Did you know that Abilene is officially the Storybook Capital of America? Those of you who have children in grammar school are surely well aware by now. The 2018 Children’s Art and Literacy Festival celebrated the new status of Abilene as America’s Storybook Capital and renowned children’s book author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers. Definitely one of Abilene’s biggest … [Read more...]
Ongoing Exhibits September/October 2016
ONGOING EXHBITS September Show by artists Marlo and Jerry Whetsel “Sugar Punk.” Opens ArtWalk night at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 8. at Cockerell Galleries & Studios. Through Sept. 9 Tri-University Art Exhibition at ACU Downtown Gallery. Closing reception is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 8. The exhibition features the work by the Art and Design Faculty from Abilene … [Read more...]
Enjoying CALF 2016
Everyone had a blast. I think we can all say that CALF 2016 can go down in the books as a success. I went to the opening party on Thursday and I was blown away by the impressive events the Children’s Art & Literacy Festival team members are capable of executing. Parades, Glow Dance Parties, Bubblemen, characters, magicians, Artwalk… and that was only Thursday! I took … [Read more...]