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...]
Center Celebrates 25 Years as Ground Zero for Contemporary Art in West Texas
By Darla Harmon, executive director Thirty years ago, the Center for Contemporary Arts was born of a grand idea by international photographer Bill Wright and local Abilene arts supporter Lynn Barnett. Their desire to have a place in Abilene where artists could work, commune, inspire and present their original works of art culminated in the birth of the Artists League of … [Read more...]
Center for Contemporary Arts – Masque Ball: Bond. Shaken, Not Stirred
The Center for Contemporary Arts held its annual Spring Fundraiser on April 26, 2013. Dressed as their favorite 007 star, guests enjoyed martinis and dice rolling all while “stirring up” an evening of fun and fundraising for the Center. For more of the party pix photos from this event, view our online issue by clicking here, or by clicking the issue cover in the … [Read more...]