Calliope is funded in part by: A.W. Mellon Education and Charitable Trust Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation, J. Robert Izod Memorial Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation, Allegheny Regional Asset District, The Heinz Endowments, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, University of Pittsburgh Library System, and an anonymous donor. Calliope also thanks the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Chatham University.          

Calliope Mission & Programs
Since 1976, Calliope has been a nonprofit educational and presenting organization that promotes and preserves traditional and contemporary folk music and its allied arts. Calliope programs are unique to western Pennsylvania.

• Calliope Concerts Series - The best national and international folk music talent in a 600-seat concert hall.
• Calliope School of Folk Music - Classes taught by the best folk artists in western Pennsylvania.
• Calliope Outreach Programs
• Summer Festivals - Calliope partners with other organizations in support of outdoor festivals, referring national and local talent, and presenting workshops and jam sessions.
• Emerging Legends Concerts - Calliope collaborates with the University of Pittsburgh Library System to present the best in national touring and regional artists at The Cup & Chaucer
• Calliope Folk Song Night - A monthly round-robin session for lovers of folk songs.
• Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle - A monthly gathering of local and regional songwriters.
• Calliope Songwriters Open Stage - Weekly opportunity for songwriters to share their music.
• Calliope Old-time Jam - Monthly jam for old-time music enthusiasts of all skill levels
• Calliope Bluegrass Jam - A montly jam for bluegrassm music enthusiasts of all skill levels
• Calliope Sunday Night Joyride - A monthly concert series, featuring a vegan buffet and both local and national touring artists
• Country and Classic Blues Society - A gathering of acoustic blues enthusiasts.

A Brief History of Calliope House
Calliope: The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society originated at the historic Northside home of Bagpipe instructor George Balderose. For a brief history of the house please visit: Calliope House History

Board of Directors & Officers
Carol Stewart James· President
Steve Weber· Interim Vice President
Tom Bartnik· Interim Treasurer
Jason Wrona· Secretary

Stephen A. Antonelli
Bob Banerjee
Al Bowers
Brian Bronaugh
Tim Cunningham
Bob Fagan
Brendan Kelly
Rick Landesberg
Rick Malis
Margaret C. McDonald
Steve Miklas
Rush Miller
Thomas Moore
John Rodney
Deane Root
Phil Smith

Executive Director
Patricia Tanner

Staff
Donna Isaac
Amber Coppings
Maribeth Szczepaniuk
Lin Hsieh
Lisa Alexander

Sponsors
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Chatham University
WYEP 91.3 FM

Funders
-A.W. Mellon Education and Charitable Trust Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation
-J. Robert Izod Memorial Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation
-Allegheny Regional Asset District
- The Heinz Endowments
- Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
- University of Pittsburgh Library System
- an anonymous donor
...and many generous individuals

Founder
George Balderose