April Rifenburgh has been creating all her life. Originally from a small town near Springfield, Illinois, she cannot remember a time when she wasn’t making something. An artist member at the Center for Contemporary Arts since 2014, April has created her place in the Abilene art community and beyond. A high school art teacher by day and a candy maker by night, April is almost … [Read more...]
Kate Breakey Takes a Journey
Artist Kate Breakey obsessively takes pictures of the natural world. Growing up in rural coastal Australia in the 1960s, Kate developed at an early age an interest in biology, natural history, and a profound respect for all living things. The vast wilderness, the ocean, the big skies, the plants, and the wildlife have all had an indelible effect on her aesthetic as an … [Read more...]
NCCIL’s Most Traveled Exhibit Returns for Little Golden Books 80th Anniversary
The Poky Little Puppy made its debut in 1942 as one of the 12 original Little Golden Books with sweet, brightly colored illustrations by Gustav Tenggren. In the book, author Janette Sebring Lowrey tells the story of five curious little puppies that dig a hole under a fence to explore the wide, wide world. Illustrations from the book were included in a Little Golden Book … [Read more...]
Pajamas Optional at Christmas Movie Themed Philharmonic Holiday Concert
It’s time to dive into the holiday spirit with the first full scale Abilene Philharmonic Concert of the 2021-2022 Lost Season! Performances will be held at the Abilene Convention Center on Saturday, Dec. 4 and feature both a family-friendly, one-hour matinee showing at 3 p.m. and the full evening concert at 7:30 p.m. Pajamas are optional, but they add to the fun. The … [Read more...]
Celebrating Distinguished Artists
In 1957, Russell Ellison stepped off a northbound train at the T&P Depot in Abilene and began what would become an illustrious legacy in the art community. The Center for Contemporary Arts celebrated Russell and other influential artists with the Distinguished Artist Awards Banquet on June 4 in downtown Abilene. The annual event honors select Center Artist Members. 2021 … [Read more...]