Look out, Abilene! The railroad train is about to roll through The Grace Museum this summer with a brand new history exhibition titled Full Steam Ahead: The Texas & Pacific Railway. Train enthusiasts, history buffs, families, and kids of all ages will enjoy this grand exhibition that will highlight the history of the Texas & Pacific Railway Company (T&P … [Read more...]
Grace Exhibit Celebrates ‘For Love of the Land’
For Love of the Land: Painting the Texas Landscape showcases the work of historic and contemporary painters in a beautiful expression of love for the alluring nature of the state’s ever-changing terrain. You do not have to travel far in Texas to experience vast panoramic views. The skies here stretch farther and wider than most people can imagine; sunrises and sunsets are … [Read more...]
The Grace’s New Science Center at Abilene Heritage Square
The Grace Museum is making plans to partner with an exciting community project called Abilene Heritage Square. This project is the transformation of the 1924 Abilene High School (later Lincoln Middle School) at the intersection of South 1st and Grape Streets into a multi-use facility now known as Abilene Heritage Square (AHS). This eight-acre space that has served the community … [Read more...]
Grace Volunteer of the Year Enjoys Helping Museum
Sue Pecoraro never considered her volunteer time at The Grace Museum as noticeably significant. She certainly never imagined being named 2023 Volunteer of the Year. “I was so surprised when the museum’s director, Laura, called to give me the news! I didn't even know there was such an opportunity,” she said. But Pecoraro had given a lot more than she realized. Pecoraro … [Read more...]
Grace Exhibition Celebrates Black Artists
Artists must observe their surroundings very closely. Do you see that tree? Notice the different shapes of its leaves. Now, draw them. See those shadows on the ground? What colors are they? Now, paint them. Can you see the texture of that bird’s feathers? Really look… Professor Biggers often called attention to the importance of observation in his art classes at Texas … [Read more...]