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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.
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​OUR MISSION
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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.
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ACCREDITATION
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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 Director
Kat Davis
director@pearlofthepecos.org | 575.628.3768
Kathleen Davis, better known as "Kat", grew up in Ireland and has resided in the United States for the last 11 years, where she graduated from Carlsbad High School in 2012.
Her artistic, diverse, & eclectic background along her interest in encouraging a wide range of artistic pursuits are the driving force behind her dedication to the artist community in Carlsbad.
“Art can mean something different to anyone that you ask and that’s something that makes it so beautiful, no two answers will ever be the same,” she noted. “While music is my ‘art of choice’, I have a profound respect and love for all art forms.”
Davis believes that the many challenges of 2020 have allowed people to tap into their creative and artistic sides in ways they have never seen before.
The Pearl of the Pecos Arts & Culture District is a diverse and thriving epicenter for arts and culture in Carlsbad, which supports art education and economic development. As director, Davis will works closely with the Creative Carlsbad Arts Council, Carlsbad MainStreet and the Fine Arts and Acquisition Vetting Committee in promoting the arts in Carlsbad.
Meet our Team
Sky Soto
Director of Marketing & Publications at SENMC
Laura Whaley
Carlsbad Arts Council Representative
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Sarah Purvis
PurVis Designs
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!
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