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Tot Spot: April
Tot Spot: April
A Creative Experience for Preschoolers at the Museum! Mixed Media Spring Easter 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 an Easter project celebrating spring! Classes are held on the first consecutive Thursday and Friday, ... Tot Spot: April
Earth Month Pop-Up
Earth Month Pop-Up
Enhance your experience and learning in the galleries! Exhibition Connection - Earth Month 2025 Make a seed bomb that contains native wildflower seeds while you learn about the importance of Earth Month and its messages of conservation and biodiversity. All pop-ups include a handout offering more ways to celebrate or learn more. Keep watch for our Pop-Up cart in ... Earth Month Pop-Up
Grace Studio: Photography Workshop
Grace Studio: Photography Workshop
The Art of Photography Want to learn how to take really good photos? Sign up for this fun, walk-around class led by local artist and photography professor, Jennifer Nichols. Participants will learn about and practice techniques related to composition, cropping, and lighting as they take creative photos around Downtown Abilene and on the Rooftop of The Grace Museum. Bring what ... Grace Studio: Photography Workshop
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Tot Spot: April
Tot Spot: April
A Creative Experience for Preschoolers at the Museum! Mixed Media Spring Easter 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 an Easter project celebrating spring! Classes are held on the first consecutive Thursday and Friday, ... Tot Spot: April
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ArtWalk
ArtWalk
Enjoy FREE museum admission 2-5 pm on ArtWalk days Explore all three floors of The Grace Museum...and don't forget to check out our Gift Shop! Downtown Abilene ArtWalk occurs quarterly on the following Saturdays in 2025: April 5, July 19, October 4, December 6 and is organized by the Center for Contemporary Arts. Click here to see more details about ... ArtWalk
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Homeschool Art Day
Homeschool Art Day
Monthly art classes just for homeschool students & families! INSTRUCTOR: Christy Biebighauser PROJECT: Egg Tempera Illuminated Letters Explore the origins and techniques of painting with egg tempera – an ancient technique still used today – inspired by featured gallery artist, John Cobb. Students will learn about medieval manuscripts, illuminated letters, and how using egg tempera was the paint of choice ... Homeschool Art Day
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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
Homeschool Art Day
Homeschool Art Day
Monthly art classes just for homeschool students & families! INSTRUCTOR: Christy Biebighauser PROJECT: Egg Tempera Illuminated Letters Explore the origins and techniques of painting with egg tempera – an ancient technique still used today – inspired by featured gallery artist, John Cobb. Students will learn about medieval manuscripts, illuminated letters, and how using egg tempera was the paint of choice in ... Homeschool Art Day
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Showers & Flowers Spring Festival
Showers & Flowers Spring Festival
April showers bring May flowers! Spring brings with it warmer weather, blooming plants, and various holidays. Join us for a fun, outdoor family festival as we celebrate SPRINGTIME! Enjoy Spring-themed activities and crafts suitable for all ages including flower headbands, rainbow wands, cotton candy, live music, and more! FREE EVENT | No registration required | All ages welcome Event ... Showers & Flowers Spring Festival
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Dames of The Grace – Annual Brunch
Dames of The Grace – Annual Brunch
Join "The Dames" and brunch with us on April 16! The Dames is unlike any other group. They have NO volunteer commitments and hold only ONE meeting a year—this one! Dames of The Grace is a special group of women who help The Grace Museum turn its wishes and special needs into realities. Each year, this event takes place at ... Dames of The Grace – Annual Brunch
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Earth Month Pop-Up
Earth Month Pop-Up
Enhance your experience and learning in the galleries! Exhibition Connection - Earth Month 2025 Make a seed bomb that contains native wildflower seeds while you learn about the importance of Earth Month and its messages of conservation and biodiversity. All pop-ups include a handout offering more ways to celebrate or learn more. Keep watch for our Pop-Up cart in ... Earth Month Pop-Up
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STEAM & Go
STEAM & Go
Rockhounds, crack open a geode! Stop by the Create Lab for a come-and-go STEAM project. Study geodes up-close and test how much you know about them by answering questions. What is a geode? How do they form? What gives them their unique color? Where can they be found in nature?
Grace Studio: Gold Leaf
Grace Studio: Gold Leaf
Gilding Your Letters Explore how to apply gold leaf (known as "gilding") to create a medieval manuscript letter. This class will provide step-by-step instructions through the process, making it accessible to people with varying art backgrounds. Participants will draw inspiration from the work of featured artist John Cobb and his solo exhibition on view in the Main Gallery, John Cobb: ... Grace Studio: Gold Leaf
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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
DÃa del Niño
DÃa 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 ("DÃa del Niño") is celebrated on April 30th. On this day teachers organize the day for their children. There are no classes in schools, even ... DÃa 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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