In celebration of Earth Day, two local artists are creating an exhibit featuring trash, plastic, and other recycled materials at the Center for Contemporary Arts. Refuse Reformation, a two-person exhibition opening at the Center in late March, are works created by Kari Perkins and Larla Morales. The art featured in the exhibition is made entirely from recycled materials and … [Read more...]
Texas Photographic Society’s 35th Annual Members Only Show
The Center for Contemporary Arts is honored to host the Texas Photographic Society’s 35th Annual Members Only Show, juried by acclaimed photographer Keith Carter. The annual competition show is an international exhibition. Carter states on the Texas Photographic Society’s (TPS) site: “I tend to think of photography as the most important graphic medium of the last two … [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 History in Art
The Center for Contemporary Arts is going back to its roots with four exhibits that honor the heritage, legacy, and stories of Abilene. All exhibits collide during the 37th Annual Western Heritage Classic on May 12 -14, 2022. Portrait of a Horse MARCH 17 - JUNE 4 WRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY Horses have been an ever present motif in art since the beginning of time - … [Read more...]
Q&A with Terry Browder
After a 40-year break, Terry Browder returned to the studio in 2018. This spring, a new exhibition of his work, Art in Context, is on-view for the first time at the Center for Contemporary Arts. The Center’s executive director, Rebecca Bridges, talked to Terry about his life and art. RB: Abilene knows your design work through the Sayles Ranch Guesthouses, but may be less … [Read more...]