A girl is caught in a snowstorm. So is a wolf pup. A nearly wordless story of friendship and trust unfolds through the illustrations of Matthew Cordell in “Wolf in the Snow,” winner of the American Library Association’s 2018 Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book for children. The book is one of more than 50 that Cordell has illustrated over his career, … [Read more...]
The 2022 Grace Gala: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Present, Celebrating the Future
This year, the Grace Gala is celebrating two important anniversaries: 85 years since the founding of the Abilene Fine Arts Museum and 30 years since the transformation of the old Hotel Grace into The Grace Cultural Center (later renamed The Grace Museum). In light of these two milestones, the Grace Gala on Saturday, Oct. 1 is honoring the museum’s past, embracing the present, … [Read more...]
Local Businesses Supporting Local Artists is a Win for All
The Center for Contemporary Arts partners with local businesses to provide local art for their offices to showcase the regional artistic talent in public spaces. The Center staff believes that art made by local artists should be seen outside gallery walls. There is immense talent, skill, and resources in this area. Abilene has a thriving arts scene and the Center serves as … [Read more...]
Abilene Sculpts Itself Into ‘Model Arts Community’
It’s turning into a banner year for public outdoor sculpture in Abilene. The city added its newest Storybook Sculpture Project piece in June - “Winnie” the bear in the Adamson-Spalding Storybook Garden. In July, the city installed an edition of an international tourist attraction called “The Singing Ringing Tree” along with four other donated contemporary sculptures. And in … [Read more...]
Q&A with Jason Vieaux
Grammy award winning classical guitarist Jason Vieaux will be performing Concierto de Aranjuez, by composer Joaquín Rodrigo, with the Abilene Philharmonic on Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Abilene Convention Center. Vieaux recently answered some questions to help us gain a better insight into his musical background, what to expect at the upcoming concert, and more. … [Read more...]