At the Center for Contemporary Arts, summer ArtCamps have become far more than a seasonal activity; they are an important creative outlet for young people across the Big Country. Each year, the CCA’s ArtCamps provide children with opportunities to explore artistic expression, build confidence and connect with professional working artists and teachers in a welcoming, accessible … [Read more...]

A new exhibition pairs artists with families to illuminate the hidden emotional toll of pregnancy loss, postpartum struggles and infant death. There are stories that rarely get told, not because they are unimportant, but because grief, especially the kind tied to pregnancy and infant loss, tends to live in silence. This spring, a new exhibition at the Center for Contemporary … [Read more...]

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...]

The Center for Contemporary Arts is pleased to announce an exciting new opportunity for emerging artists from around the world. In partnership with Clear Fork Bank and an anonymous supporter, the Texas Art Residency will welcome its first artist in Spring of 2025. The Texas Art Residency is an opportunity for contemporary artists at the start of their career to create a new … [Read more...]

This Summer, the entirety of the first floor at the Center for Contemporary Arts will be filled with the art and beauty of Oaxacan Gold. Texas photographer, Greg Davis, presents his photography integrated with the art of six Master Oaxacan Folk Artists, Jacobo Ángeles Ojeda, Taller Manos Que Ven, Alejandro Vera Guzman, Magdalena Pedro Martínez, Carlomagno Pedro and Alex and … [Read more...]