The Village is going to the dogs, cats, birds and numerous other critters this summer thanks to the Carlsbad Chamber's Art in the Heart of the Village program.
The theme this year is animals and the community is invited to participate in the chamber's fire hydrant painting program. Under the approval of the city of Carlsbad, approximately 28 hydrants and four power boxes throughout the Village are expected to be painted by the end of this month.
The cost to adopt a hydrant or power box varies depending on its location. The price ranges from $300 to $750, which includes the adoption fee and paint. If needed, the chamber can recommend volunteer artists to paint the focal points.
Those interested must adopt and paint their hydrants and power boxes by the end of this month. Once all of the hydrants and power boxes are painted, a detailed walking tour map will be provided to the general public that notes the location of each, as well as the artist and sponsor.
It is the chamber's intent to bring locals and tourists alike to tour the downtown area to vote for their three favorite designs. Ballots will be available at select businesses in the Village. The winners will be announced in September at a special event.
After its initial positive impact two years ago, the chamber is re-launching the program with a new theme to continue the beautification of the area and, most importantly, to promote tourism in the Village.
“As you drive around downtown, the painted fire hydrants represent the area's sense of community. Residents, businesses and visitors enjoy the creative designs and the great impact they have on the appearance of the Village,” said Ted Owen, president and CEO of the chamber. “This is a wonderful way to attract people to the charming downtown area.”
A portion of the funds raised through this program will benefit Military Outreach Ministry Camp Pendleton. The program sponsors are Carlsbad Animal Hospital and DeNault's True Value Hardware.
For more information about adopting a hydrant, contact Andrea Korogi, the chamber's director of small business development, at (760) 931-8400 or [email protected].
The theme this year is animals and the community is invited to participate in the chamber's fire hydrant painting program. Under the approval of the city of Carlsbad, approximately 28 hydrants and four power boxes throughout the Village are expected to be painted by the end of this month.
The cost to adopt a hydrant or power box varies depending on its location. The price ranges from $300 to $750, which includes the adoption fee and paint. If needed, the chamber can recommend volunteer artists to paint the focal points.
Those interested must adopt and paint their hydrants and power boxes by the end of this month. Once all of the hydrants and power boxes are painted, a detailed walking tour map will be provided to the general public that notes the location of each, as well as the artist and sponsor.
It is the chamber's intent to bring locals and tourists alike to tour the downtown area to vote for their three favorite designs. Ballots will be available at select businesses in the Village. The winners will be announced in September at a special event.
After its initial positive impact two years ago, the chamber is re-launching the program with a new theme to continue the beautification of the area and, most importantly, to promote tourism in the Village.
“As you drive around downtown, the painted fire hydrants represent the area's sense of community. Residents, businesses and visitors enjoy the creative designs and the great impact they have on the appearance of the Village,” said Ted Owen, president and CEO of the chamber. “This is a wonderful way to attract people to the charming downtown area.”
A portion of the funds raised through this program will benefit Military Outreach Ministry Camp Pendleton. The program sponsors are Carlsbad Animal Hospital and DeNault's True Value Hardware.
For more information about adopting a hydrant, contact Andrea Korogi, the chamber's director of small business development, at (760) 931-8400 or [email protected].