Summer 2020 at The Grace Museum will take you back to the 1970s with art exhibitions that feature “The Phantasmagoric World of Ordinary Things.” The Cult of the Commonplace Artist David McManaway (1927-2010) has an underground cult following. In fact, that was the case during his lifetime as well. Research for this exhibition and numerous conversations with McManaway’s … [Read more...]
Bats, Bees and Fleas: Transforming Downtown
Donna Albus admits she “certainly was not domestic at home.” However, in the late 1980s, you could find her making curtains and stripping and finishing floors in the Cypress Building on North First and Cypress because she says “I loved those building passionately.” The renovation and repurposing of downtown buildings was the result of profound determination by individuals like … [Read more...]
Grace Fall Benefit – Party Pix
Honoring Sindy and David Durham Each year the Grace Museum fancies itself up for the yearly celebration honoring someone that has been a valuable asset to the Museum. This year’s honorees were Sindy and David Durham. They have quietly helped to make art in Abilene what it is today-from children’s books and masterpieces to all things art. An evening of wonderful food by Tom … [Read more...]