This time of year is fantastic for strolling the streets of Downtown Abilene and taking advantage of all the great places and events going on. My family and I decided to head to the Grace Museum and to our surprise Thursday nights from 5 to 8 p.m. are free admission! We got to see the exhibits of Linda Ridgway and Harry Geffert whose work meshed well together. If you want to … [Read more...]
Abilene Arts Groups Reach Out To Special Groups Around Abilene
Contributed by the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council Camp started out rough for one little boy. He was recently adopted and feeling dejected that his biological mother had left him. He seemed bound and determined not to let his disposition be shifted by Camp Courage, a Hendrick Hospice Care camp for children who have experience loss of a loved one.But over time, the boy … [Read more...]
Modern Weaving DIY at The Grace
Last Thursday, we created a modern weaving DIY while learning the basic techniques, including modern knots and patterns, thanks to The Grace Museum. Christi and I had a grand ole time trying not to tie knots in our yard.Now, here's the truth. You can't really learn how to weave and finish a project in two hours. But I was so excited I went straight home after the class and … [Read more...]
Focus on The Grace Museum Art Collection
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Abilene Museum of Fine Arts in 1937, The Grace Museum is exhibiting artwork from the permanent collection dating from the first painting purchased by Friends of Art in 1939 to the most recent acquisitions. The circumstances involved in exactly how each work of art came into the collection can be as interesting as the … [Read more...]