Earth Month is dedicated to educating the community about environmental issues, offering climate solutions, and promoting our Earth’s care and sustainability. This exhibition highlights Texas history related to environmental improvements, as well as local efforts spearheaded by groups like Keep Abilene Beautiful and Master Gardeners of Abilene.

June Van Cleef is a photographer from a large ranch in West Texas, about 100 miles from the United States and Mexican Border. She founded the photography department at Collin County Community College in Plano, where she taught for many years. In the 1990s, she received a sabbatical to photograph the people and landscapes of Presidio, Brewster, Jeff Davis, and Culbertson … June Van Cleef: Texas Outback

Independence Day in the United States is celebrated every July 4th to commemorate the Declaration of Independence in 1776 with fireworks, parades, and parties. Throughout Abilene’s history, Independence Day has meant a day off work and celebrating the holiday with friends, family, and the entire city. Families gathered to watch parades, and sometimes even participate, with young boys following the … Cultural Heritage Exhibition – Independence Day

The story of Japanese Internment during World War II is integral to the understanding of American sentiment of otherwise innocent Japanese people during the war. Learn about the untold story of Japanese Americans that either escaped internment on the west coast or served in the military during the war.

From Women’s History Day in 1978 to Women’s History Week in the early 1980s, this month was formally established by Congress in 1987. This exhibition highlights some of the early efforts by women in Texas and Abilene in particular with the right to vote, involvement in war efforts, establishing roots in business, and participation in women’s clubs. 

This annual juried art competition offers every Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art student in Abilene ISD an opportunity to have artwork selected for a museum exhibition and to compete for valuable college scholarships. The exhibition is a collaborative effort by AEF, Abilene ISD, and The Grace Museum.

Youth Art Month is a national celebration of the visual arts! This 1-month exhibition features approximately 1,000 works of art from area elementary, middle, and high school students.

Youth Art Month is a national celebration of the visual arts! This 1-month exhibition features approximately 1,000 works of art from area elementary, middle, and high school students.

Youth Art Month is a national celebration of the visual arts! This 1-month exhibition features approximately 1,000 works of art from area elementary, middle, and high school students.

Youth Art Month is a national celebration of the visual arts! This 1-month exhibition features approximately 1,000 works of art from area elementary, middle, and high school students.

Youth Art Month is a national celebration of the visual arts! This 1-month exhibition features approximately 1,000 works of art from area elementary, middle, and high school students.

Youth Art Month is a national celebration of the visual arts! This 1-month exhibition features approximately 1,000 works of art from area elementary, middle, and high school students.

Youth Art Month is a national celebration of the visual arts! This 1-month exhibition features approximately 1,000 works of art from area elementary, middle, and high school students.

Abilene Education Foundation (AEF) is proud to present the 8th Annual AEF Young Masters Juried Art Exhibition, which will run from April 2nd – April 15th at The Grace Museum. The juried art competition offers every Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art student in Abilene ISD an opportunity to have artwork selected for a museum exhibition and to compete for valuable college scholarships. The … Young Masters Juried Art Exhibition 2015

Abilene Education Foundation (AEF) is proud to present the 9th Annual AEF Young Masters Juried Art Exhibition, which will run from March 31st – April 14th at The Grace Museum. The juried art competition offers every Advanced Placement (AP) Studio Art student in Abilene ISD an opportunity to have artwork selected for a museum exhibition and to compete for valuable college scholarships. The … Young Masters Juried Art Exhibition 2016

Abilene Education Foundation (AEF) is proud to present the 10th Annual AEF Young Masters Juried Art Exhibition, which will run from March 31st – April 15th at The Grace Museum in downtown Abilene. The artwork will then be moved to Abilene Teachers Federal Credit Union, 3849 Antilley Road, from April 17th – May 12, 2017. The juried art competition offers every Advanced Placement (AP) … Young Masters Juried Art Exhibition 2017