This free, multi-part arts educational program is designed to provide arts education experiences for grades 1 - 8, themed to current exhibits in the William D. Cannon Art Gallery, located at the Dove Library complex in Carlsbad. 

What are the three parts?

PART 1

A pre-visit activity to be utilized prior to the gallery tour to help prepare students for their gallery experience. 

PART 2

Teachers schedule and attend a gallery tour and art project instruction.

PART 3

A post-visit activity is provided with discussion topics to engage with students after the gallery tour and arts instruction. 

Current Exhibit at the Cannon Art Gallery & Three-Part Art

In-person Three-Part Art

The Cultural Arts Office will be offering in-person gallery tours in the Cannon Art Gallery with arts instruction for an art project and materials provided onsite on select days at the Dove library complex for grades 1 - 5. A pre-visit lesson and a post-visit lesson will also be provided prior to the visit to the Cannon Art Gallery. 

For grades 6 - 8, a pre-recorded gallery tour with free art boxes for each class will be available and delivered to school offices.

Reimagined: The Artist’s Book 

Grades 1-5

• Pre-Visit Art Activity (1)
• Main Art Lesson: In-Person (2)
• Post-Visit Art Activity (3)
• Pre-Visit and Post-Visit Photo Slideshow
• Educational Resources for Teachers

Grades 6-8

• Art Lesson English/Spanish
• Art Lesson Photo Slideshow
• Artist Inspiration Sheet
• Pre-Recorded Gallery Tour (Coming Soon!)

Exhibit Resources

• Carlsbad City Library Resources (Coming Soon!)