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Local and National Artists Compete in the 5th Annual CCAN

September 10, 2021 Leave a Comment

The Center for Contemporary Arts’ National Juried Competition (CCAN) is a catalyst to inspire people of all backgrounds. This marks the fifth year for this competition and exhibition, which will be on view in the Breed Gallery from Sept. 30 through Nov. 27. The goal of the CCAN competition and exhibition is to create a stimulating, competitive atmosphere among local artists and … [Read more...]

Dry Land Dreaming with Mary K & Anthony Huff

August 20, 2021 Leave a Comment

As the world came to a standstill in 2020, artists Mary K and Anthony Huff took to their studios to create an astounding body of new work. The duo created over 100 new artworks for their upcoming exhibition, Dry Land Dreaming, scheduled to open at the Center for Contemporary Arts at the end of July. The inspiration behind this prolific artist couple’s latest exhibition was … [Read more...]

316 Years of Art at The Center

May 14, 2021 Leave a Comment

Russell Ellison said he was done. After his 2017, two-person exhibition with fellow artist Julia Six at The Center for Contemporary Arts, Ellison convinced himself that he wouldn’t have another art exhibition. The 84-year old artist says he’s lost track of how many exhibits he has participated in over the years, but 2021 marks his 20th year in Studio No. 1 upstairs at 220 … [Read more...]

Burundi-Born Artist Presents Abilene with ‘Imaginative Interpretations’ 

January 22, 2021 Leave a Comment

Take a drive down South 3rd Street in Abilene’s iconic SoDA District, and you’ll find a fluorescent pink wall bearing a multicolored painting of an abstract face. This striking mural was created by local artist Anthia Nibizi, one of the artists to be featured in a special exhibit debuting at the Center for Contemporary Arts during Black History Month.   Born in Burundi, in … [Read more...]

Center’s ISAC contest expands to include regional art students

January 16, 2020 Leave a Comment

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...]

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