Welcome! We hope you will sign a Letter of Support for the City of Carlsbad's Village Revitalization Partnership Program to support the funding of your local MainStreet effort.

We are also accepting board applications for the upcoming election for the 2012 Board of Directors. If you are interested in volunteering for the board or a committee, or have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Please return signed letters and applications to the Carlsbad Village Association Office at 2579 State Street, email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or fax directly to the President at 760-454-1604. No cover letter necessary.

The Foundry Studios at New Village Arts, Village Faire Shops, and The Carlsbad Village Association presents:

SNOWFLAKES IN THE VILLAGE: A Holiday Art Sale and Exhibition
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Noon to 7PM

Featuring constructions and paintings by Beatriz Baena and the work of the 18 Foundry Studios artists.
… and more original art and artists in Lynn Forbes Studio, COAL Art, Oceanside Art Gallery and The Phantom Gallery in Shops at The Village Faire.

The Foundry Studios will become a snowflake wonderland filled with beautiful original art at holiday prices. Additional artists and original art at holiday prices available in Village Faire Shops.

Live music by vocalist Summer Brooke at Foundry Studios and by Kim and Bob-Stevens-Doll at Village Faire Shops

SNOWFLAKES IN THE VILLAGE, December 17, 12-7: A Holiday Art Sale and Exhibition at the Foundry Studios at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State Street and Village Faire Shops, 300 Carlsbad Village Drive in Carlsbad Village. Exhibit of constructions and paintings by Beatriz Baena, and the work of the 18 Foundry Studios artists at holiday prices. Additional art and entertainment at Village Faire Shops. Exhibit at Foundry Studios runs through January 26. Free. For information call 760/434.4501 or visit www.NewVillageArts.org.

It has been almost a year since we launched our effort to forge a Carlsbad Village MainStreet Association. I am glad to report that much progress has been made since then!

Many of you may remember that we kicked off the year with our annual meeting in January "What's in a MainStreet?" featuring our local MainStreet resource, Peder Norby, who graciously volunteered his time to present to our community. Since then, we have:

• welcomed several new board members;
• joined the National MainStreet Association;
• started our Promotion Committee;
• conducted a board/volunteer training on The MainStreet Four-Point Approach
• have been officially designated an Aspiring MainStreet Community.

These are great milestones, but by far the greatest accomplishment this year was in submiting our proposal for the City of Carlsbad's Village Revitalization Partnership Program. It is a request for proposal that drew applicants from far and wide, but only one from a local organization already working in our community.

Our response, in partnership with the Carlsbad Chamber, is for the City to fund a robust MainStreet effort so we may continue to pave the way toward a vibrant business, retail, arts and entertainment district that serves a broad range of residents and visitors.

So now, we are asking for your support! As Carlsbad Village community members, we all have a stake in creating a thriving MainStreet effort to support revitalization efforts. You can help us today by submitting your letter of support to be delivered to the City appointed committee that will select the winner of the RFP process. We need you to submit your letters in short order, as we are going in for the final interview on December 20. We are also currently accepting applications for our upcoming board election.

Click here for a copy of the support letter and/or board application.

We are always glad to welcome new volunteers. Let us know if you are interested in volunteering for one of our committees.

Sincerely,
Jay Corrales, Board President
Carlsbad Village Association