Come brunch with us and watch an artist paint-off! Nne artists will battle to create the crowd favorite. Artists will complete an entire work in just 1 hour and 15 minutes while you watch. Vote for your favorite and bid on the paintings to take one home.

We'll have a delicious brunch made by Sweet Thyme Kitchen, bottomless mimosas, and the Paint-off as well as some NEW SURPRISES!

Bring a new artwork for peer critique, an Irish dish or green food, and your problem solving skills for an Irish scavenger hunt!

Celebrate the opening of the new photography exhibition by artist, Tyler Clements.

Experience Altered Vision: Down and Dirty, Secrets from a Mad Potter, a ceramic exhibition inspired by nature and the first solo exhibition by Artist Member, Christi Kuppin.

Join us to celebrate Kuppin for the Opening Reception, January 17, 5-7PM in Gallery 4.

Bring a Casserole, a fun board game, and your plans/goals for your art in 2025!

For Current and Prospective Artist Members: Join us for this NEW monthly opportunity to socialize and building community with fellow artists! Held on the Third Thursday of each month - we will make art, fellowship with food and drink, and build relationships.

Artwalk is a monthly celebration of art in our Downtown Cultural District. On the second Thursday of every month, we invite you to experience live art demonstrations, handcrafted art vendors, local food & drink, + more.

View works from the Center for Contemporary Arts Artist Membership in a showcase of artworks in a range of mediums by our gifted artist membership. This yearly exhibition serves as a platform for CCA artist members to present their latest and greatest works.

An opening reception will be held Saturday, November 23 from 5-7 PM

Join us for an evening celebrating the shared creative journey of Jennifer Hunter Jones and her husband, Brand Jones, Nov 23, 5 - 7 PM, featuring an artist talk at 6 PM.

For Current and Prospective Artist Members: Join us for this NEW monthly opportunity to socialize and building community with fellow artists! Held on the Third Thursday of each month - we will make art, fellowship with food and drink, and build relationships.

Artwalk is a monthly celebration of art in our Downtown Cultural District. On the second Thursday of every month, we invite you to experience live art demonstrations, handcrafted art vendors, local food & drink, + more.

Join other artists in the monthly meeting of the full artist membership! Share what you are working on, meet other artists, discuss topics from the broader art world, and learn about new opportunities.

David Reynaud: muralist, artist and Lego builder (David Has 361K followers on TikTok for his Lego Builds) will be the artist instructor for this event, revealing all of his lego knowledge! With you ticket purchase, you’ll receive one lego kit to build a phone charging stand and a charming cigar box (donated by our sponsor The Leaf) that you’ll take home at the end of the night.

All materials, beverages, and snacks are included in ticket. Beverages generously provided by Grain Theory.

*ticket purchases will end on 10/21/24 to ensure all supplies arrive on time.

For Current and Prospective Artist Members: Join us for this NEW monthly opportunity to socialize and building community with fellow artists! Held on the Third Thursday of each month - we will make art, fellowship with food and drink, and build relationships.

Artwalk is a monthly celebration of art in our Downtown Cultural District. On the second Thursday of every month, we invite you to experience live art demonstrations, handcrafted art vendors, local food & drink, + more.

Join other artists in the monthly meeting of the full artist membership! Share what you are working on, meet other artists, discuss topics from the broader art world, and learn about new opportunities.

Celebrate The Center's 40th Anniversary with a grand kick-off reception for CCAN 24! Check out the more than 155 works of art from over 30 states across the US, juror Adela Andea's site-specific installation, an Artists League of Texas history and art exhibition and a special performance by Mooniform! Don't miss this art-filled night.

Join us in our grand celebration of Oaxacan Gold with an authentic experience of food, spirits, and art! GET TICKETS

Join us for an immersive Indigo Workshop where you'll uncover the fascinating world of natural dyes. This workshop is perfect for artists, crafters, and anyone interested in sustainable and traditional dyeing techniques. GET TICKETS

Artwalk is a monthly celebration of art in our Downtown Cultural District. On the second Thursday of every month, we invite you to experience live art demonstrations, handcrafted art vendors, local food & drink, + more.

Join other artists in the monthly meeting of the full artist membership! Share what you are working on, meet other artists, discuss topics from the broader art world, and learn about new opportunities.

Artwalk is a monthly celebration of art in our Downtown Cultural District. On the second Thursday of every month, we invite you to experience live art demonstrations, handcrafted art vendors, local food & drink, + more.

Join other artists in the monthly meeting of the full artist membership! Share what you are working on, meet other artists, discuss topics from the broader art world, and learn about new opportunities.

Abilene's cultural scene is set to dazzle with the Mezcal Tasting Sommelier Event, a highlight of the "Pairing Perfections" series, at the Center for Contemporary Arts on August 3, 2024. From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, guests are invited to indulge in an evening that promises to be an extraordinary blend of art, culture, and exquisite flavors.

July 19, 5-7 PM

Reception for Reconstructions: an installation by Bryan Vause.

Artwalk is a monthly celebration of art in our Downtown Cultural District. On the second Thursday of every month, we invite you to experience live art demonstrations, handcrafted art vendors, local food & drink, + more.

Join other artists in the monthly meeting of the full artist membership! Share what you are working on, meet other artists, discuss topics from the broader art world, and learn about new opportunities.