Where Carlisle Creates!

Carlisle Arts Learning Center (CALC) is a nonprofit community arts center offering art classes for all ages, youth programs, a thriving ceramics studio, and rotating gallery exhibits in downtown Carlisle.

Come See Dandelion, On display through march 14, 2026

Come See Dandelion, On display through march 14, 2026

The mission of CALC is to inspire individual growth and community engagement through the arts. We serve Carlisle, Cumberland County, and Central Pennsylvania and the surrounding regions.

At CALC, creativity belongs to everyone.

We’re glad you’re here!

Each year, CALC serves more than:

5,000 people in gallery/exhibit engagements

700 in art classes, and

400 youth in summer camps