In 2008, artists from the Center for Contemporary Arts were looking for a way to mentor young artists and give them an opportunity to exhibit their work in a public gallery space. Thus, the Intercollegiate Student Art Competition, ISAC for short, was born. Russell Ellison chaired the committee establishing this competition and felt strongly that creating a venue for student … [Read more...]
Christmas Comes Early for Matt Robinson
The Christmas season starts in September when you’re in the holiday lighting business, but electrician and business owner Matt Robinson said Christmas came early for him in a different way last year. The Friday after Thanksgiving, Robinson was reaching the end of a major undertaking – spreading festive holiday lighting throughout downtown Abilene – and he and his crew were … [Read more...]
Art, History, Heritage and More
The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature will be buzzing with activity during the Children’s Art & Literacy Festival June 6-8, but there are a variety of other museums to explore in Abilene and the surrounding area. Nearly any kind of museum imaginable is within a short driving distance from downtown Abilene. All kinds of history museums are available, … [Read more...]
Abilene Arts Groups Reach Out To Special Groups Around Abilene
Contributed by the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council Camp started out rough for one little boy. He was recently adopted and feeling dejected that his biological mother had left him. He seemed bound and determined not to let his disposition be shifted by Camp Courage, a Hendrick Hospice Care camp for children who have experience loss of a loved one. But over time, the boy … [Read more...]
Pets, Pictures and Peach Tea
One of Abilene’s most fun traditions is Art Walk. Gathering with the community downtown is definitely a pro to living in a smaller town. This month's theme was “Dog Walk,” and a bunch of pooches and their owners gathered around for art, music and lots of wagging tails. It was awesome to see how many dog lovers there are in Abilene. I met a lot of really unique people and … [Read more...]