Free Little
Art Gallery

Like a Little Free Library, but for small artworks instead of books. FLAGs are about encouraging people to create art. We are the first Free Little Art Gallery in Carlsbad, CA! 

Share the work you make during one of our session or come by and find something that strikes your fancy to take home.

Group of people at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. A man in a blue shirt holds large scissors, ready to cut a red ribbon. Others behind him are smiling and clapping, standing in front of small display shelves. The setting appears to be an indoor event space.
Green paint streak on black background.

Meet Carl, the Free Little Art Gallery

What is Carl?

Carl is a miniature art gallery designed to inspire creativity and connect our community. Here, you’ll find masterpieces made by local artists of all ages and skill levels. Carl celebrates the joy of sharing and appreciating art in a small, yet impactful way!

How does it work?

  • Take art: Find something that speaks to you? Feel free to take it!

  • Leave art: Contribute your own mini artwork for others to enjoy.

  • Spread joy: Share Carl with friends & family.

Want to mail artwork to Carl?

We’d love to feature your creations! Carl loves getting mail. Send your miniature masterpieces directly to:

Front Porch Gallery
Attn: CARL
2903 Carlsbad Blvd
Carlsbad, CA 92008

*Please write your name and location on the back of your art, so we’ll know where it came from. And make sure to include your your Instagram too, if you’d like us to tag you.

Follow Carl on Instagram:

@freelittleartgallery_carlsbad

Tag your pictures with #freelittleartgallery #freeart #FPG and #MadeAtFPG

Carl says: Big sign, small art. FREE ART 4 U! Go find it. Finders Keepers! Happy Weekend! #freeart #freelittleartgallery #FLAG, #Carlsbad #carlsbadvillage #Carl #CarlJr #minicarl #FPG
Carl says: There’s FREE ART 4 U in Carlsbad today. Can you find it? Go get it. Finders Keepers! #freeart #freelittleartgallery #carlsbad #carlsbadcalifornia #minicarl #CarlJr #FPG
Riley made a sweet crochet star keychain for CARL, it’s. Ow someone else’s treasure! Make something for CARL and make someone’s day! #freelittleartgallery #freelittleartgalleries #freeart #fiberart #CARL #Carlsbad #carlsbadvillage
This is Fiona with her new piece of art, an artist trading card that was made in our Paper Craft Café led by @robinbarrettdesigns Stop in on Wednesday mornings from 11am-1pm to find out more about what an artist trading card is and how to
Lorrie Teates, a talented fiber artist, made this special fiber art piece for CARL in exchange for a book (we keep the books in the bottom drawer)! Lorrie is also showing her piece “Solstice Moon” 🌕 in our current exhibit ‘Journe
Local poetry and wordsmith phenomenon - Jim Babwe - stopped by the gallery to add some cool stuff to Carl today! #freelittleartgallery #freelittleartgalleries #freeart #carl #carlsbad #carlsbadvillage
The joy that this little gallery brings is priceless! #carlsbad #carl #frontporchgallery #carlsbadvillage #freelittleartgalleries #freelittleartgallery #freeart #makeart
Sandra from LA got a special gift from Carl! Look at how happy she is! Carl is doing his job:) #frontporchgallery #freelittleartgallery #freelittleartgalleries #freeart #makeart #Carl #carlsbad #carlsbadvillage