About THE CLIFF
Built from a one hundred year-old barn and farmhouse, the Clifford Arts & Student Center (originally named the Unity Centre for the Performing Arts) is the Ecology Learning Center's vibrant new public performing arts theater, public art gallery, and art studio. We host regular music and film events as well as educational workshops for students and community members!
The Center, which includes a 200-seat theater, commercial kitchen, dining space, and ceramics studio, was built in 2000 by generous philanthropists Bert and Coral Clifford and lead construction work by John Sullivan. In 2024, the facility was gifted to the Ecology Learning Center by Unity Environmental University, in collaboration with Unity Foundation.
Team
Alec Schoettle
MANAGER (et. al)
Alec has been working in and around the Cliff for years as a teacher at the Ecology Learning Center. Before teaching he worked as an independent contractor on boats and a Captain on traditional sailing vessels. He is also an amateur musician. Alec lives in Searsmont with his wife and two dogs.