the Carlsbad Village streets, hosted 3 solo art shows and 2 ‘You Create the Art’ community painting shows, hosted movie nights, designed and distributed local Carlsbad Village calendars, created hundreds of paintings and met thousands of new friends and supporters.
Unfortunately, and due to a 100% increase in rent, I will be closing my studio after 3.5 years of the most creative, inspiring and rewarding years of my life. My last day is January 23, 2012.
I will miss the many daily visitors whom eagerly looked forward to seeing my newest paintings. I will miss the stage which allowed me to share my techniques and my passions with the public and I will miss working aside all my wonderful neighbors along UpState (N. State Street).
As of now, I have no certain future plans. I have poured everything into the goal of encouraging the development of a more creative culture in the Carlsbad Village, Which I began nearly I 4 years ago. Though my studio was the core of my plan, I don’t see the closing of Snyder Art and Design as a step backwards, but as a shove forward.
When a sudden wall blocks your progress, paint it… then in becomes an addition to your path!
If you would like to continue following my journey, please become a fan of my ‘Snyder Art and Design’ facebook page after the below link:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Snyder-Art-and-Design/122763651117400
Click the below link for a short film documenting a day at Snyder Art:
http://carlsbadcrawl.com/?p=1071
Click the below links for culture developing projects I have implemented into the Carlsbad community over the last 4 years:
‘Surfing Madonna’ Artists visits Carlsbad
Cross Promotions with local businesses (New Village Arts Theatre)
Cross Promotions with local businesses (Salon 580)
Cross Promotions with local businesses (Wine Spot)
PROJECT: Plant an Ornament 2011
PROJECT: Plant an Ornament 2010
PROJECT: Plant an Ornament 2009
PROJECT: Plant an Ornaments 2008
Thank you all for your support. I cherish every friendship I have made over the past years and look forward to our next conversation.
Bryan Snyder
“creating culture one idea at a time”
760.521.8713
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sorry to see this– but one door closes, another opens… good luck!
I know you will continue to help advance the culture cause in Carlsbad! Fight the good fight my brother!
Dood… so sorry to hear this, but feeling optimistic because of your positive outlook regarding this rough patch.
Best wishes… looking forward to visiting your next studio!!
such a bummer. I like walking by and seeing what’s in the window. Now when the spinning bikes next door I only think how one person’s nose is going to be in the other person’s ass in that tiny space – a human centipede 😛 I have so much space up the street but no structures. you could have my shed, my porch or driveway, I don’t use any very often but save for the itty bitty shed, none are enclosed 🙁 boo to those greedy landlords 🙁
when one door closes….another opens! I know that sounds so cliche, but I see bigger things ahead for you professional and personally :))))))
On to bigger and better for 2012!!! All the best.
Good luck Bryan! I know good things are ahead!
I am really sorry to hear you have to close up the studio. I am sure you will continue to inspire this community no matter where you create your art. Good luck in your future ventures!
Where you going to go??? Can’t we all throw in some $$$ for Bryan to continue to work in CBAD!!!
Well. Lets party then. Celebrate the time you had.
i agree – check out Leucadia – there’s gotta be something good here for you!
I hope the closing of the shop does not cease what you do for this great community. As an outsider welcomed into the Carlsbad community 2 years ago, I quickly noticed this Snyder guy that made Carlsbad that much cooler a place to be. Then I was fortunate enough to meet you. And even though I had to move away, you and a handful of others are a constant reminder of what Carlsbad is about and what I want to return to some day!!
I guess your landlord just wants that place to sit vacant. Is there even anyone renting the units next to you?
so sorry to hear about your studio closing 🙁 I’ve been a fan of Carlsbad Crawl for years and unfortunately I never had the chance to drop by your studio.. I’ve always enjoyed seeing your street art around town and your paintings in Vinaka.. In fact today I believe I saw you having a yard sale on Jefferson! I would have stopped by if I had a moment to tell you how much I appreciate you, everything you’ve done, and your love of Cbad 🙂 Best of luck to you in the future. I certainly hope you keep the site going!