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The Carlisle Cultural Council Fund

The Carlisle Cultural Council – Carlisle’s arts and culture advocate – sits at the center of a vibrant community of artists, musicians, artisans, writers, historians, poets, scientists, educators and more.

The mission of the fund is to produce programming that benefits the entire community, now and in the future.

The Carlisle Cultural Council Fund relies on community support to help us fund programs produced by the Council and the many great cultural creators in town.

Your engagement will make a true impact on our community.

Key Programs

  • Carlisle Music Festival @ Old Home Day – free concerts drawing hundreds of music lovers to hear great music by performers connected to Carlisle
  • Carlisle Open Studios – supporting Carlisle-based artists and artisans
  • Fall Cultural Grant Round –Mass. Cultural Council-funded grant cycle augmented by Carlisle Cultural Council funds
  • Winter Cultural Grant Round – 100% Carlisle Cultural Council funded
  • Annual Grant Recipients Celebration – recognizing the amazing work these creators do for our community
 
To learn more about these programs, visit our website
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The Volunteer Members of The Carlisle Cultural Council

The Carlisle Cultural Council is an all-volunteer council, appointed by the Carlisle Select Board, and is part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Local Cultural Council (LCC) Program.

  • Jenn Albanese
  • Debbie Bentley
  • Chris Brenne
  • Amanda Kern
  • Dan Lennon
  • Mark Levitan
  • Vrinda Pathak
  • Laurelyn Roberts
  • Kristi Wynn

As of December 2024

Donate to The Carlisle Cultural Council Fund

The Carlisle Cultural Council Fund is a fund of the Community Foundation for MetroWest, which is a 501(c)(3) public charity and is fully tax exempt. The tax ID is 04-3266789. The Fund was established to exclusively support the Carlisle Cultural Council of the Town of Carlisle.

Transfer Securities

Please contact the Community Foundation for MetroWest or call (508) 647-2260 if you are interested in transferring assets to the Carlisle Cultural Council Fund.

 

Donate Online

Make a secure gift to the Carlisle Cultural Council Fund with your Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card. 

We sincerely appreciate your support at any level.