The Center for Contemporary Arts has been Abilene’s creative heart for 40 years. In 2026, the CCA is reconnecting with its roots and reestablishing itself as a pillar of Abilene’s art community. The mission of the Center is to encourage, empower and inspire artists, children and the community through the arts. The Center has its roots in an artists’ collective that was … [Read more...]
An Interview with Artist Cindi Holt
Step into a captivating exhibition now on view at The Grace Museum! Cindi Holt: Little Mouse on the Prairie pays homage to the Texas prairie landscape reimagined in bright, beautiful colors by self-taught artist, Cindi Holt. Inspired by her imagination, memories and immediate environment, Holt’s paintings are a rich visual experience that invite viewers into a world of … [Read more...]
Guardians of the Frontier: U.S. Army in Texas, 1845-1895
Guardians of the Frontier: U.S. Army in Texas, 1845–1895 opened at Frontier Texas with a reception on October 9, but its story begins long before the first case was installed. It reaches back to June 14, 1775, when the Continental Congress formed the United States Army and asked citizen soldiers to stand a post for a nation not yet fully born. Two hundred and fifty years later, … [Read more...]
Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey Set to Exhibit at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature this February
This February, the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (NCCIL) will welcome acclaimed author-illustrator brothers Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey to downtown Abilene for a dynamic weekend of artmaking, storytelling and community engagement. Known for their bold visual style, thoughtful narratives and inventive illustration techniques, the Pumphreys have quickly … [Read more...]
Chorus Abilene working to ‘Keep Abilene Singing’
The holiday season is a time for joy, tradition and togetherness, and what better way to celebrate than through the power of choral music? Chorus Abilene is inviting the community to its annual Christmas Concert on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Wylie Performing Arts Center. This festive event will feature singers from all five Chorus Abilene ensembles and is sure to be … [Read more...]