Your Ideas Needed: Help Design Carlsbad’s First Underpass Art at Chestnut & I-5

The City of Carlsbad is launching its first permanent public art installation at a freeway underpass, and the community is invited to help shape it. The project will be located at the Chestnut Avenue underpass beneath I-5, a key gateway into the historic Barrio neighborhood and an important connector between the east and west sides of the city.

Join us Thursday morning from 9am to 11am at the historic Barrio Museum (across from Lola's Deli) to meet the artist team chosen for this noteworthy public art project.

This project is part of a broader set of improvements to the Chestnut underpass, including new bike lanes and wider sidewalks, being built by Caltrans and SANDAG through the Build NCC program.

Meet the Artist: Greenmeme

Following a public selection process, the city’s Cultural Arts Division has chosen the artist team Greenmeme to lead the project. Known for their community-based approach, Greenmeme will design the artwork using input from Carlsbad residents.

Ways to Get Involved

There are several opportunities to meet the artists, share your ideas, and help inspire the final design.

In-Person Meet & Greets

Thursday, June 12th
9 – 11 a.m.
Carlsbad Barrio Museum
3304 Roosevelt Street

12:15 – 1:30 p.m.
Library Learning Center
3368 Eureka Place

You can also join Greenmeme online on June 17th and 18th for a small-group conversation to share your thoughts and ask questions. Registration is required and space is limited. Click here to register for any session.

Can’t attend? You can still share your input by emailing the city’s Cultural Arts Division at arts@carlsbadca.gov.

Stay Updated

The project team will provide an update to the Carlsbad Arts Commission later this summer. Input is welcome at Arts Commission meetings, and you can sign up to be notified when meeting agendas are posted.  

Learn more and see the full project schedule: carlsbadca.gov/chestnut-underpass-public-art