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Light Holds Still: Carlyn Ray’s glass art transforms The Grace
By Clay Landen Harris At the Grace Museum in downtown Abilene, glass becomes meaning over material, bending light and thought into an experience both intimate and expansive. This is at the heart of the exhibition by Dallas artist Carlyn Ray, on display until Sept. 19. “Glass is one of the few materials that holds…
Read MoreGrace Museum to host May 8 artist reception, rooftop film for ‘Extraños Magníficos’ exhibit
The Grace Museum in downtown Abilene has unveiled a new photography exhibition, “Extraños Magníficos,” by artist Nancy Newberry. The exhibition, which opened on March 27, will run through Sept. 20, 2025, in the museum’s Alice and Bill Wright Photography Gallery. “Extraños Magníficos” presents a contemporary “Spaghetti Western” narrative, influenced by Newberry’s Texas upbringing and her…
Read MoreChildren’s Art Competition now open at The Grace Museum
The Grace Museum will give children an opportunity to showcase their creativity with the annual Children’s Art Competition, which is now accepting original art entries from artists ages 2 to 11 (currently fifth grade). Submissions will be accepted through May 17, 2025. Art Competition Guidelines: Children ages 2-11 (current 5th graders) may enter this competition.…
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