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Children’s Art Competition – Open for Entries
Art Competition Guidelines: Children ages 2-11 (current 5th graders) may enter this competition. Submissions must be ORIGINAL artwork created by the child within the past year. Only one piece per child will be accepted. Artwork must be completely dry when you bring it to the Museum. Artwork must NOT contain any glitter, sequins, or confetti-like material. Please NO guns, bombs, ... Children’s Art Competition – Open for Entries
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Tot Spot: May
Tot Spot: May
A Creative Experience for Preschoolers at the Museum! Mother's Day Project Tot Spot is a monthly creative experience designed for preschoolers (ages 3-5) and their families at The Grace Museum. Attendees will tour the galleries before heading to the Education Classroom to create a clay project celebrating Mother's Day! Classes are held on the first consecutive Thursday and Friday, September ... Tot Spot: May
Día del Niño
Día del Niño
Join us as we celebrate children and a traditional Mexican holiday! FREE come-and-go crafts and activities will be available for visitors to enjoy in the Education Classroom. HOLIDAY HISTORY & TRADITIONS In Mexico, Children's Day ("Día del Niño") is celebrated on April 30th. On this day teachers organize the day for their children. There are no classes in schools, even ... Día del Niño
Gallery Pop-Up
Gallery Pop-Up
Enhance your experience and learning in the galleries! Exhibition Connection - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Visitors will learn about the cultural significance of koi fish in Japan through a hands-on activity. All pop-ups include a handout including more ways to celebrate or learn more. Keep watch for our Pop-Up cart in the galleries on Thursday evenings ... Gallery Pop-Up
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Tot Spot: May
Tot Spot: May
A Creative Experience for Preschoolers at the Museum! Mother's Day Project Tot Spot is a monthly creative experience designed for preschoolers (ages 3-5) and their families at The Grace Museum. Attendees will tour the galleries before heading to the Education Classroom to create a clay project celebrating Mother's Day! Classes are held on the first consecutive Thursday and Friday, September ... Tot Spot: May
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Abilene Gives 2025
Abilene Gives 2025
Support our local nonprofits! Become an #AbileneGives supporter and multiply your impact by giving an online donation starting at just $10. → CLICK HERE to give directly to The Grace Museum through our #AbileneGives webpage! ← Want to help, but don't want to wait until May 6? Great news...early giving is already open! Donations are being accepted now through 8 ... Abilene Gives 2025
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STEAM & Go
STEAM & Go
Discover Texas Wildlife Texas Wildlife Discovery Trunk: Visitors will explore the major vertebrate groups of select native Texas animals by examining their pelts, skulls, tracks, and more. This FREE activity will be available from 5-8 pm for families to enjoy in the museum's second floor Create Lab.
Artist Reception: Nancy Newberry
Artist Reception: Nancy Newberry
Meet artist Nancy Newberry FREE EVENTS Join us for a fun artist reception and conversation with featured photographer, Nancy Newberry. Be wowed by the dynamic display of colorful photographs in her newest solo exhibition, Nancy Newberry: Extraños Magníficos, on view in the second floor Alice and Bill Wright Photography Gallery. 6 pm | Public reception with refreshments | Curator Comments ... Artist Reception: Nancy Newberry
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Homeschool Art Day
Homeschool Art Day
Monthly art classes just for homeschool students & families! INSTRUCTOR: Christy Biebighauser PROJECT: Fiber Art Participants will be introduced to textile arts through embroidery and stitching on burlap with yarn. Homeschool Art Day projects are adjustable for all ages and skill levels. *NEW PRICING* (NO REFUNDS) $7 per child $3.50 per child - Grace Museum members are half-price (memberships will be verified). ... Homeschool Art Day
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Homeschool Art Day
Homeschool Art Day
Monthly art classes just for homeschool students & families! INSTRUCTOR: Christy Biebighauser PROJECT: Fiber Art Participants will be introduced to textile arts through embroidery and stitching on burlap with yarn. Homeschool Art Day projects are adjustable for all ages and skill levels. *NEW PRICING* (NO REFUNDS) $7 per child $3.50 per child - Grace Museum members are half-price (memberships will be ... Homeschool Art Day
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Bottles & Brushes: Floral Painting
Bottles & Brushes: Floral Painting
Join us for a fun BYOB painting class Create your own floral masterpiece that celebrates the colors of Spring! Local artist, Katie Nelsen, will guide participants in a fun night of mixed media art as we combine colorful flower decoupage with acrylic painting. No experience necessary! Treat yourself to a solo art date or invite a friend. Bring your favorite ... Bottles & Brushes: Floral Painting
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Gallery Talk: Rev. Dr. Phil LeMasters
Gallery Talk: Rev. Dr. Phil LeMasters
6 PM - Gallery Talk with Rev. Dr. Phil LeMasters Light refreshments provided The Rev. Dr. Phil LeMasters will contextualize the work of John Cobb within the world of religious art and iconography, providing an opportunity to learn about the history and use of icons in the Orthodox Church. This talk is connected with The Grace Museum's current main gallery ... Gallery Talk: Rev. Dr. Phil LeMasters
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Teacher Workshop: All Things Art
Session #115858 The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress Street, Abilene, TX 79601 Instructor: Kathryn Mitchell, Director of Education May 27-29 | 9 am - 3:30 pm each day Cost: $60 This is a fun, hands-on workshop for art or classroom teachers who love to explore creative experiences with their students. The three working days will include a mixture of things we ... Teacher Workshop: All Things Art
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Mosaic Moments
Mosaic Moments
A new opportunity for senior adults! FREE for Grace Members and with regular Museum Admission Mosaic Moments is a special time for visitors 65+ to spend time in our art and history galleries engaging their minds and bodies in purposeful ways. This program will take place on the last Wednesday of the month from 10:00-11:30 am. Each month we will ... Mosaic Moments
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Game Night
Game Night
Come hang out and enjoy a lively night of board games! This family-friendly game night will be fun for any age! Bring a board game from home to share or try our custom Texas & Pacific Railway version of the classic game Ticket to Ride to celebrate Abilene's railroad history. Exhibition Connection: Full Steam Ahead: The Texas & Pacific Railway ... Game Night
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Gallery Talk: Rev. Dr. Phil LeMasters
Teacher Workshop: All Things Art
Mosaic Moments
