Arts & Galleries
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The Grace Museum 325.673.4587 www.thegracemuseum.org The Grace is a crown jewel in the Abilene art community and is known nationally as a true fine arts museum - with a special focus and commitment to Texas art and artists. The landmark building houses three museums: Art, History, and Children's. |
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The National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature 325.673.4586 www.nccil.org The NCCIL (pronounced "nickel") is one of only three museums of its kind in the U.S. The NCCIL provides children the opportunity to fall in love with art through exhibits of original illustrations fromsome of the most beloved children's books and their artists. |
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The Center for Contemporary Arts 325.677.8389 www.center-arts.com "The Center" is in the heart of Abilene's Historic Downtown area. It is home to more than 70 artist members, many who have working gallery space in the facility. It houses four galleries that showcase exhibitions from contemporary artists working in a variety of media including photography. |
| River Oaks Gallery 325.793.1616 Abilene Frame-N-Art is home to the River Oaks Gallery. Owner, Linda Stricklin, an artist in her own rite, showcases local talent and hosts artist receptions once a month rotating out shows to bring these talented artists to the community. |
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| Le Musee Imaginaire 325.670.9880 www.jodyklotz.com Owner, Jody Klotz, is a skilled art dealer specializing in fine 19th and 20th Century European artwork. This Euro-inspired art gallery showcases some unique and special pieces. |
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| Ira M. Taylor Gallery 325.670.1246 www.hsutx.edu Located in the Frost Center for Visual Arts at Hardin-Simmons Univeristy. |
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| Studio 13 http://floydhatcher.com/studio13.htm A lovely gallery where many local artists have working studio space. Featuring work in a variety of mediums. |
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| Amy Graves Ryan Gallery www.mcm.edu Located in Ryan Little Theatre at McMurry University. |
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| ACU Cockerell Gallery 325.829.7975 www.cockerellgalleries.com This large gallery showcases student and faculty artwork from Abilene Christian University. It gives young, up and coming artists a public space to show their work and exposure to the art community. |
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| Thornton Glass Blowing: Abracadabra, The Magic of Glass 325.439.1594 www.abracadabraglassblowing.com Stephanie Thornton and her sister Shanna Morrow specialize in creating hand-blown glass art - from bowls and decorative items to glass fusion jewelry. Come see "the hottest art in town," take a "blow your own float" class, or just watch them glass blowing in their great facility. |
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| Outdoor Sculpture Tour 325.677.1161 www.abilenecac.org/galleries/sculpturetour Abilene is home to numerous outdoor sculptures placed throughout its Downtown District. Take a tour and see these wonderful pieces of large scale artwork and learn about the artists. Click here to download a PDF of the brochure. |
