Linda Stricklin grew up on a farm in Jones County on land that her great-grandfather owned and is still being farmed by her brother today. She finds influences for her art in the pastures and cotton fields she played in as a child, as well as the flora and fauna. A main staple of the pastures Stricklin grew up in are jackrabbits. The jackrabbit is the primary subject of … [Read more...]

In celebration of Earth Day, two local artists are creating an exhibit featuring trash, plastic, and other recycled materials at the Center for Contemporary Arts. Refuse Reformation, a two-person exhibition opening at the Center in late March, are works created by Kari Perkins and Larla Morales. The art featured in the exhibition is made entirely from recycled materials and … [Read more...]

The Center for Contemporary Arts is honored to host the Texas Photographic Society’s 35th Annual Members Only Show, juried by acclaimed photographer Keith Carter. The annual competition show is an international exhibition. Carter states on the Texas Photographic Society’s (TPS) site: “I tend to think of photography as the most important graphic medium of the last two … [Read more...]

The Center for Contemporary Arts partners with local businesses to provide local art for their offices to showcase the regional artistic talent in public spaces. The Center staff believes that art made by local artists should be seen outside gallery walls.  There is immense talent, skill, and resources in this area.  Abilene has a thriving arts scene and the Center serves as … [Read more...]