Cultural Council

2026 LCC/MCC GRANT AWARDS.

The Carlisle Cultural Council is proud to announce that we have awarded a total of $9,000 in grants—funded by the Mass Cultural Council and local contributions—to support 21 events and programs in and around Carlisle.

Thanks to generous donations from our residents, we were able to fund more programs this year than ever before. These grants help local organizations bring music, art, history, and cultural experiences to our community.

For details of the grants please see the Grant Recipients page.

KEEP THE CULTURAL EVENTS COMING

If you enjoy the programs that the Cultural Council supports, please consider donating through our on-line portal. Every year we have more applicants than we have funds to support. Your donations help fund events here in town, enhancing our cultural richness. Make a secure online donation by credit card. Scan the QR code or visit:carlisleculturalcouncilfund.org. See other ways to donate here

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About the Carlisle Cultural Council

The Carlisle Cultural Council (CCC) supports and celebrates the creative life of our community. Appointed by the Select Board, we fund and produce cultural and arts activities that enrich life in Carlisle.

Through the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Local Cultural Council Program—the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation—we provide annual grants to Carlisle organizations and individuals, helping bring music, art, history, literature, science, performance, and more to our town.

What We Do

• Award grants to support local cultural programs
• Produce the Carlisle Music Festival @ Old Home Day and Carlisle Open Studios in the Fall.
• Advocate for cultural resources, public arts spaces, and community access

What “Culture” Means to Us

Music, dance, theater, fine and popular art, photography, fiber arts, culinary arts, humanities, literature, poetry, nature, gardening, storytelling, history, science, language, and more.

Read more about the Cultural Council  

Council Members Wanted!

The Cultural Council is always open to new members who want to help create and run programs, collaborate with other cultural organizations, and participate in the annual grant funding process. Members are appointed by the Select Board for 3-year terms. If interested, please email culturalcouncil@carlislema.gov

Questions? Contact culturalcouncil@carlislema.gov