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...]

The Center for Contemporary Arts presents a new exhibition by artists Casey LaRue-Chavez and LaRue in Gallery 3, on the upper floor. Vibrant washes of rich colors will fill Gallery 3 on the 2nd floor of the Center for Contemporary Arts this Winter. These new works combine the paintings of two expressive artists, Casey LaRue-Chavez LaRue. LaRue’s, like Casey’s work, is rich with … [Read more...]

The Center for Contemporary Arts will feature the first solo exhibition for artist Braeden Kuppin, titled Undergrowth. Gallery 4 will be transformed into a bio-diverse exploration of nature through soft sculpture as the vehicle. The exhibition will feature larger-than-life, biologically accurate soft sculpture, including functional furniture in the form of mushrooms and stumps … [Read more...]