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Pearl of the Pecos ACD

About POP

The Pearl of the Pecos Arts and Culture District in Carlsbad is a beacon for creativity and community engagement. It plays a key role in art education and economic growth, highlighting the arts' role in building a vibrant community. The district offers diverse artistic experiences, enhancing city pride and unity. By day, it invites everyone to immerse in creativity, and by night, it becomes a lively entertainment hub. Nearby, explore Carlsbad Caverns' stunning underground formations, hike through the scenic trails of Guadalupe National Park, or enjoy the Pecos River Recreation Area's outdoor activities. These attractions, together with the arts district, enrich the community and highlight the essential role of arts and culture.

OUR MISSION

The Pearl of the Pecos Arts and Cultural District supports the development of a sustainable cultural economy, arts education, and historic preservation to provide diverse arts and cultural experiences by day and an entertainment district by night.

ACCREDITATION

The Pearl of the Pecos Arts & Culture District received sate authorization as an Arts & Cultural District from New Mexico MainStreet in February 2024. LEARN MORE

Meet our Team

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Ken Britt

District Development Chair

Cavern Theatre Task Force

kbritt@windstream.net

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Carolyn Olson

Carlsbad Community Theatre Representative

cole@bajabb.com

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Kelan Neatherlin

District Business Owner

kjneat19@gmail.com

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Sky Soto

Director of Marketing & Publications at SENMC

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Sarah Jones

Projects Committee Chair

Carlsbad Public Library Director

sejones@cityofcarlsbadnm.com

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Laura Whaley

Carlsbad Arts Council Representative

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Danelle Middleton

District Business Owner

danelle.morrill@gmail.com

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Mike Campos

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Edward Vanscotter

Carlsbad Museum Director

ejvanscotter@cityofcarlsbadnm.com

Sarah Purvis

Sarah Purvis

PurVis Designs

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Mary Garwood

City Councilor

garwoodmary@yahoo.com

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Ashley Walterschied

Partnering with New Mexico MainStreet

Carlsbad MainStreet partners with our state program, New Mexico MainStreet. NMMS's core objective is downtown revitalization and redevelopment. Their mission is to develop local capacity to engage people, rebuild places and revitalize economies resulting in economically thriving downtowns, greater business and employment opportunities and a higher quality of life.

 

Our partnership gives Carlsbad MainStreet  access to experts in Business and Entrepreneurial Development, Graphic Design and Marketing, Property Redevelopment and so much more!

Learn more about NMMS at:

www.nmmainstreet.org

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Pearl of the Pecos Arts & Culture District is a subsidiary of Carlsbad MainStreet, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization and donations are tax deductible.

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