HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-12; Historic Preservation Commission; 01; 3rd Grade Art ContestMeeting Date: May 12, 2025
To: Historic Preservation Commission
From: Mike Strong, Assistant Director of Community Development
Staff Contact: Mike Strong, Assistant Director of Community Development
Mike.strong@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-2721
Subject: 3rd Grade Art Contest
Recommended Action
Receive informational report.
Executive Summary
Annually, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) works with third-grade classes in Carlsbad
schools to encourage students’ learning about historic sites in the city. This fun and creative
activity allows students to learn about local heritage through art and by visiting many of
Carlsbad’s historical sites.
At its March 10, 2025 meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission received its first
presentation on the upcoming 3rd Grade Art Contest. At the May meeting, Kristi Bell, Senior
Librarian for Genealogy and Carlsbad History, will provide an update so the Commission can ask
questions, become more aware of the program’s schedule, and help promote the contest and
encourage student participation.
Discussion
Every year the Historic Preservation Commission sponsors “Drawing on Carlsbad’s Past,” an art
contest for third graders in Carlsbad. After learning about Carlsbad’s historic sites, students are
asked to create an artistic image. The submitted artwork must be an artistic representation of a
Carlsbad historic site.
As of this writing, the details of the art contest are as follows:
•Call for art letter was sent to schools on Feb. 28, 2025.
•Art contest instructions were sent to participating classrooms on March 21, 2025.
•Artwork should be on 8 ½ by 11-inch paper.
•Watercolor, tempera paint, colored pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, crayon, or any
combination of media may be used. Artwork should be original images, no
photocopying of preprinted designs or coloring book pages, please.
•Each participating school judges their own art. Each school may decide who should
judge the artwork and what criteria should be used.
•Three winning pieces are selected from each participating school.
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Staff Report
•The due date for artwork submissions to the Georgina Cole Library was Friday, May 2,
2025.
•The city received 19 artwork submissions from 7 participating schools.
•All winners will be acknowledged at a presentation at the Carlsbad City Council Meeting
scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5 p.m. The selected artwork will be on display
in the Council Chambers then moved to the Georgina Cole Library for the summer.
This item is included in the 2024-2025 Work Plan.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with receiving this informational report.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
The proposed action is not a “project” as defined by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines
Section 15378(b)(5) and does not require environment review under CEQA Guidelines Section
15060(c)(3) and 15061(b)(3), because the proposed action to report on the 3rd Grade Art
Contest is an organizational or administrative government activity that does not involve any
commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact
on the environment.
Exhibits
None.
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Carlsbad 3rd Grade Art
Contest 2025 - Update
Sheila Crosby, Deputy Director
Kristi Bell, Senior Librarian
Library & Cultural Arts
May, 12, 2025
CARLSBAD CITY LI RARY
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•Contest Overview
•Partnerships
•Project Timeline
•City Council Presentation
THIRD GRADE ART CONTEST UPDATETODAY’S PRESENTATION
Artist: Bennett Russo {city of
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THIRD GRADE ART CONTEST UPDATE
CONTEST OVERVIEW
Local 3rd grade classes study
Carlsbad history and students create
an artistic representation of a local
historic site. The winning artists are
honored at a Carlsbad City Council
Meeting by being presented with a
certificate and gift.
Artist: Leah Johnson {city of
Carlsbad
PARTNERSHIPS
•Historic Preservation Commission
•Carlsbad City Library
•Carlsbad Historical Society
•Local Schools
•City Departments
•Carlsbad City Council
THIRD GRADE ART CONTEST UPDATE
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PROJECT TIMELINE
Invite local 3rd grade teachers to participate
1 March
Instructional email shared with respondents
17 April
Work with Communications updating invitations, certificates, etc.
April
Reminder email sent to teachers
16 April
Prize kits and certificate presentation folders acquired; refreshments planned
May
Final date for artwork to be delivered to Cole Library
2 May
City Council certificates distribution and celebration!
20 May
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CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION
•Proclamation - Mike Strong
•Presentation to students - Commissioners
•Photo
•Reception
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Drawing on the Past
Carlsbad 3rd Grade
Art Contest
2024 Winners