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REclaimed: The art of recology
January 26th through March 22nd 2026
Recology is a San Francisco waste management service that truly believes in the role that art plays in educating and inspiring the public. As a result, Recology has established a program known as the Recology Artist in Residence (AIR) to provide artists from diverse backgrounds the unique opportunity to recycle and reclaim discarded waste as reclaimed art objects. This exhibition showcases the work of thirty three artists who were awarded with the space, financial support, and four months to produce artworks that speak to the past, the present, and the future. Join us January 2026 and allow the works of these artists to teach you and inspire you to improve your relationship with the Earth.
Chuckwagons and Cowboys: The Art of Theodore Van Soelen
September 17, 2025 through Current
In Memory of Dr. John Andrews
Celebrating a legacy of scholarship, community, and cultural leadership.
Dr. John Andrews was a Carlsbad native whose impact on literature and the arts extended globally. He served as chair of the Mayor’s Cultural Development Council, helped establish the Carlsbad Cultural Task Force, and co-founded the Carlsbad Hall of Fame. His lifelong commitment to the arts—and to his hometown of Carlsbad—left an indelible mark on both the local and international cultural landscape.
Following his passing, Dr. Andrews’ family expressed a desire for memorial contributions to be directed to the Carlsbad Museum. To honor their wishes—and to continue the work he cared so deeply about—we have established a donation link here on the Carlsbad Museum’s website.
Donate in memory of Dr. John Andrews
(Please note “In memory of John Andrews” in the donation memo.)
All contributions will support the Carlsbad Museum’s endowment fund at the Carlsbad Community Foundation. These gifts help ensure the museum’s long-term vitality and support exhibitions, educational programming, and cultural events—continuing Dr. Andrews’ legacy for future generations.
Thank you for helping us honor a remarkable individual whose passion for the arts and for Carlsbad continues to inspire.
