Art at the Airport

A NEW Art Exhibit in collaboration with Abilene Regional Airport and the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council

Metal Sclupture - Artist: Doug Graves

December 16, 2008

NEW art exhibit set to open featuring great local artists! The Abilene Regional Airport and the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council have collaborated on a project that will showcase some of Abilene's outstanding artists.

Ceramic Sculpture - Artist: Linda Strickland

Some artists being featured include:

Tony Brown & Linda Murray - collaborative painters who have worked together on approx. 25 murals" Lake Abilene" - acrylic on canvas

H.C. Zachry - painter - "Gone with the Wind," "The Grace, Abilene," and "Texas Red Oak" - giclee

Stephanie Thornton - glass blower - "Soaring" - blown glass floats

Doug Graves -metal sculptor - "Born to be Free" - welded metal sculpture

Burgess Thomas - photographer - series of large framed photographs Linda Stricklin - ceramic artist - "Madonna" and "Shattered Dreams" - ceramic sculpture glass mosaics

George Holland - potter- "Alabaster Buffalo" and "Golden Orb" - pottery

Steve Butman - photographer - photography mural

Our goal is for the traveler's initial impression of Abilene be one of a surprisingly rich art community with high caliber artists.

Melissa Murphy, Business Development Manager,
Abilene Regional Airport

Lynn Barnett, Executive Director,
Abilene Cultural Affairs Council

Pottery - Artist: George Holland

This permanent installation will open for all to see on December 16. Many pieces are available for purchase -- so whether you are travelling or just want to see some wonderful local art - stop by !

For More Information:
Phone: 325-677-1161
http://www.abilenetx.com/airport

Images:

Metal Sclupture - Artist: Doug Graves
Pottery - Artist: George Holland
Ceramic Sculpture - Artist: Linda Strickland
Photography, All images - Artist: Steve Butman

Airport Art Brochure

Abilene Cultural Affairs Council
T&P Depot Abilene, Texas 79601
Phone: 325-677-1161
www.abilenecac.org