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Join Us Thursday, June 18 for a Members' Preview for The Art of Jerry Pinkney
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Eric Carle’s Modernist Inspirations opens September 19, 2026
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Weaving Words: Fiber Arts and Picture Books opens November 21, 2026
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The Carle is the international champion for picture book art and books. We collect, preserve, and present picture book art for audiences passionate about art and books.

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Illustration of girls playing trumpets.
Current Exhibition

Soul, Sound & Voice: The Art of Jerry Pinkney

June 20, 2026 - January 3, 2027
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Bull sitting under a tree.
Current Exhibition

Under the Cork Tree: The Story of Ferdinand

May 9 - November 8, 2026
Illustration of baker making bread in stages.
Current Exhibition

Cooking with Eric Carle

September 20, 2025 - September 6, 2026
Illustration of people in raspberry patch.
Current Exhibition

Entwined Memory: Indigenous Stories of Creation, Place, and Continuity

August 8, 2025 - August 15, 2026
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Thanks to a generous challenge grant from the Eric and Barbara Carle Foundation, all new gifts, memberships, and increased giving received by June 30 will be matched.
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Gallery Tour: The Art of Jerry Pinkney


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Learn more about the exhibition from Isabel Ruiz Cano, Brian Pinkney, and Gloria Jean Pinkney.

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Family Jam with BenAnna Band

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Families will go bananas for this high energy musical duo that will have them singing, dancing, and playing along on live instruments!

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Special Storytime with Ruth Forman

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Join author Ruth Forman as she shares her new book Do I Love You? Yes I Do!

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Sunset Thursdays

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As part of Summer at The Carle enjoy a late evening at The Carle full of nature, art, and music!

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Open Until 8pm on Thursdays in July and August!

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Summer at The Carle

Enjoy breezy, late Thursday evenings while you picnic in our beautiful grounds and take in the rhythms of live jazz and global music performed by local musicians.

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Sun Print Paper

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Wildflower Picnic Puzzle

illustration showing two cats in knit sweaters

Kittybunkport

Illustration of a watermelon being used as a swimming pool

Watermelon Pool

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Gingham Picnic Blanket