Center for Contemporary Arts

06/02/2026

The Center for Contemporary Arts is proud to present MOTHERBOARDs, a surreal solo exhibition by local professional art installer and art handler - the CCA’s own - Jonah Eli Garcia.

An artist first, he has dedicated his professional life working with and studying within multiple galleries, learning the behind-the-scenes of curating and producing exhibitions. This exhibit will employ all the skills learned throughout his blossoming gallery career.

Join us for the Opening Reception on Friday, June 5th from 5–7 PM and be among the first to experience this immersive exhibition. The evening will also feature a special DJ set mixed by Garcia himself, creating the perfect soundtrack for a night of art, conversation, and community.

Come celebrate a rising creative voice and experience what promises to be an unforgettable evening. See next slide for more details!

06/02/2026

This is your last week to see Summit of Us: The Caffey Lens by mother/son duo, Evynne and Josh Caffey!

”’Summit’ signifies more thatn a peak; it represents a moment of spiritual clarity.”

05/29/2026

Yoga in the Gallery: Dismantling the Shadows
Presented by Abilene Yoga House

Saturday, May 30 | 10:00 AM
Center for Contemporary Arts | 220 Cypress St, Downtown Abilene

Step onto your mat inside the gallery. This beginner-friendly yoga class, led by Shanas Harris, is woven around the themes of artist Kari Perkins’ current exhibition — self-awareness, shadow work, and the beauty of what gets brought into the light.

We’ll move, breathe, and still ourselves — and close with a meditative walk through Kari’s stunning silk and mixed-media works. Kari will also offer a brief, exclusive gallery talk during the experience, giving you a rare chance to hear directly from the artist herself.

No yoga experience needed. Just come as you are.

$30 | Space is limited — register in advance (link in bio)

Limited yoga mats available; please bring your own if you have one.

05/28/2026

The Center for Contemporary Arts will be opening at 12:15PM today. See you then!

05/27/2026

“The title, Dead Letter Office comes from a postal term, it’s the place where undeliverable mail ends up after the postal service has tried and failed to deliver it or return it to the sender. Mail is sent to a dead letter office when the address is missing, incorrect, or the recipient no longer lives there.

In this work, I use the term as a metaphor for memory. Like undeliverable mail, memories are often formed with an intended recipient or purpose that no longer exists. We remember people who are gone, different versions of ourselves, or places that may or may not still exist. The images remain, capturing moments that feel familiar but unresolved, like messages sent without knowing if they were ever received. The titles reference memories that influenced the images, inviting viewers to question not only the subject itself, but the ways their own perceptions shape what they see.”

This is the last week to take in this captivating show, Dead Letter Office by ! Don’t miss it.

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

CCA staff will be out of office this Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

05/20/2026

We are so excited to be partnering with Abilene Yoga House for this event! We hope you will join us!

Step onto your mat inside the gallery. Join us for a special class surrounded by inspiring art, light stretches, mindful breathing, and creative community connection.

This beginner-friendly yoga class, led by Shanas Harris, is woven around the themes of artist Kari Perkins’ current exhibition, Dismantling the Shadows — exploring self-awareness, shadow work, and the beauty of what gets brought into the light.

We’ll move, breathe, and still ourselves, closing with a meditative walk through Kari’s stunning silk and mixed-media works. Kari will also offer a brief gallery talk during the experience, giving you a rare chance to hear directly from the artist herself.

No yoga experience needed. Just come as you are.

🗓 When: Saturday, May 30 | 10:00 AM
📍 Where: Center for Contemporary Arts | 220 Cypress St, Downtown Abilene
Investment: $30
⚠️ Space is strictly limited. Click the link in our bio to reserve your mat in advance!

05/18/2026

Did you know there is a giant tent in our photo gallery right now? We promise you do not want to miss this immersive exhibit!

Summit of Us: The Caffey Lens
Evynne and Joshua Caffey
Wright Photography Gallery | Through June 6

A spiritual experience found somewhere in between the mountaintops and steeples...

This collaborative photography series by a mother and son examines elevation as both landscape and lived experience. The work reframes the idea of a summit beyond geography - positioning it as a space of spiritual clarity, creative alignment, and generational connection.

Presented by 3rd Street Printing & Sign Co.

05/18/2026

Don’t miss a chance to create your own one-of-a-kind glass jewelry pieces! Limited spots remaining. Register NOW✨

Join glass artist + CCA Artist Member Sheri Zoch for a fun, hands-on dichroic fused glass jewelry class! In this dynamic workshop, you’ll design and create your own shimmering pieces—choose to make up to 6 pendants or 3 pairs of earrings using materials provided.

🗓️ Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Center for Contemporary Arts

👉 Sign up today at center-arts.com/artclasses or the link in our bio!