Carlisle Arts Learning Center

08/21/2026

August is wrapping up but your creativity doesn't have to. Come make something new with us!

On Thursday, August 27th, join Emily Ashton to turn an everyday canvas tote bag into a one-of-a-kind work of art! In this fun, beginner-friendly workshop, you'll personalize a canvas tote using a variety of fabric decorating techniques. Register now➡ https://www.carlislearts.org/workshopsandcreativenights/carry-your-creativity

On Saturday, August 29th, join Alison Rosen to learn how to apply colors to copper. She will guide you through the process of applying layers of enamel to copper shapes and then fusing in a kiln. Register now➡ https://www.carlislearts.org/workshopsandcreativenights/put-your-color-pedal-to-the-metal

Too busy this final week of August? Look ahead and secure your spot in one of our upcoming fall workshops. https://www.carlislearts.org/workshopsandcreativenights!

08/20/2026

What happens when you bring together artists, farmers, neighbors, and a whole lot of rain? You raise nearly $26,000 for our community!

Sunday's sold-out Art on the Farm was a soggy one, but our community SHOWED UP.

Together with Farmers On The Square and our hosts at Talking Breads, we celebrated the art and agriculture that make our region so special. Every ingredient served was grown or raised within 50 miles of Carlisle, local artists donated their work, plein air painters created through the rain, Cumberland Honey kept us entertained, and our guests bid generously.

Thank you to everyone involved. We couldn't have had such a successful event without you!

And a special thank you to our presenting sponsors Roost Architecture, Inc and Village Artisans Gallery https://villageartisansgallery.com/.

08/19/2026

Installation for Rain Poetry is underway! Join us at Bosler Memorial Library this Saturday, August 22, from 9-10am for a free family-friendly reveal celebration. The haiku written by our young poets will be revealed on the sidewalks with a splash of water! We hope to see you there!

08/16/2026

Art on the Farm prep has begun. We're excited to see you all this evening! A special thank you to Central PA Flower Farm for the beautiful flowers!

08/14/2026

Some beautiful pieces from a recent kiln unload! Our Independent Clay Studio members are so talented!

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

☕️ OPEN CALL: ART OF THE CUP 2026! 🎨

Calling artists and makers across the country! GoggleWorks is now accepting submissions for Art of the Cup 2026, our annual juried exhibition celebrating the creativity, diversity, and intimacy of the drinking vessel.

Ceramics, glass, wood, metal, mixed media, and beyond are welcome. If it’s functional and can hold something, we want to see what you’ve made! ✨

Selected works will be featured in this year’s exhibition and available for visitors to purchase, supporting both participating artists and GoggleWorks’ community programs.

🏺 Open to artists 18+ residing in the U.S. 🎨 All mediums welcome ✨ Submit up to 6 works 📅 Submission deadline: September 29, 2026 🖼 Exhibition: November 6–December 6, 2026 🥂 Reception & Awards: November 6 | 6–8 PM

Ready to put your cup in the running? Apply now at GoggleWorks.org/opencalls

Tag an artist who needs to see this. 👇

08/12/2026

Calling all creators! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 29th from 10am-3pm for our yART Sale! What's a yART sale? It's a yard sale dedicated entirely to art supplies.

Donate to the Sale: From August 18th to August 27th, we are accepting donations of new and lightly used materials. Clear out your studio and support a great cause! We are also accepting new school supplies for our community partner, Hope Station.

08/11/2026

Art on the Farm is officially SOLD OUT. Please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.

08/11/2026

Meet the talented plein air painters who will be painting the beautiful landscape at Talking Breads at Art on the Farm this Sunday, August 16th!