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The Pearl of the Pecos (POP) Arts and Culture District has been carefully examined to encompass a vast variety of artistic and cultural enterprises, experiences and endeavors. Carlsbad is a rural community, which primarily expands laterally along one main passage of transit. POP ACD is centrally located, walkable and is considered the “heart of Carlsbad” as the area is populated with locally owned art galleries, creative businesses, restaurants, and boutique hotels.

Also included in the POP boundary is a museum, a public art park, public library, murals, a historic theatre, and so much more. Strategically overlapping much of the existing MainStreet and Historic Districts of Carlsbad, POP functions as a catalyst for the development of creative economy in the existing territories defined by Carlsbad MainStreet and the Historical Society. With the implementation of the POP Initiatives, downtown Carlsbad will become a mecca for cultural and creative experiences by day and an entertainment district by night.

The arts district is home to private and cooperative galleries such as The Artist Gallery, businesses that provide hands-on training for artists such as Uncorked Art, as well as the City of Carlsbad Halagueno Arts Park (outdoor performance space and sculpture park), extensive children’s programs at the Carlsbad Public Library, and the Carlsbad Museum and Hall of Fame. The area also serves as an entertainment district with several live music venues including Lucky Bull Restaurant and Tap Room, Yellow Brix Restaurant, the Trinity Hotel & Restaurant, and Milton’s Brewery.

The vision for the district includes plans for the rehabilitation of the Cavern Theater to serve as a venue for film and simulcasts of live performances. Local Entrepreneurs have plans to repurpose the old Odd Fellows Hall into a coffee house, bistro and event space. Currently, an electrical box mural project is underway.

Learn more about Carlsbad:

• Carlsbad MainStreet
• Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
• Museum and Art Center
• City of Carlsbad

Website:
pearlofthepecos.org

Facebook:
facebook.com/PearlOfthePecosACD

Contact:
(575) 628-3768
director@pearlofthepecos.org

Kat Davis

Pearl of the Pecos Arts & Cultural District Executive Director

Kat Davis is the Executive Director for Carlsbad MainStreet/Arts & Cultural District. She started this work in 2020 as the Director for Carlsbad’s Pearl of the Pecos ACD and at the beginning of 2022 the MainStreet board merged these positions into one. Kat was named one of her communities “40 under 40 recipients” in 2021 from the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. Originally born and raised in Ireland, Kat has a diverse background that drives her passion to make her community a better place through many different service organizations, volunteering, and her work through Carlsbad MainStreet. Outside of work she is passionate about nature, music, the environment, traveling and her pug named Frank.