CALC is committed to offering extensive arts education programs to youth and adults, exhibiting powerful works of art, and bringing our community together through partnerships and collaborations. CALC brings the arts into our community and gives our community a voice.  We welcome every community member as we strive to make Carlisle a better place to live and work through the arts.  We do this by focusing on our Vision and Mission which speak to our core values:

Vision Statement:  Carlisle Arts Learning Center changes lives and strengthens community through the power of art.

Mission Statement:  Carlisle Arts Learning Center inspires individual growth and community engagement through the arts.

You are welcome at CALC. We are glad you are here.



CALC's Signature Programs

  • ArtWORKS!: An after-school program for middle school students that promotes self-esteem and giving back to the community through the arts.

  • Works in the Windows: A partnership that provides artwork in vacant storefront windows.

  • Art Classes, Camps, and Lectures: Educational opportunities for both children and adults in a variety of mediums.

  • Hope Station and CONNECT Summer Art Camps: Full scholarship-based camps that provide all children the access to art.

  • Empty Bowls: A fundraising event organized by CALC to benefit Project SHARE.

  • Exhibitions: Opportunities for local and regional artists to exhibit their work in CALC’s gallery, sales gallery, and off-site locations throughout Carlisle.

  • Art on the Farm: A partnership with Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture to showcase Central Pennsylvania’s unique agricultural resources through art, education and food.

  • Scholarships: CALC provides financial aid to assure all children and adults have access to art classes and camps.

 

Civil Rights Compliance

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Carlisle Arts Learning Center will not discriminate against students attending seminars and workshops, teachers of seminars or workshops, board members, or in the purchase of supplies from vendors on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religious creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sexual preference, affiliation with an organization, political beliefs, or disability. All services offered by the Carlisle Arts Learning Center will be offered within the provisions of applicable civil rights laws, and regulations and amendments or revisions made thereto.

Tax Deductibility & Official Registration

Tax Deductibility

CALC is a nonprofit corporation chartered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is exempt from income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to CALC qualify as charitable contributions to the fullest extent of current laws.

Official Registration

A copy of the official registration and financial information of the Carlisle Arts Learning Center may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.