Palette of Purpose strives to support artists, create connections and showcase Abilene’s creativity By Wendy Kilmer Photography by Beth Dukes “Abilene’s theme color is brown,” said artist Stephanie Prosser with a joking smile. “But it doesn’t have to be that way.” The case could be made that it’s not anymore. In the larger downtown area, at least 10 eye-catching … [Read more...]
CALF Writes the Book on Fun
Event inspires children to love reading and the arts By Sidney Schumann Levesque The official Storybook Capital of Texas will celebrate international artist Oliver Jeffers at the seventh annual Children’s Art & Literacy Festival (CALF), June 7-9 in historic downtown Abilene. “Abilene learned ‘How to Catch a Star’ when the NCCIL invited Jeffers to be this … [Read more...]
Abilene Art Walk: Zombie Style
Looking for Fun Things to Do in Abilene TX? Try the Zombie Artwalk. Or any Artwalk for that matter! Artwalk is a staple of Abilene culture and if you haven't been can you really call yourself an Abilenian? In celebration of the upcoming holiday (you know the one with costumes and candy) several organizations in Abilene have banded together to create a spooky and educational … [Read more...]
Finding Our Own Direction: The Legacy of Russell Ellison
At the East End of the Center of Contemporary Arts on the second floor, is a very unassuming studio. Paint and medium has been strewn upon the floor, walls have served as impromptu hanging space and easels provide a viewing platform for contemplative moments necessary for the art and science of creativity. Here in this non-descript space, Russell Ellison has found his muse. … [Read more...]